Annotation by Christopher Lucas, 8/10/1994, on finding photos while clearing office for Peter Cowling, new Director

This area had been a stock room rented to 'Badges and Equipment' who sold old army boots and other war time surplus clothing. Annotation by Christopher Lucas, 8/10/1994, on finding photos while clearing office for Peter Cowling, new Director

This area had been a stock room rented to 'Badges and Equipment' who sold old army boots and other war time surplus clothing. Annotation by Christopher Lucas, 8/10/1994, on finding photos while clearing office for Peter Cowling, new Director

Now the Fellows Reading Room

From an engraving in Charles Knight's London, Vol. 5, 1843, p.357\nThe Library was originally planned by the Adam brothers as the Society's 'Repository' or 'Model Room' where mechanical inventions and agricultural machinery for which prizes had been awarded by the Society were permanently displayed in the 18th century. Now the Benjamin Franklin Room

The Adam pillars were removed and the showcases introduced in 1863-5. The ceiling was decorated by Crace and Co. Had previously been the repository or model room. Has been the Benjamin Franklin Room since 1967

Previously the repository or model room. Has been the Benjamin Franklin Room since 1967

Previously the repository or model room. Has been the Benjamin Franklin Room since 1967

Now the drawing room