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The west front of Somerset House, Lancaster Place, London. Artist: Unknown

The west front of Somerset House, Lancaster Place, London. Artist: Unknown

1-192-174 - © London Museum/Heritage-Images

The west front of Somerset House, Lancaster Place, London. A line of horse and carts pass in front of it. The building was built to the designs of Sir William Chambers, and was intended to house public offices, the Navy Board, the Royal Academy of Arts, the Royal Society, and the Society of Antiquaries. The foundations were laid in 1776, and completed by 1780.

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. William Chambers: British, Swedish: Architect, artist, draughtsman, author
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W
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Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Society & Culture Art & Literature

Locations & Buildings Other

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5147x3666
File Size : 55,280kb

Aliases

  1. 14303
  1. 0330000806
  1. 1-192-174
  1. 1192174
  1. 14303
  1. 806
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  1. Strictly for Editorial use only.

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