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1 December 1994
Law Society Publishing
9781853283567
Paperback
210 x 297mm
20 pages
The Law Society's Hall
An Architectural History 1823-1995
Overview
This attractively produced and informative booklet traces the history of the Law Society's Hall from its initial conception in 1823 as a "London Law Institution" through its design by Lewis Vullliamy, eventual opening on 31 May 1832 and all subsequent extensions and modifications up to 1995.
The text is illustrated throughout with a range of black and white and colour drawings and photographs showing details of the building itself and its decorative features as well as extracts from the original plans.
Contents
1823-1832 Conception to construction;
1847-1857 Vulliamy's vision fulfilled;
1858-1875 The Law Fire Insurance Office;
1864-1875 Hardwick's extension;
1901-1904 Holden's masterpiece;
1910-1970 Expansion and adaptation;
1970-1995 Relocation and restoration.
About the Author
Finch Allibone was formerly assistant curator at the Royal Institute of British Architects' Drawings Collection and is a freelance researcher.
Lynn Quiney was formerly librarian of the Law Society in charge of the archives and drawings.