Somerset House - Reviews from across the web
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Somerset House - William Chambers - Great Buildings Online Somerset House, London, was built to house government offices and fills a huge site between the Strand and River Thames. The Strand facade is a modest nine bays in width, with an order (half-columns) above an arched rusticated basement in the manner of a sixteenth-century Italian palace. Beyond the ... greatbuildings.com
Somerset House - London Venue - Venues in London - Square Meal Somerset House is a thriving cultural centre for London, housing the celebrated collections of the Courtauld Institute of Art, Gilbert Collection & Hermitage Rooms. In addition, a vibrant series of public performances culminate in the Somerset House Ice Rink, which has become an icon for London in w... squaremeal.co.uk
Somerset House - London - Reviews of Somerset House - TripAdvisor Discover the sweeping panoramic views across the Thames at this splendid mansion, which is home to The Gilbert Collection of gold and silver decorative arts, Hermitage Rooms that introduce visitors to Russia's premier museum, and the Courtauld Institute Gallery with its fantastic collection of Impre... tripadvisor.com
Historic London: Old Somerset House . In 1775, Parliament settled Buckingham House upon Queen Charlotte, in which she then resided, in lieu of Somerset House, which was given up to be demolished. The produce of the sale of Ely House was applied towards the expenses and it was decided that certain public offices should be erected upon ... britannia.com
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