Somerset House (1776) is situated between the Strand and the River Thames in central London. It is presently a centre for culture and the arts, but once housed the Navy Office and Admiralty officials who worked in the South Wing. It is quite likely that Francis 'Fly' Austen once walked here.
Further Reading:
Historical Background – Brass Monkey
Historical Background – Son of a Gun
Historical Background – The Age of Sail
Historical Backdrop – Dr. Leander Braden
Historical Backdrop – Francis ‘Fly’ Austen
Transatlantic Journey Ft. Lauderdale to Lisbon
Admiralty House – Searching The Archives
Exploring Jane Austen’s Literary Home
Inspiration – Visit to the HMS Surprise
Somerset House