Somerset House, the Strand, London mb-code 42-31513192 From Smeaton volume 2

From Smeaton volume 2

not only did Eglinton not attend

1 November 1789

it caused trouble for his own party even before its defeat brought the Government down

Watercolour over black chalk

Somerset House, the Strand, London mb-code 42-31513192 From Smeaton volume 2Somerset House, the Strand, London, 19th century. Designed by Sir William Chambers, Somerset House originally housed public offices, including the Navy Board and the three principal learned societies. It was later converted to house three art collections: the Gilbert Collection, the Hermitage Rooms and Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery. On the left is the church of St Mary le Strand, designed by James Gibbs.