Hammerbeam Collection

Trial of Lord Lovat, Westminster Hall, London, 1747. Interior view of Westminster Hall, with both houses of Parliament assembled for the trial of the Jacobite, Simon, Lord Lovat

The Hall, Hampton Court, c. 1600, from Architecture of the Middle Ages
497809 The Hall, Hampton Court, c.1600, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, 1838 (colour litho) by Nash, Joseph (1809-78); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Mitton Hall, Lancashire (w / c on paper)
THA186896 Mitton Hall, Lancashire (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

Hall of Grays Inn, Where The Comedy of Errors Was Acted in Shakespeares Lifetime, c1935. Shakespeares Comedy of Errors was performed here in 1594

The Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1894. Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1894. The Magne Camere or Great Hall, constructed in 1434, where in 1437 James II of Scotland was proclaimed King

Interior view of Westminster Hall showing the fine hammerbeam roof, London, 1801

Westminster Hall, the first day of term, a satirical poem, 1797

Interior view of Westminster Hall, London, c1750. Artist
Interior view of Westminster Hall, London, c1750

Coronation dinner held for George IV, Westminster Hall, London, 1821. With a description beneath

Westminster Hall, London, c1790. Interior view with a description beneath

Opening of the new hall at Lincolns Inn, Holborn, London, 30th October 1845. Artist
Opening of the new hall at Lincolns Inn, Holborn, London, 30th October 1845. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert attended the opening of the new hall at Lincolns Inn

Interior view of Inner Temple Hall, City of London, 1804

Interior view of Middle Temple Hall from the high table with figures, London, 1884

Interior of Wimborne Minster, Dorset. Wimborne Minster is dedicated to St Cuthburga, who founded an abbey nearby in c705. The Minster was built by the Normans in the 12th century

Grays Inn Hall, 1890. From Picturesque London, by Percy Fitzgerald. [Ward & Downey, London, 1890]

The Westminster Schoolroom, Formerly The Abbots Dormitory, c1897. Artist: William Patten
The Westminster Schoolroom, Formerly The Abbots Dormitory, c1897. The Great Hall of Westminster School. From Westminster, by Walter Besant. [Chatto & Windus, London, 1897]

Banqueting Hall, Edinburgh Castle, c1930. Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland. There has been a royal castle on Castle Rock since the reign of David I in the 12th century

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]

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

Great Hall, Hampton Court Palace, London, 1893. Started by Cardinal Wolsey in 1514, Hampton Court Palace passed to King Heny VIII in 1529 when Wolsey fell from favour

Parliament House, Edinburgh, built 1632-1639, (1893). Interior view of Parliament Hall with its hammerbeam roof, built during the reign of Charles I

The Hall of Wadham College, Oxford University, 1836. Artist: John Le Keux
The Hall of Wadham College, Oxford University, 1836

Bere Regis Church, Detail of Roof, Dorset, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Bere Regis Church, Detail of Roof, Dorset, 20th century. St. John the Baptist Church is a a grade I listed building was begun around 1050 AD and largely rebuilt in 12th century

Parliament House, Edinburgh, Scotland, Built 1632-1639. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Parliament House, Edinburgh, Scotland, Built 1632-1639. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Brunels Station
circa 1845: Isambard Kingdom Brunels Elizabethan hammerbeam roof and colonnade at the Great Western Railway Station at Temple Meads in Bristol. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Hammerbeam roof C013 / 6186
Hammerbeam roof. Close-up of supports in a hammerbeam roof. The hammerbeams are the lower beams that are supported by curved braces

Benchers Taking Commons
The Benchers and Members " taking Commons" in the Middle Temple Hall, London

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"Hammerbeam: A Glimpse into the Majestic Halls of History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur architecture. From The Hall at Hampton Court, dating back to c. 1600, to Mitton Hall in Lancashire with its captivating beauty captured on paper, these halls have witnessed centuries of history unfold. Imagine being transported to the Hall of Grays Inn, where Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece "The Comedy of Errors" was brought to life during his lifetime. Picture the laughter and applause echoing through its walls in 1935. Travel further north to Edinburgh Castle's Great Hall, a stunning testament to Scottish heritage since 1894. Its creator may be unknown, but its impact is undeniable as it stands tall amidst Scotland's capital city. Marvel at Westminster Hall's fine hammerbeam roof showcased in an interior view from 1801 or witness the satirical poem capturing the first day of term there in 1797. This iconic hall also hosted significant events such as Lord Lovat's trial in 1747 and George IV's coronation dinner in 1821. London boasts more architectural wonders like Lincolns Inn's new hall opening ceremony depicted by an artist on October 30th, 1845. Inner Temple Hall offers another glimpse into London's rich history with an interior view from 1804 that will leave you awestruck. These halls stand as testaments to human ingenuity and craftsmanship throughout different eras. Each one holds stories untold within their walls—stories that shaped nations and inspired generations. So step inside these hallowed spaces and let your imagination soar as you explore the magnificence architecture—a true marvel that continues to captivate us even today.