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House of Royal Soc. for Encouragement of Arts etc House of Royal Soc. for Encouragement of Arts etc

Plaque: House of Royal Soc. for Encouragement of Arts etc

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The House of Royal Soc. for Encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce.
Foundation laid 28 March 1772, completed 24 April 1774.
Robert & James Adam architects.

Site: House of Royal Soc. for Encouragement of Arts etc (1 memorial)

WC2, Adam Street, 8

Full title of organisation now is "The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce" (as announced on pillar).

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House of Royal Soc. for Encouragement of Arts etc

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James Adam

Born Edinburgh. Died 13 Albemarle Street. By 1754 had joined the family arc...

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Robert Adam

Born in Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire, Scotland. Died 13 Albemarle Street and is buri...

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House of Royal Soc. for Encouragement of Arts etc

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Royal Society of Arts

Founded by William Shipley as the "Society of Arts" in Rawthmell's Coffee Hou...

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