Chambers and Somerset House
When
Nov 14, 2009 11:00 am (Saturday)
Where
Royal Academy of Arts (map)
Burlington House
London, WSM W1J OBD
United Kingdom
London, WSM W1J OBD
United Kingdom
51.5088889
-0.1394444
What
Times: Meet at the Strand entrance to Somerset House; 11 am-1 pm Architecture Walking Tour Built to house the three principal learned societies, including the Royal Academy, as wel...
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Times: Meet at the Strand entrance to Somerset House; 11 am-1 pm
Architecture Walking Tour
Built to house the three principal learned societies, including the Royal Academy, as well as various government offices, Somerset House was intended to act as amonument to Britain's cultural and military supremacy. In this tour led by Owen Hopkins, we explore how Chambers linked past and present to create the greatest architectural set piece of eighteenth-century London.
Architecture Walking Tour
Built to house the three principal learned societies, including the Royal Academy, as well as various government offices, Somerset House was intended to act as amonument to Britain's cultural and military supremacy. In this tour led by Owen Hopkins, we explore how Chambers linked past and present to create the greatest architectural set piece of eighteenth-century London.
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Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts is one of the finest galleries in London with a changing programme of exhibitions. See highlights from the RA's private collection displayed in the John Madejski Fine Rooms. Open Tue-Fri (1300-1630), Sat-Sun (1000-1800). Current and forthcoming highlights in 2006/07 include Chola: Sacred Bronzes of Southern India from 11 November 2006-25 February 2007. Citizens and Kings: Portraits In The Age Of Revolution, 1760-1830 from 3 February to 20 April 2007 and The Unknown Monet: Pastels and Drawings from 17 March to 10 June 2007. Telephone+44 (0)20 7300 8000Post a Countdown Widget
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