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RSA

 
 
RSA Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018
1. RSA Marker
Inscription.
The
House of the
Royal Society for
The Encouragement
Of Arts Manufactures
and Commerce
Foundation Laid 28 March 1772
Completed 2 April 1774
Robert & James Adam
Architects

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicIndustry & Commerce.
 
Location. 51° 30.561′ N, 0° 7.361′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of John Adam Street and Robert Street, on the right when traveling west on John Adam Street. Located on the Royal Society of Arts House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 John Adam Street, City of Westminster, England WC2N 6AG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
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distance of this marker: Eminent Artists (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Richard Arkwright (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Rowlandson (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Air Force (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir Wilfrid Lawson (about 120 meters away); Great Storm Oak Tree (about 120 meters away); Imperial Camel Corps (about 120 meters away); Samuel Pepys (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
 
Also see . . .  Royal Society of Arts on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
RSA Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018
2. RSA Marker
The column at the entranceway
The Royal Society of Arts House image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018
3. The Royal Society of Arts House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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