Today we stopped into the open house at the Royal Society of Arts located near Charing Cross, just off The Strand, their home since 1774. According to their founding charter, the RSA's mission is to "embolden enterprise, enlarge science, refine art, improve our manufacturers and extend our commerce." Notable past members include Stephen Hawking, Benjamin Franklin, and Charles Dickens. The society's current president is Princess Anne.
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| Prince Philip, RSA president until 2011 |
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| Princess Anne, RSA president since 2011 |
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| Prince Albert, RSA president mid-1800s |
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| Queen Victoria with her children |
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| RSA library reading rooms |
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| The Vaults |
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