Somerset House

Great London Buildings – Somerset House

Dec 15, 2016 By John Rabon

One of the stateliest homes in London, Somerset House at one point was a Tudor palace and today sees use as a venue for the arts and major event location for the city. Its history began in 1547 when Edward Seymour received a land grant from his brother-in-law, King Henry VIII. Following Henry’s death, Edward became Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector of the Realm for the … [Read more...] about Great London Buildings – Somerset House

Film4 Announces Outdoor Film Screening Schedule at Somerset House

May 23, 2013 By jonathan

Film4 is sponsoring the outdoor film screenings taking place at Somerset house this summer. What can be better than watching iconic cinema beneath the stars in London? London’s best-loved open-air cinema is back this August with an extended programme of films over 14 nights. Presented in the magnificent 18th century courtyard on a giant screen with full surround sound, Film4 … [Read more...] about Film4 Announces Outdoor Film Screening Schedule at Somerset House

Movies in the Open Air Return to Somerset House This August

Mar 21, 2012 By jonathan

Central London’s open-air cinema returns this August with a line-up of classic, cult and contemporary cinema. Film4 Summer Screen takes place in the courtyard at Somerset House, a historic building between the Strand and the River Thames. Once a Tudor Palace where the future Queen Elizabeth I lived as a princess, Somerset House was rebuilt by George III in the 1770s to house … [Read more...] about Movies in the Open Air Return to Somerset House This August