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  • Gallery remains open as Somerset House closes following fire

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    Part of the Somerset House complex will remain open to the public, despite the fire which damaged the roof of the arts venue on Saturday. An investigation is taking place into the fire with the main venue closed “until further notice”. The Courtauld Gallery, home to priceless artwork including Vincent Van Gogh’s 1889 self-portrait showing [...]

    Firefighters outside Somerset House in central London. Credit: Pol Allingham/PA Wire
  • Fire blazes on the roof of The Strand’s Somerset House

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    Around 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze in the roof on London’s Somerset House. A spokesman said: “Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been deployed to a fire at Somerset House. “Crews are tackling flames located in part of the building’s roof. Two of the brigade’s 32m ladders have been sent to the [...]

    A fire has broken out on the roof of Somerset House in London.
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    London has seen a boom in gallery restaurants and museum restaurants that are destinations in their own right – here are 7 of them.

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