Eastern wall with door to Fellows Meeting Room behind stage
Original fireplace on western wall and original floor joists
Wall panels usually behind Barry's paintings
Wall panels usually behind Barry's paintings
Bolting on the main beam
Wall panels usually behind the Barry paintings
Wall panels usually behind the Barry paintings
Isaac Taylor's engraving published by Phillips in 1804\nEngraving by Isaac Taylor showing the Great Room's East wall. Published by Phillips in 1804.
Ink drawing by Howard Penton, 1911. Barry's paintings have been moved up to the level of the frieze, Reynold's portrait of Lord Romney has been replaced by Cope's portrait of Prince Albert and the seating has been rearranged, these changes were made in 1863-5. The ceiling decoration by Robins and Crace dates from 1882
Great Room
Great Room
Great Room
First painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783
First painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783
Shows plaque of the principal benefactors of the Society