Photographer A F Kersting
European flag hanging from building
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. 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 first of a series of three Cantor lectures on the Modern Theatre, other speakers were Sir Ralph Richardson and Tyrone Guthrie. Peter Ustinov won the Benjamin Franklin Medal in 1958 for his work in the field of drama
Lecture delivered by R L Jackson, Assistant Commissioner of New Scotland Yard and the President of Interpol