Award instituted as a result of a recommendation by the Commonwealth Section Committee, consists of a silver medal and diploma. The object of the award was to encourage the making of documentary films designed for specific public purposes in their country of origin. The award was open film production units operating in any country of the Commonwealth for the purpose of making documentary films. Films had to be submitted through the Government of the country and no country could enter more than two films.\nIn devising the award the RSA was greatly assisted by advice and help from the Colonial Office, the Commonwealth Relations Office, the Central Office of Information and the British Film Institute.

The Society held it's meetings on the first floor of No 8, 1755-56. Photograph take before demolition.

Medal made by Percy Metcalfe in 1948

Orlando Oldham, member of council from 1970-1975 gave the Society the occasional table which he privately commissioned John Makepeace to design. The table is made by a combination ot turnery, joinery and carving from a single tree of English burr elm, the burr being a natural phenomenon giving rise to the highly complex and decorative grain.

Orlando Oldham, member of council from 1970-1975 gave the Society the occasional table which he privately commissioned John Makepeace to design. The table is made by a combination of turnery, joinery and carving from a single tree of English burr elm, the burr being a natural phenomenon giving rise to the highly complex and decorative grain.

Image used to illustrate lecture text for 'Representation in building' by Steven Groak, held at the RSA, 18/2/1998. Photograph supplied by Steven Groak and Ove Arup and Partners