Somerset House: King's College

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Sir Walter Besant, in The Fascination of London, published in 1903, continues his survey of Somerset House in the Strand with a mention of King's College:

In the new Somerset House, erected 1776-1786 - architect, Sir William Chambers - were for many years held the meetings of the Royal Society; the Society of Antiquaries; the Royal Academy of Arts; the Astronomical, Geological and Geographical Societies.

A great deal of public business is carried on at Somerset House.

The east wing is occupied (1903) by King's College, founded in 1828.

Opposite to Somerset House a stream came down from the higher ground; it was crossed by the Strand Bridge.

The waters flowed through the palace into the river.

Next: The Strand: Arundel House