Westminster Hall
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Westminster Hall is a medieval great hall which forms part of the Palace of Westminster in London. It was built in 1097 for William II, and at that time was one of the largest halls in Europe. It is p
The interior of the hall
Westminster Hall in 1809
Westminster Hall in 1798
The coronation banquet of George IV in 1821
Burning of Parliament
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The Palace of Westminster, the medieval royal palace used as the home of the British parliament, was largely destroyed by fire on 16 October 1834. The blaze was caused by the burning of small wooden t
Westminster Hall
…built by the royal carpenter, Hugh Herland. At the same time the rest of the hall was remodelled by the master mason Henry Yevele. The hall survived the fire of 1834 and bombing in World War II and, in spite of various restorations, has maintained its medieval structure and many of its features. The hall has served…
The Palace of Westminster on fire, October 1834, with Old Palace Yard in foreground
The House of Commons in 1808
The House of Lords, c. 1809
Tally sticks were used by treasury officials until 1826.