Green Plaque at Lancaster Gate celebrates football heritage

Westminster Council has unveiled a commemorative Green Plaque at 22 Lancaster Gate, marking the former headquarters of the Football Association (FA) and celebrating over 70 years of football heritage in England. Until the 1990s, Lancaster Gate was “synonymous with the FA,” the FA, the governing body of football in England, the council says.

“Within these walls, decisions were made that shaped the game as we know it today,” it added, saying that the Green Plaque celebrates the “cultural and historical significance of the FA’s presence in the area and its role in English football history.”

The unveiling event featured the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Leader of the Council Adam Hug, Councillors Ryan Jude and Ellie Ormsby, FA representatives, and pupils from Edward Wilson Primary School. Guests were treated to a football skills session led by Queens Park Community Councillor and former international footballer Eartha Pond.

The council says it continues to work closely with the FA to promote the sport for all, with a “strong focus” on girls’ and women’s football development, including the support of grassroots initiatives, coaching, and officiating courses, as well as exploring opportunities through the Lioness Fund.

“This plaque demonstrates the council’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage and celebrating the stories that shape our city, and will serve as a lasting tribute to Lancaster Gate’s pivotal role in the development of English football,” Cllr Ryan Jude, Cabinet Member for Culture at Westminster City Council said. “Football really is for anyone, anytime, anywhere – and in Westminster, we’re making that a reality.”

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