GUILDHALL LONDON

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WHAT THE GUILDHALL IS? Guildhall is the home of the City of London. Guildhall is the home of the City of London.

The site was originally a Roman Amphitheatre, the largest in Britain. It was built around 70AD. Spectators, could come there to watch animal hunts, executions and gladiator combats. The site was originally a Roman Amphitheatre, the largest in Britain. It was built around 70AD. Spectators, could come there to watch animal hunts, executions and gladiator combats. The present Guildhall was begun in 1411 and, having survived both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz. The present Guildhall was begun in 1411 and, having survived both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz.

It is a place where royalty and state visitors have been entertained down the centuries. It is a place where royalty and state visitors have been entertained down the centuries. As the home of the City of London, Guildhall has been the centre of City government since the Middle Ages. As the home of the City of London, Guildhall has been the centre of City government since the Middle Ages.

In Anglo-Saxon 'gild' means payment, so it was probably a place where citizens would pay their taxes. In Anglo-Saxon 'gild' means payment, so it was probably a place where citizens would pay their taxes. A modern block of offices behind the Guildhall still administers the day-to- day business of the Corporation of London.

The Guildhall hosts many events throughout the year. The Guildhall hosts many events throughout the year. Here have taken place banquets, royal occasions, and receptions for major historical anniversaries. Here have taken place banquets, royal occasions, and receptions for major historical anniversaries.

Every November at the Guildhall, the outgoing Lord Mayor hands over symbols of office to the new Mayor. The ceremony is called the Silent Change, so called because no words are spoken. The following day is the Lord Mayors Show, when the Mayor in his gold state coach, travels from the Guildhall around the City. Every November at the Guildhall, the outgoing Lord Mayor hands over symbols of office to the new Mayor. The ceremony is called the Silent Change, so called because no words are spoken. The following day is the Lord Mayors Show, when the Mayor in his gold state coach, travels from the Guildhall around the City.

It is open to the public during the London Open House weekend. You can see the Guildhall Art Gallery The Clockmakers' Museum and the Guildhall Library. You can see the Guildhall Art Gallery The Clockmakers' Museum and the Guildhall Library.

Below Guildhall lie the largest medieval crypts in London. Below Guildhall lie the largest medieval crypts in London.

THE ROOMS: G reat Hall The imposing medieval Great Hall is the largest and most impressive room, and is where royalty and state visitors have been entertained down the centuries since it was originally built in G uildhall Art Gallery and Basinghall Suite Is a recent addition to the Guildhall. Opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 1999 it houses the City of London Corporation’s renowned collection of works of art. The Basinghall Suite was built at the same time as the Guildhall Art Gallery and opened in E ast and west Crypt The East Crypt is the oldest part of Guildhall, West was built in the 12th century

The Old Library and Print Room The Old Library and Print Room Is a light and spacious room. It housed a collection of over 40,000 volumes, MSS and maps. The Livery Hall Is a light and spacious room. It housed a collection of over 40,000 volumes, MSS and maps. The Livery Hall The Livery Hall has just been refurbished and is the most recent addition to the function areas at Guildhall. The Livery Hall has just been refurbished and is the most recent addition to the function areas at Guildhall.

Contact: Venue address: Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HH Venue address: Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HH Postal address: City of London Corporation, Guildhall, PO Box 270, London, EC2P 2EJ Postal address: City of London Corporation, Guildhall, PO Box 270, London, EC2P 2EJ Address for suppliers: City of London Corporation, Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HH Address for suppliers: City of London Corporation, Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HH Event enquiries and tours: /1461/1463/3207 Event enquiries and tours: /1461/1463/

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