Westminster Hall

Westminster Hall, built in 1097, is a historic medieval great hall located in the Palace of Westminster, London. Renowned for its impressive hammerbeam roof, constructed in 1393, it is the oldest surviving building in the complex. The hall has hosted significant events throughout history, including state trials for notable figures like Thomas More and King Charles I, as well as royal banquets, with the last coronation banquet held in 1821. Surviving fires and bombings, Westminster Hall remains a key venue for ceremonial functions, including state funerals and addresses to Parliament, making it a fascinating site for both tourists and researchers interested in British history.