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The back of the House as originally completed faced on to the backs of other nearby, now non-existent, buildings and was hardly visible to the general public. The widening of the Strand in the 1920's brought it into a prominence never contemplated by the architects, Robert and James Adam, and revealed its untidy and ugly appearance. Sir George Sutton, then a Vice-President of the Society, undertook to pay the whole cost of re-designing and decorating it. The work was completed in 1927. It was carried out by Aston Webb, whose pilasters carrying a pediment were based on the design of the existing, original John Adam Street facade. The surmounting figure on the skyline was designed by Walter Gilbert. The reliefs in between the pilasters, symbolizing Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, were modelled by E J Bradford. Used for 1980 Christmas Card

Papers and correspondence about the creation and structure of the War Memorials Advisory Council, election to office and administrative matters. Includes letter which gives reason for disbandonment of the Advisory Council in 1948.

Papers and correspondence between the War Memorials Advisory Council and individual members, including Dr E.F. Armstrong FRS, Mr A.C Bossom MP, Major W. Irvine, Mr Knapp-Fisher, Rt. Rev. G.G.A. Bell D.D., Dr. F.C. Eeles OBE D. Litt and Sir Noel Curtis Bennet, about the creation and structure of the War Memorials Advisory Council, election to office and administrative matters. Content varies for each individual; some contain transcripts of speeches given at the day conference.

Papers and correspondence between Lord Chatfield and the War Memorials Advisory Council about the creation, structure of the War Memorials Advisory Council; election to office and administrative matters.

The War Memorials Advisory Council was established under the auspices of the Society in September 1944 after it had organised a conference on 27 April 1944 on the subject of war memorials. (Jnl, vol. 42, pp322-340)\n\nSpeakers included Sir Fabian Ware, the Dean of Westminster, Sir Noel Curtis Bennet, Admiral of the Fleet the Rt. Hon. Lord Chatfield and others. The major concern was that the memorials of the Second World War should show an improvement on those of the First. Lord Chatfield was nominated as President of the Advisory Council and Mr A.R.N. Roberts the Honorary Secretary; they remained in office for the duration. \n\nAs many as fifty leading societies connected with the arts and social welfare, together with a similar number of distinguished individuals from all parties and walks of life (the arts, industry, education, the church, letters) placed their resources and experience at the disposal of the Advisory Council. \n\nThe function of the Advisory Council was to act as a clearing house of general information for the guidance of local groups; the Council itself was not able to undertake consultative work. The Advisory Council also hoped to act as consultants to the Service departments and Government when service memorials and a national memorial came under discussion. \n\nThe Council was disbanded in 1948 due to a lack of public interest and of funds. As recognition for the service performed the Royal Society of Arts awarded Lord Chatfield the silver gilt medal and Mr A.R.N. Roberts the silver medal.\n\nRecords include correspondence and files

Exhibition of the entries submitted for the competition for a painted wall panel depicting the Scottish scene, organized by The Society on behalf of the National Cash Register Company (Manufacturing) Limited

Exhibition of the entries submitted for the competition for a painted wall panel depicting the Scottish scene, organized by The Society on behalf of the National Cash Register Company (Manufacturing) Limited

Exhibition of the entries submitted for the competition for a painted wall panel depicting the Scottish scene, organized by The Society on behalf of the National Cash Register Company (Manufacturing) Limited

Exhibition of the entries submitted for the competition for a painted wall panel depicting the Scottish scene, organized by The Society on behalf of the National Cash Register Company (Manufacturing) Limited

Exhibition of the entries submitted for the competition for a painted wall panel depicting the Scottish scene, organized by The Society on behalf of the National Cash Register Company (Manufacturing) Limited

Designed by General Electric Company

Chris Tipping worked with engineer Andy Kerr of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's Transport Engineering Department on this £200m rail freight terminal in Yorkshire. Tipping produced designs for hard landscape areas, colour zoning for the site, decorative treatments for bridgeworks and adjacent landscape areas, and street furniture. Other opportunities for artists will be offered via an 'arts masterplan' produced by Public Arts commissioning agency. The project was completed in 1995. Client: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. Award value £3,000.

Tess Jaray played a major part in the re-design of all the pedestrian areas in the city centre surrounding Wakefield Cathedral. Working with Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's Transportation and Engineering Department at design concept stage, Jaray produced a new floorscape, seating, lighting columns, bins and planters. The result is a zone in which superb design and the highest quality materials have been combined to create excellent new public spaces for residents and visitors to the city. Client: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. Award value £4,000.

1851 Great Exhibition