With spectacular views over the Cathedral, city and river beyond, Gambier Terrace is a fine example of the Georgian residential architecture in the Hope Street Quarter. The terrace was built between 1832-7, thought to be to the designs of John Foster Junior. Due to the innovation of the railways, there was a slump in city centre building, the wealthier members of society now preferring to live in the suburbs. This meant that original plan for extending the terrace was abolished.