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Originally named College Building, King's Building is Grade I listed & part of #KingsCollegeLondon #StrandCampus. Designed by #Architect Sir #RobertSmirke in 1829 to complete #SomersetHouse 2 marble statues of #Sappho & #Sophocles are in the foyer to symbolise the University’s motto “Sancte et Sapienter” Holiness & Wisdom #StrandAldwych https://www.kcl.ac.uk/visit/strand-campus
In Source: King’s College London
#PeopleOfTheStrand After the #Maypole by #JohnClarges was removed in 1713 another maypole emerged opposite #SomersetHouse where the drinking fountain is now located. In 1717, Sir #IsaacNewton bought the maypole from parishioners to erect it in #WansteadPark as part of the structure that supported a telescope, which was at the time the largest in Europe.
In Source: Glorious Maypole
#StMaryLeStrand is the 2nd #Church in #StrandAldwych to be called by this name, the 1st situated only metres away. Mentioned in records dated 1222 ‘St Mary & the Innocents’ was destroyed in 1549 to make way for #SomersetHouse, forcing parishioners to #StClementDanes Church a short distance East. The united parish of #StMaryLeStrand with #StClementDanes still stands to this day.
In Source: The #JewelintheStrand
From meet-cute to marriage? #CharlesDickens parents, John & Elizabeth, were married at #StMaryLeStrand Church on June 13th 1809. #JohnDickens worked as a clerk in the #RoyalNavy Pay Office at #SomersetHouse & formed a friendship with one of his colleagues #ThomasBarrow. John’s life changed forever when Thomas introduced his lovely sister Elizabeth. #PeopleoftheStrand
In Source: St Mary Le Strand
In or around #SomersetHouse? #Pennethornes #Cafe and #Bar is a classy afternoon/evening hideaway with an international #history. In the New Wing, it has been an establishment since the 1850s and its decor and cuisine takes inspiration from 19th century France, Britain and Italy. #19thCenturyLondon
In Source: Pennethorne’s
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Serving fresh barista coffee the #CourtauldGallery Art Café is an all-day restaurant & bar. More than a place to stop during a #SomersetHouse visit, the #Art #Cafe is a destination to meet & work; with its warm, vibrant & bohemian interior there is no need to book; just turn up & enjoy. Capable of accommodating 80 people this space is available to hire. #StrandAldwych #London
In Source: The Courtauld Art Café
#Skate at #SomersetHouse signals the start of #Christmas & a joyful season of ice-skating, open-air #DJ takeovers & fine winter food. Learn from professional coaches at the skate school or enjoy the party atmosphere with champagne & cocktails in the Skate Lounge by #MoetChandon at #StrandAldwych #London https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/press/skate-somerset-house-moet-chandon
In Source: Somerset House
Located in the magnificent historic setting of #SomersetHouse the #CourtauldGallery is known for its collection of #FrenchImpressionist & #PostImpressionist paintings. Part of #TheCourtauld Institute, founded in 1932 by philanthropic Collector #SamuelCourtauld the institute specialises in the study of #Art History & Conservation #London #StrandAldwych courtauld.ac.uk
In Source: The Courtauld Gallery
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Connecting artists, makers & thinkers with audiences #SomersetHouse is home to hundreds of diverse creative organisations. Built on the site of a Tudor palace to be a grand public building for government & society benefit, it is a large Neoclassical complex with #Georgian quadrangle #Architecture overlooking the #Thames #StrandAldwych #Westminster #London somersethouse.org.uk
In Source: Somerset House
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