Somerset House
Somerset House is a large building situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, overlooking the River Thames, just east of Waterloo Bridge. The central block of the Neoclassical building, the outstanding project of the architect Sir William Chambers, dates from 1776-96. It was extended by classical Victorian wings to north and south. A building of the same name was first built on the site more than two centuries earlier.Top photos chosen by u all:
London West End Somerset House
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15471 from Wikipedia; Somerset House is a large building situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, overlooking the River Thames, just east of Waterloo Bridge. The central block of the Neoclassical building, the outstanding project of the architect Sir William Chambers, dates from 1776–96. It was extended by classical Victorian wings to north and south. A building of the same name was first built on the site more than two centuries earlier.
Evolving
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London is constantly evolving. Cranes and construction equipment spring up between the mottled skyline of new old and ancient buildings. view this photo large
Piranesi
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Somerset House basement / Piranesi Carceri Plate VI - The Smoking Fire
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London skyline, shoot taken near Victoria Embankment
Somerset House / New Wing
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Nearest places of interest:
| Queen Mary Pub Boat Hungerford Bridge Waterloo Bridge Royal National Theatre | Strand office (Deloitte) Royal Courts of Justice Bush House THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE |
