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The figure representing manufactures and commerce is carrying English broad cloth to rocky shores. The figure of Minerva, representing arts, is holding a shield bearing the Gorgon's head and a spear. The figure of Ceres is holding a young oak tree. symbolising an early interest in agriculture by the Society. By her feet is a harpoon for catching whales, an invention and industry encouraged by the Society at that time. Three statues were commissioned by Sebastian de Ferranti, a former Vice President of the RSA, to be installed on the pediment of the house as originally proposed by Robert Adam, the architect. The figures were made by Plowden and Smith

The figure representing manufactures and commerce is carrying English broad cloth to rocky shores. The figure of Minerva, representing arts, is holding a shield bearing the Gorgon's head and a spear. The figure of Ceres is holding a young oak tree. symbolising an early interest in agriculture by the Society. By her feet is a harpoon for catching whales, an invention and industry encouraged by the Society at that time. Three statues were commissioned by Sebastian de Ferranti, a former Vice President of the RSA, to be installed on the pediment of the house as originally proposed by Robert Adam, the architect. The figures were made by Plowden and Smith

Christopher Lucas, RSA Director and Sarah Isles, Media Relations Officer, in background. The figure representing manufactures and commerce is carrying English broad cloth to rocky shores. The figure of Minerva, representing arts, is holding a shield bearing the Gorgon's head and a spear. The figure of Ceres is holding a young oak tree. symbolising an early interest in agriculture by the Society. By her feet is a harpoon for catching whales, an invention and industry encouraged by the Society at that time. Three statues were commissioned by Sebastian de Ferranti, a former Vice President of the RSA, to be installed on the pediment of the house as originally proposed by Robert Adam, the architect. The figures were made by Plowden and Smith

Draft letter sent to Mr Warren, informing him the Committee had decided he shold engrave Barry's portrait, as long as Barry himself approves it. \nOn the reverse: a copy of a letter sent to James Heath, regarding the engraving of Barry's Portrait and that his conditions cannot be met; and a letter to Barry regarding the appointment of Mr Warren.

Grignion was an eminent clock maker and an active early member of the Society.

A series of 6 lectures held at the RSA and broadcast as part of 'Fairest Isle' BBC Radio 3's Year of British Music and Culture

lecture series - held in conjunction with BBC World Service and supported by British Airways and Grange Hotels

Accompanied by letter to Sir Henry Trueman Wood, Secretary from person who commissioned the photograph

RSA and the Institute of Ideas

Table designed by Martin Grierson

Table designed by Martin Grierson

Table designed by Martin Grierson

Table designed by Martin Grierson

Table designed by Martin Grierson

Table designed by Martin Grierson

Table designed by Martin Grierson

Table designed by Martin Grierson