Westminster Hall Collection (#6)

King George IVs Coronation Procession, London, 1821. Panoramic view of the royal procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for King George IVs coronation

Westminster, 1800. View through arches of Westminster Abbey, Westminster Hall and Whitehall

Interior view of the Court of Wards and Liveries, 1747. Shows various sixteenth century figures seated around a table. The description at the base of the image mentions that the figure at the head of

Court Of Kings Bench Westminster Hall Legal Courts
Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Court Of Common Pleas Westminster Hall Law Order
Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Court Of Exchequer Westminster Hall Law Order
Court of Exchequer, Westminster Hall. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Westminster Hall, Palace of Westminter, City of Westminster, London, England at the end of the 18th century. From London Pictures, published 1890

View London New Palace Yard Westminster Hall
View of London: New Palace Yard with Westminster Hall, and the Clock House, 1647. Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607-1677). Etching

Ganymede, March 1, 1771. Creator: Matthew Darly
Ganymede, March 1, 1771

CHARLES I ON TRIAL. King Charles I of England (seated alone just before center) on trial before a specially constituted high court of justice in Westminster Hall on 20 January 1649

The trial of King Charles I, 1649 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. III, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]. (Colorised black and white print)

Bird s-eye view of the Palace of Westminster, London, c1560, (c1902-1905). The parliament buildings, Westminster Abbey and the River Thames, taken from Aggass Map of Westminster

The interior of Westminster Hall at the coronation banquet of King George II, 1727 (1911). Artist:s Moore
The interior of Westminster Hall at the coronation banquet of King George II, 1727 (1911). George II (1683-1760), King of Great Britain and Ireland

View on Westminster Bridge, 1792. Artist: Thomas Malton II
View on Westminster Bridge, 1792. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Coronation of George IV in Westminster Hall, 1897
Coronation of George IV in Westminster Hall: The Champions Challenge, 1897. From a contemporary Engraving in Gentlemans Magazine. Reproduced in Old and New London Vol 111 by Edward Walford

Interior of Old Westminster Hall, 1797 (1897). From Old and New London Vol III by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

Westminster Hall, 1808 (1897). Artist: Swain
Westminster Hall, 1808 (1897). After a view published by F. T. Smith. From Old and New London Vol 111 by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

Interior of Westminster Hall, Westminster Palace, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way
Interior of Westminster Hall, Westminster Palace, 1902. From Ancient Royal Palaces in and Near London. [John Lane, London and New York, 1902]

The Roof of the Great Hall Westminster, (1924), 1937
The Roof of the Great Hall Westminster, 1924. Painting by Salisbury depicting Richard II and Hugh Herland inspecting work on the Great Roof of Westminster Hall in 1397. From The Connoisseur, 1937

Westminster, London, 1809. Artist: J Pye
Westminster, London, 1809. View from the opposite bank of the Thames, showing Westminster Abbey, Hall and Bridge

A banquet in Westminster Hall celebrating the coronation of King George IV, 1821 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

Cardinal Wolsey Going in Procession to Westminster Hall, 1887, (c1920). Wolsey dominated Henry VIIIs government from 1515 to 1529

Public Exhibition of Frescoes & Sculpture in Westminster Hall, c1841. Artist: William Radclyffe
Public Exhibition of Frescoes & Sculpture in Westminster Hall, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

City of Westminster, 1647 (1893). View after W Hollar, 1647, showing Parliament House, Westminster Hall and Abbey from across the Thames

The coronation banquet of George IV at Westminster Hall, London, 19 July 1821 (1900). George IV succeeded his father George III having previously ruled as Prince Regent

St Stephens Cloisters, Westminster Hall, London, 1900. The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson

The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Hall seen from Parliament Square, London, c1905. The railings in the foreground have since been removed

The coronation ceremony of James II in Westminster Hall, London, 1685 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

New Palace Yard, Westminster, in the 18th century, c1905. Showing Westminster Hall and Westminster Abbey. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London)

Henry III renewing the Magna Carta in 1253 (1905). In Westminster Hall, the King took a solemn oath to keep inviolate the articles of the Charter on pain of excommunication

The famous trial of Charles I in Westminster Hall in January, 1649 (c1905). A print from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright, Philip Smith, London

Tootehill fields Amoenissimi aliquot locorum
Artokoloro

Sala Regalis cum Curia West-monastery vulgo Westminster haal
Artokoloro

queen mary ii, westminster hall, london, 1869, satue, a. munro, london, great britain
Queen Mary II; Westminster Hall; London; 1869; satue by A. Munro; London; Great Britain

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Swearing-In the New Lord Chancellor at Westminster Hall, London

The Barons and Prelates before King John at Westminster Hall

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Meeting of the New Parliament: Arrival of New Members in Westminster Hall, London, 1880

Charles I before the High Court of Justice at Whitehall, 27th January 1649 (engraving)
XJF97556 Charles I before the High Court of Justice at Whitehall, 27th January 1649 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Satire on the Excise Bill, 1733 (engraving)
XJF867843 Satire on the Excise Bill, 1733 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

View of Westminster Bridge, engraved by Pierre Michel Alix (1762-1817), 1799 (colour
LAL305047 The Flamenco from Spain by Brook, Robert (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing Round the World: Gipsy Joy and Sorrow. The Flamenco from Spain)

The Thames at Westminster (oil on panel)
XCF282054 The Thames at Westminster (oil on panel) by James, William (1730-80); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Procession of the Dean and Prebendaries of Westminster bearing the Regalia
XCF266006 Procession of the Dean and Prebendaries of Westminster bearing the Regalia, from an album celebrating the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830) 19th July 1821

Route of James IIs Coronation Procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey
XJF2639695 Route of James IIs Coronation Procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, 1685 (engraving) by English School

Scenes Associated with the Presentation of the Petition to Parliament by Thomas Duncombe
XJF105853 Scenes Associated with the Presentation of the Petition to Parliament by Thomas Duncombe (1796-1861) in 1842 (litho) (b/w photo) (see 105427) by English School

WESTMINSTER HALL, 1808, London, UK, 19th century engraving

LONDON VIEW, 17th CENTURY. The New Palace Yard, with Westminster Hall and the Clock House. Etching by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677)

LONDON: WESTMINSTER, 1647. Part of Westminster, with Parliament House, Westminster Hall, and the Abbey. Etching, 1647, by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677)

Trial of Charles I, January 1649. Charles (1600 - 1649) king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1625 on trial by Parliament in Westminster Hall, London

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Westminster Hall, located in the heart of London, England, is a historic and iconic site that holds centuries of legal and political significance. As part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Westminster, this grand hall has witnessed numerous pivotal events throughout history. Dating back to medieval times, Westminster Hall served as the main courtroom for important legal proceedings. It housed notable courts such as the Court of Exchequer, where financial matters were addressed, and the Court of Chancery, known for its illuminated vellum manuscripts from around 1460. The hall also hosted significant trials like that of the Earl of Strafford in 1641. Wenceslaus Hollar's depiction captures the intensity and drama surrounding this historic event. Another remarkable moment captured within these walls was James II's Coronation Dinner in 1685; Samuel Moore's artwork transports us back to witness this regal celebration. Beyond its judicial role, Westminster Hall played a central role in British politics. Its impressive architecture includes intricate carvings depicting scenes from British history. The detail showcased on these carvings adds an artistic touch to this majestic space within Parliament House. During World War II bombings in May 1941, Westminster Hall suffered damage along with Big Ben – a stark reminder of the city's resilience during challenging times. However, it stood strong amidst destruction and continues to be admired today. In addition to its historical significance inside Parliament House itself lies New Palace Yard – an entrance leading visitors into Westminster Hall since ancient times. T. Coney's portrayal gives us a glimpse into how people would have entered this magnificent structure many years ago. From Victorian-era ceremonies like Roundell Palmer being sworn in as Lord High Chancellor to nineteenth-century views over River Thames showcasing Parliament House alongside Westminster Abbey – all capture different aspects that make Westminster Hall so captivating through time. Today we can still marvel at its beauty while appreciating its rich heritage as one walks through those hallowed halls.