Somerset House on Victoria Embankment
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Somerset House on Victoria Embankment
Somerset House on Victoria Embankment
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SC_PHL_01_541_73_3213 (Collage 142021)
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The London Archives: LCC Photograph Library
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View from the east of Somerset House, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, with the statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the foreground. Grade I listed, listing number 1237041, Somerset House was built as The New Public Offices in 1776-96 by Sir William Chambers; the east extension for King's College 1829-35 by Sir Robert Smirke and the west extension of offices to Lancaster Place by Sir James Pennethorne, 1853-56. The river frontage is raised on a mighty basement/terrace, originally opening directly on to the Thames with watergates. It is three main storeys throughout on two and a half storeys of basements, built in Portland stone. The tall brick building to the right is part of King's College. The suspended street lighting can be clearly seen.
View from the east of Somerset House, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, with the statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the foreground. Grade I listed, listing number 1237041, Somerset House was built as The New Public Offices in 1776-96 by Sir William Chambers; the east extension for King's College 1829-35 by Sir Robert Smirke and the west extension of offices to Lancaster Place by Sir James Pennethorne, 1853-56. The river frontage is raised on a mighty basement/terrace, originally opening directly on to the Thames with watergates. It is three main storeys throughout on two and a half storeys of basements, built in Portland stone. The tall brick building to the right is part of King's College. The suspended street lighting can be clearly seen.
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