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Arts in a NeoClassical Somerset House

• 3 out of 5 stars by tvordj from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
• March 5, 2009

Quote: A little bit about Somerset House, it was built in the early 19th century to house the Royal Academy of Art which is now in Burlington House off Picadilly. Now there are several collections in there but the Courtauld Gallery is most well known. It's... Read the full Somerset House review

From journals London in the rain (2000), The London Bucket

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Christmas Shopping Ideas in London

• 4 out of 5 stars by Abby071 from London, United Kingdom
• December 9, 2008

Quote: Somerset House are holding a Christmas Design Market from 19-21 December. Situated on the River Thames near Waterloo Bridge, you can see 20 of the UK's best young designers selling limited edition and batch-produced design items between £5 and £50.... Read the full Somerset House review

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Somerset House

• 5 out of 5 stars by JenniferM from State College, Pennsylvania
• August 9, 2004

Quote: "Free time" at Somerset House The last two summers, Somerset House (in the Strand, by Waterloo Bridge) put on a fantastic weekend of fun for children and families. Our now 3-year-old daughter loved running through the fountains (towels... Read the full Somerset House review

From journal Obscure museums in London for young families

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Somerset House - Palladian Mansion on the river

• 4 out of 5 stars by actonsteve from London, United Kingdom
• November 4, 2000

Quote: This undiscovered Palladian gem was fully opened to the public this year. For 100 years the headquarters for the Revenue service, the great courtyard was cleared to create a magnificent palladian space complete with statues and fountains. It also... Read the full Somerset House review

From journal London - Cultural Powerhouse of Europe

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