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King’s ‘incredible sense of curiosity’ praised during visit to soil exhibition

Charles also unveiled a plaque in the newly refurbished Salt Stair to mark the visit and the 25th anniversary of Somerset House.

Evening Standard

London’s oldest art fair marks 40th year with new works by celebrated British artists

Art fans spilled out of Somerset House as they tried to get their hands on a new work by renowned British print artist David Shrigley at the London Original Print Fair on Thursday (20 March).

The Independent UK

The Strand crash LIVE: Van hits pedestrians killing woman near Somerset House as police arrest 'drug-driver'

A woman in her 20s has been pronounced dead at the scene, while two pedestrians have been rushed to hospital

Evening Standard

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London Original Print Fair 2024: Picasso, Warhol, Emin and more to be displayed at Somerset House

Contemporary printmakers accompany historical greats at London's longest running art fair.

Euronews

Somerset House Summer Series line-up announced: FLO, St Vincent and Freya Ridings set to play

Their appearance comes as the venue celebrates 25 years as a creative space

Evening Standard

These are the must-visit events taking place to celebrate Somerset House's 25th anniversary as a cultural hub

Mark your calendars with these showstopping events for Somerset House at 25

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Somerset House announces special year of programming to mark 25-year anniversary

Among the luminaries celebrating the anniversary was Spanish director Pedro Almodovar and beloved children’s TV presenter Baroness Floella Benjamin.

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Somerset House to reveal the restored ‘Salt Stair’ after fire renovations

London landmark puts symbol of empire at the centre of a new exhibition exploring colonial taxes on commodity

The Guardian - UK

Somerset House starts phased reopening after fire forced closure

Some exhibitions open to public today as investigation continues into cause of blaze in Grade-I listed venue in London

The Guardian - UK

Parts of Somerset House reopen to public after fire

Main venue remains closed but Courtauld Gallery reopens having not been affected by Saturday’s blaze

The Guardian - UK

Gallery remains open as Somerset House closes following fire

The Courtauld Gallery was ‘not directly impacted’ by the fire which damaged the roof of the London arts venue.

Evening Standard

Fire Contained At Historic London Arts Centre

Priceless artworks housed in London's Somerset House, including paintings by Van Gogh and Monet, were unaffected by a fire that erupted at the historic building on Saturday, according to the gallery.

International Business Times

Somerset House fire brought under control by more than 100 firefighters after it rips through roof

Smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of the central London landmark

The Independent UK

Fire Breaks Out At London's Historic Somerset House

Firefighters are battling a blaze at Somerset House in London, a historic landmark. The cause of the fire is unknown, prompting the closure of the site. Th...

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Fire At Somerset House Arts Venue In London

Fire incident at Somerset House in London during a breakdancing event raises concerns about the building's structure and artworks. Authorities investigatin...

The Independent UK

Somerset House fire – latest: Courtauld to reopen on Sunday as London firefighters bring blaze under control

Smoke billowed from the roof of the famous house on The Strand, near Waterloo Bridge in London

The Guardian - UK

Somerset House fire extinguished after 125 firefighters tackle blaze

No reported injuries as flames brought under control after part of third floor and roof caught fire on Saturday

Evening Standard

Somerset House 'closed indefinitely' after 125 firefighters battle blaze

Historic building will remain closed until further notice but artworks including a Van Gogh are safe

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Charles Jeffrey on his riotous decade in fashion: 'I always prefer being the weirdo in the room'

The fashion designer Charles Jeffrey speaks to Victoria Moss about his ten years in fashion and new exhibition at Somerset House

Digital Camera World

The Sony World Photo Awards 2024 exhibition is on right now – get 10% off your tickets

See the work of the Professional, Open, Student and Youth competitions – and more – at Somerset House in London until 6 May

The Guardian - UK

A skate through cyberspace: on the edge with the Now Play This festival of experimental video games

This week, Somerset House houses a selection of avant garde games on the theme of liminality

Digital Camera World

Get 10% off tickets to the Sony World Photo Awards exhibition

See the work of Professional finalist Siobhán Doran – and many more – at Somerset House in London from April 19 to May 6

Evening Standard

Are you adorable enough for 2024? Why everyone in London is obsessed with dressing cute

At Somerset House's Cute exhibition private view last night, candy floss pink and Hello Kitty merch was de rigueur. Joe Bromley says it's only the beginning of cute fashion's infiltration of the capital

The Independent UK

From Winter Wonderland to Harrods, why you should embrace a cliché London Christmas this year

From Hyde Park’s marmite Winter Wonderland to predictable slides around Somerset House, Natalie Wilson left cynicism at home and banished her inner Scrooge to embrace being a London tourist this festive season

Evening Standard

The chicest London Christmas events to book now

Have yourself a merry little evening with one of London's best festive events. But hurry, says Annabelle Spranklen, they're selling out fast

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