London Photo Gallery - Art Exhibitions & Special Events

The River's Stomach - Songs of Empire (June 2025)

Tucked away on a side street near Somerset House is a fake "Roman bath". Its 17th century owner had made these claims for profit as it was fashionable to have things ancient at the time. Charging customers to dip into its cold waters, the water actually comes from a cistern built in 1612 that sent water from the Thames to the old Somerset House's gardens, which was a royal palace at the time.

After a change in ownership by the end of the 19th century, the site deteriorated but is now managed by the National Trust.

Kate McMillan has put together a haunting exhibition about colonial violence and women's stories, with sounds broadcasted in the lead-up to the building to enhance the experience.

More about the exhibition : click here