The interior of the hall. Westminster Hall is a medieval great hall which is part of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. It was erected in 1097 for William II (William Rufus), at which point it was the largest hall in Europe. [1]

May 3, 2023 · Here are seven details to look out for if you visit, with details at the bottom of how you can. 1. The Mind-blowing Hammer-beam Roof. The first sight that will grab your attention when you enter the hall is the incredible hammer-beam roof.

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Westminster Hall is the oldest building in Parliament and virtually the only part of the ancient Palace of Westminster which survives in almost its original form. Find out more about its long history

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This is the interior of Westminster Hall as it stands today, the majority of which is from the late medieval period, aside from multiple roof renovations. Note the hammer-beam ceiling, the architectural feat of Hugh Herland, each of which is connected by an arch.

Westminster Hall is the oldest building on the Parliamentary estate. What makes it such an astonishing building is not simply its great size and the magnificence of its roof, but its central role in British history.

Photography in most of the Parliamentary Estate is forbidden – except in Westminster Hall. As the Diamond Jubilee stained glass window is on display, today was finally an incentive for me to stop and take photos.

Westminster Hall, which was built in the 11th century and survived the fire of 1834, was incorporated in Barry's design. Pugin was displeased with the result of the work, especially with the symmetrical layout designed by Barry; he famously remarked, "All Grecian, sir; Tudor details on a classic body".

Westminster Hall in all its historic grandeur has throughout several centuries played host to some of the most significant moments in British history, most recently the lying-in-state of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.