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Westminster Hall is the oldest existing part of the Palace of WestminsterCreated by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 2016
A prospect of the inside of Westminster Hall, shewing how the King and Queen, with the nobility and others, did sit at dinner on the day of the coronation, 23 Apr. 1685, with the manner of serving up the first course of hot meat to their Majesties table.
Westminster Hall, erected in 1097 is the oldest existing part of the Palace of Westminster. When built, it was the largest hall in Europe. The roof was probably originally supported by pillars, giving three aisles. A new roof rebuilding had been begun by King Henry III in 1245 and took a century to build. The "the greatest creation of medieval timber architecture", allowed the original three aisles to be replaced with a single huge open space in 1393.
Westminster Hall has the largest clearspan medieval roof in England, measuring 20.7 by 73.2 meters (68 by 240 ft). Oak timbers for the roof came from royal woods in Hampshire and from parks in Hertfordshire and from that of William Crozier of Stoke D'Abernon, who supplied over 600 oaks in Surrey, among other sources; they were assembled near Farnham, Surrey, 35 miles away. Accounts record the large number of wagons and barges which delivered the jointed timbers to Westminster for assembly.
Westminster Hall has served numerous functions. It was primarily used for judicial purposes, housing three of the most important courts in the land: the Court of King's Bench, the Court of Common Pleas and the Court of Chancery.
Westminster Hall has also served ceremonial functions. From the twelfth century to the nineteenth, coronation banquets honoring new monarchs were held here.
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A view of the tryal of Warren Hastings Esqr. before the Court of Peers in Westminster Hall on an impeachment delivered at the Bar of the House of Lords by the Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled February 13, 1788 / drawn by E. Dayes ; engraved by R. Pollard, aqt. by F. Jukes.

A view of the tryal of Warren Hastings Esqr. before the Court of Peers...

Print showing interior view of the Court of Peers at Westminster Hall with Edmund Burke speaking to ministers before a large audience. Library has two impressions, one with printed title, and one proof before letters.

Houses of Parliament & Westminster Hall, London / G.W.W.

Houses of Parliament & Westminster Hall, London / G.W.W.

No. 3590. Public domain photograph of parliament, political committee, politicians, government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Her Majesty Queen Victoria arriving in London for the Coronation Celebration, June 28th, 1897

Her Majesty Queen Victoria arriving in London for the Coronation Celeb...

Royal carriage and procession. Stereo copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Ph. Ind.; Royalty; B.I.; Carriages; Geogr.; Processions.

Trial of King Charles 1st in Westminster hall 1649

Trial of King Charles 1st in Westminster hall 1649

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Wagstaff.

Coronation procession of his majesty George the Fourth, 19th July, 1821 / drawn & etched by W. Heath.

Coronation procession of his majesty George the Fourth, 19th July, 182...

Print shows a street procession with King George IV at his coronation festivities on July 19, 1821, in St. James' Park, London. Balloon flying at upper right represents balloonist Charles Green's first ascensi... More

A south View of the cities of London and Westminster, taken from Denmark Hall near Camberwell

A south View of the cities of London and Westminster, taken from Denma...

from the Original Picture in the Possession of Mr. Smart

Independence Day exercises at Central Hall, Westminster. General John Biddle near right of picture and Admiral Sims left center. England

Independence Day exercises at Central Hall, Westminster. General John ...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Westminster Hall / By Valentine Blanchard.. England in 19th century.

Westminster Hall / By Valentine Blanchard.. England in 19th century.

Stereograph shows horse-drawn carriages in front of the Houses of Parliament, London, England. On mount: Stereographs of London, by Valentine Blanchard. No. 511.

Westminster Hall. - Public domain dedication image

Westminster Hall. - Public domain dedication image

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Westminster Hall from "The Antiquities of London; comprising views and historical descriptions ... Also anecdotes of eminent persons ... Chiefly from the works of T. Pennant ... Second edition, etc"

Westminster Hall from "The Antiquities of London; comprising views and...

This image has been taken from scan 000180 from "The Antiquities of London; comprising views and historical descriptions ... Also anecdotes of eminent persons ... Chiefly from the works of T. Pennant ... Second... More

Coronation parade, London - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Coronation parade, London - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Lying-in-State of His Late Majesty Edward VII in Westminster Hall

The Lying-in-State of His Late Majesty Edward VII in Westminster Hall

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The trial of Earl Strafford, in Westminster Hall 1641

The trial of Earl Strafford, in Westminster Hall 1641

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Westminster from "Westminster Hall Courts. Facts for the consideration of Parliament, before the final adoption of a plan perpetuating the courts of law on a site injurious ... to the suitor ... Second edition. [With a folding map.]"

Westminster from "Westminster Hall Courts. Facts for the consideration...

This image has been taken from scan 000030 from "Westminster Hall Courts. Facts for the consideration of Parliament, before the final adoption of a plan perpetuating the courts of law on a site injurious ... to... More

Coronation decorations, St. James St., London

Coronation decorations, St. James St., London

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a military parade, 20th-century armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A view of the tryal of Warren Hastings Esqr. before the Court of Peers in Westminster Hall on an impeachment delivered at the Bar of the House of Lords by the Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled February 13, 1788 / drawn by E. Dayes ; engraved by R. Pollard, aqt. by F. Jukes.

A view of the tryal of Warren Hastings Esqr. before the Court of Peers...

Print showing interior view of the Court of Peers at Westminster Hall with Edmund Burke speaking to ministers before a large audience. Library has two impressions, one with printed title, and one proof before letters.

A ground plott of Westminster Hall, shewing the position and dimensions of the severall tables, seats, cupboards, galleries &c on the day of their Majesties coronation. 23 Apr. 1685.

A ground plott of Westminster Hall, shewing the position and dimension...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A prospect of the inside of Westminster Hall, shewing how the King and Queen, with the nobility and others, did sit at dinner on the day of the coronation, 23 Apr. 1685, with the manner of serving up the first course of hot meat to their Majesties table.

A prospect of the inside of Westminster Hall, shewing how the King and...

Public domain illustrated book page scan, British book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Westminster from "[Memories of the Great Metropolis: or London from the Tower to the Crystal Palace.]"

Westminster from "[Memories of the Great Metropolis: or London from th...

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"The greatest show on earth" now in London / Ehrhart.

"The greatest show on earth" now in London / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows the procession for the coronation of Edward VII, King of Great Britain; many of those participating in the pageantry are wearing medieval costume. Caption: Barnum was not the only man who kn... More