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Join in our celebration of 150 Years at Burlington House

Title
Join in our celebration of 150 Years at Burlington House
Description
In 2024 the Society of Antiquaries celebrates 150 years of being at Burlington House, this blog looks into the history of the society at this location.
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Type
Blog
Date
2024
Subject
Collection Introduction
Local and Regional History
Period
20th Century
21st Century
Geographical Area
Britain and Ireland
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.
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.