Inscription on plaque 'Benjamin Franklin Room redecorated and refurbished through the generosity of Blanche Swanzy Lange, fellow of the Society and Frederick M Lange of Dallas, Texas, USA in commemoration of the Bicentennial of the USA 4 July 1976

Situated on the main staircase

Situated on the main staircase

Plaque situated on main staircase

Situated on main staircase

Situated in the entrance hall

Situated on the main staircase

In 1978 it was decided to remove the names of principal benefactors from the walls in the front hall. Annotation by Christopher Lucas, 8/10/1994, on finding photos while clearing office for Peter Cowling, new Director

In 1978 it was decided to remove the names of principal benefactors from the walls in the front hall. Annotation by Christopher Lucas, 8/10/1994, on finding photos while clearing office for Peter Cowling, new Director

1851 Great Exhibition

1851 Great Exhibition

1851 Great Exhibition

Plaque says 'The houses of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, foundation laid 28 March 1772, completed 24 April 1774, Robert And James Adam, Architects'

Members

Possibility that this could be the Duke of Richmond, Vice President of the Society

Presented to the Society by Colonel William Tatham in 1802