Somerset House, London Photo Tour

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Somerset House is one of the main cultural centers in London. It was originally a palace designed for  Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset between 1547 and 1552. Edward proclaimed himself protector and regent until his nephew reached the necessary age to fully assume the throne.
King George III made the decision to rebuild the aging palace in 1774 and requested that
William Chamber, premier architect of the time, undertake the formidable task of completing the new palace and grounds.  Sir William included watergates leading into the building offering access by boat at any time of day, an unheard of feat for that day and age.

Features:

The Gilbert Collection;

The Hermitage;

The Courtauld;
Artistic works by Georges Seurat, Vincent Van Gogh
and Edouard Manet.
 

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