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Photograph by David Spero

Photograph by David Spero

The Society met here in 1755

This photograph was taken after the plaques above the right and left hand windows are casts of the English Bas relief depicting Priam's Appeal to Achilles for the Body of Hector (currently situated in the reception area). They were affixed in 1979-80 in partial fulfilment of Robert Adam's proposed decorative scheme.

Shows the decorative treatment of pediment, pilasters and plaques (inspired by Robert Adam's original designs for the facade) was added added to the House in 1926-27 by the architectural firm of Sir Aston Webb and Son. The surmounting figure on the skyline was designed by Walter Gilbert and the reliefs in between the pilasters, symbolising Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, were modelled by E.J.Bradford.

The Society's house was built as part of the Adelphi scheme by the Adam brothers. Items relating to the area have been collected by the Society, including engravings, drawings and photographs

Ceiling detail from Adam's own house in the Royal Terrace, which he lived in from 1772 to 1786, although it was demolished with the rest of the Adelphi scheme in 1936, the inset paintings were saved