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Society of Antiquaries of London

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Society of Antiquaries of London
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Society of Antiquaries of London
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The Library at Burlington House is the largest antiquarian library in the country, with an outstanding collection. The collection focus’ on history of material culture, the library covers British and European archaeology, architectural history, art history and the decorative arts, heraldry, and British local history.

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Meeting of the Society of Antiquaries at Somerset House, engraved by H S Melville from the drawing by F W Fairholt. The image shows numerous objects that can now be found in Burlington House, including one of the chandeliers now on the ground floor, some of the paintings now in the Meeting Room and along the main stairs, and the marble bust of George III.Join in our celebration of 150 Years at Burlington House 2024 Blog
Oil Painting of AthelstanRituals of Power 2023 Online Exhibition