Two Temple Place

Two Temple Place, is situated alongside the Victoria Embankment, near Somerset House in London. Known as the "Astor House".

Two Temple Place, known for many years as Astor House, is a Neo-Gothic building[1] situated near Victoria Embankment in central London, England.[2] It is known for its architecture, and contains notable works by the likes of William Silver Frith, Sir George Frampton RA, Nathaniel Hitch and Thomas Nicholls.[3][4][5][6]

On 28 October 2011, Two Temple Place opened as a public gallery. It hosts exhibitions showcasing publicly owned art from regional collections in the United Kingdom, and is also used as a venue for private hire.[2][7]

  1. ^ "Two Temple Place".
  2. ^ a b Moore, Rowan (15 October 2011), "Two Temple Place; University of the Arts London – review: Viscount Astor's stately old HQ – lavish, ornate and stuffed with cultural trophies – is to be opened as a new gallery space." London: The Observer.
  3. ^ Uncas and other works by Nicholls. Victorian Web. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  4. ^ Lady of the Isle of Avelyon and other works by Frampton. Victorian Web. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Nathaniel Hitch (1845–1938)". Victorian Web. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
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  7. ^ Home page, Two Temple Place. Retrieved 21 August 2012.