[2] Cleveland Street marks the border between the City of Westminster to its west and the London Borough of Camden to the east.

Cleveland Street is renowned for several historical events and buildings, the most notable recent one being the BT Tower.

[9] The scandal was rumoured to involve the heir-presumptive to the throne, Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, but the allegation has never been substantiated.

His residence in the street has led to the suggestion that the nearby workhouse was probably the inspiration for Oliver Twist.

The future of this site is currently uncertain, despite its sale by nationalised Icelandic Kaupthing Bank to Aviva Investors and Exemplar Properties.