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Central Hall Collection

The Central Hall has witnessed a myriad of captivating moments throughout history

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Central Hall

Central Hall
View of the Central Hall and Diplodocus replica skeleton, Gallery 10, Life Galleries at The Natural History Museum, London. The Museum was first opened to the public in 1881

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: African elephant in Central Hall, February 1910

African elephant in Central Hall, February 1910
Photographed in 1910 just three years after his arrival, the African elephant later nicknamed George, was obtained from the taxidermists Rowland Ward Ltd

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Scaffolding in Central Hall, 1925

Scaffolding in Central Hall, 1925
This photograph, taken in February 1925, marked the cleaning and redecoration of the North and Central Halls by the Office of Works

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Chandeliers at Citizen's hall of Royal Palace Amsterdam on Dam Square, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Chandeliers at Citizen's hall of Royal Palace Amsterdam on Dam Square, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Yellow tram on Market central square in winter Lviv city, Ukraine, Europe. Morning cityscape

Yellow tram on Market central square in winter Lviv city, Ukraine, Europe. Morning cityscape Yellow tram on Market central square in winter Lviv city, Ukraine, Europe. Morning cityscape

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Lviv, Ukraine - January 5, 2019: Tram on Market square in winter time

Lviv, Ukraine - January 5, 2019: Tram on Market square in winter time Lviv, Ukraine - January 5, 2019: Tram on Market square in winter time

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Lviv in winter time. Picturesque evening view on christmas fair on city center

Lviv in winter time. Picturesque evening view on christmas fair on city center. Eastern Europe, Ukraine Lviv in winter time. Picturesque evening view on christmas fair on city center

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Frescoes painted by artist Antonio Berni over the central hall rooftop of the Pacifico Gallery

Frescoes painted by artist Antonio Berni over the central hall rooftop of the Pacifico Gallery Shopping Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: A Munificent Gift to Manchester, the Rylands Memorial Library (litho)

A Munificent Gift to Manchester, the Rylands Memorial Library (litho)
1043201 A Munificent Gift to Manchester, the Rylands Memorial Library (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Munificent Gift to Manchester)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Central Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)

Central Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
606843 Central Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice: North east corner of Central Hall (engraving)

Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice: North east corner of Central Hall (engraving)
606831 Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice: North east corner of Central Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Central Hall of the Royal Army Clothing Depot, Pimlico (engraving)

Central Hall of the Royal Army Clothing Depot, Pimlico (engraving)
2799914 Central Hall of the Royal Army Clothing Depot, Pimlico (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Hall of the Royal Army Clothing Depot, Pimlico)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The Central Hall, Alexandra Palace (engraving)

The Central Hall, Alexandra Palace (engraving)
1611747 The Central Hall, Alexandra Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Hall, Alexandra Palace)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The New Houses of Parliament, Workmen sculpturing the Bosses on the Groined Roof of the Central

The New Houses of Parliament, Workmen sculpturing the Bosses on the Groined Roof of the Central Hall (engraving)
1607081 The New Houses of Parliament, Workmen sculpturing the Bosses on the Groined Roof of the Central Hall (engraving) by English School

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The New Palace, Westminster, the Great Octagon, or Central Hall

The New Palace, Westminster, the Great Octagon, or Central Hall, New Houses of Parliament (engraving)
1618544 The New Palace, Westminster, the Great Octagon, or Central Hall, New Houses of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Palace)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The New Lawyer Knights (engraving)

The New Lawyer Knights (engraving)
1622207 The New Lawyer Knights (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Lawyer Knights. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 December 1882)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice, the Dais at the North End of the Central Hall

Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice, the Dais at the North End of the Central Hall
1622174 Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice, the Dais at the North End of the Central Hall, the Queen declaring the Courts Open (engraving) by Overend

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The Ghizeh Palace Museum, Cairo, where the Art Treasures of Egypt are preserved (engraving)

The Ghizeh Palace Museum, Cairo, where the Art Treasures of Egypt are preserved (engraving)
1047361 The Ghizeh Palace Museum, Cairo, where the Art Treasures of Egypt are preserved (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Jubilee Banquet of the Incorporated Law Society in the Central Hall

Jubilee Banquet of the Incorporated Law Society in the Central Hall, Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1050579 Jubilee Banquet of the Incorporated Law Society in the Central Hall, Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by English School

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The Prince of Wales at the Opening of the Central Hall of the Royal Dramatic College (engraving)

The Prince of Wales at the Opening of the Central Hall of the Royal Dramatic College (engraving)
1610369 The Prince of Wales at the Opening of the Central Hall of the Royal Dramatic College (engraving) by English School

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Exhibition of Works of Art at Leeds, the Central Hall (engraving)

Exhibition of Works of Art at Leeds, the Central Hall (engraving)
1611299 Exhibition of Works of Art at Leeds, the Central Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition of Works of Art at Leeds, the Central Hall)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Wadhurst Park, Sussex, Central Hall (engraving)

Wadhurst Park, Sussex, Central Hall (engraving)
2774107 Wadhurst Park, Sussex, Central Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wadhurst Park, Sussex, Central Hall)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The Opening of the Glasgow Industrial Exhibition (b / w photo)

The Opening of the Glasgow Industrial Exhibition (b / w photo)
1593646 The Opening of the Glasgow Industrial Exhibition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Glasgow Industrial Exhibition)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Central hall of Euston Station with train models and statue of Robert Stephenson (b / w photo)

Central hall of Euston Station with train models and statue of Robert Stephenson (b / w photo)
3637610 Central hall of Euston Station with train models and statue of Robert Stephenson (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)

Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
606815 Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The Central Hall of the Houses of Parliament (engraving)

The Central Hall of the Houses of Parliament (engraving)
1052393 The Central Hall of the Houses of Parliament (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Hall of the Houses of Parliament)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Private view day at the New Gallery, the Crush in the Central Hall (engraving)

Private view day at the New Gallery, the Crush in the Central Hall (engraving)
1038819 Private view day at the New Gallery, the Crush in the Central Hall (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private view day at the New Gallery)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The Building for the Manchester Exhibition of Art-Treasures, the Central Hall (engraving)

The Building for the Manchester Exhibition of Art-Treasures, the Central Hall (engraving)
1097693 The Building for the Manchester Exhibition of Art-Treasures, the Central Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: South Kensington Museum Competition, Interior of Central Hall (engraving)

South Kensington Museum Competition, Interior of Central Hall (engraving)
5208834 South Kensington Museum Competition, Interior of Central Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Kensington Museum Competition)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall (engraving)

Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall (engraving)
1618758 Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The Glasgow International Exhibition (engraving)

The Glasgow International Exhibition (engraving)
1595292 The Glasgow International Exhibition (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glasgow International Exhibition)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Central Hall, Cavendish College, Cambridge (engraving)

Central Hall, Cavendish College, Cambridge (engraving)
1596279 Central Hall, Cavendish College, Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Hall, Cavendish College, Cambridge)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Central Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)

Central Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1622255 Central Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The Easter Holidays, re-opening of the Alexandra Palace (litho)

The Easter Holidays, re-opening of the Alexandra Palace (litho)
1039484 The Easter Holidays, re-opening of the Alexandra Palace (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Easter Holidays, re-opening of the Alexandra Palace)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The Central Hall of the Royal Academy (engraving)

The Central Hall of the Royal Academy (engraving)
1104088 The Central Hall of the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Hall of the Royal Academy)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Ground Plan of the Middlesex House of Detention (engraving)

Ground Plan of the Middlesex House of Detention (engraving)
1101886 Ground Plan of the Middlesex House of Detention (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of the Middlesex House of Detention)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Interior of the Speos of Phra at Ipsamboul, Central Hall (engraving)

Interior of the Speos of Phra at Ipsamboul, Central Hall (engraving)
1092871 Interior of the Speos of Phra at Ipsamboul, Central Hall (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Speos of Phra at Ipsamboul)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: National Gallery of British Art, the Central Hall (b / w photo)

National Gallery of British Art, the Central Hall (b / w photo)
2803243 National Gallery of British Art, the Central Hall (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: National Gallery of British Art)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice: Balcony at the north end of Central Hall (engraving)

Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice: Balcony at the north end of Central Hall (engraving)
606830 Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice: Balcony at the north end of Central Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Mount Vernon: Mansion Interior, Central Hall (b / w photo)

Mount Vernon: Mansion Interior, Central Hall (b / w photo)
6013808 Mount Vernon: Mansion Interior, Central Hall (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mansion Interior, Central Hall)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Memorial of the late Mr G E Street, RA, Architect, in the Central Hall of the Royal Courts of

Memorial of the late Mr G E Street, RA, Architect, in the Central Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1623239 Memorial of the late Mr G E Street, RA, Architect, in the Central Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by English School

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)

Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1622175 Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The Primate and the Sons of the Empire (engraving)

The Primate and the Sons of the Empire (engraving)
1600771 The Primate and the Sons of the Empire (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Primate and the Sons of the Empire)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: Marble Statue of the late Earl Granville, by Hamo Thornycroft, RA (b / w photo)

Marble Statue of the late Earl Granville, by Hamo Thornycroft, RA (b / w photo)
1605401 Marble Statue of the late Earl Granville, by Hamo Thornycroft, RA (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentral Hall Collection: The Glasgow International Exhibition, opened by the Prince of Wales 8 May (engraving)

The Glasgow International Exhibition, opened by the Prince of Wales 8 May (engraving)
1038055 The Glasgow International Exhibition, opened by the Prince of Wales 8 May (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glasgow International Exhibition)



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The Central Hall has witnessed a myriad of captivating moments throughout history. In February 1910, an African elephant took center stage in the grandeur of Central Hall, leaving spectators in awe of its majestic presence. This iconic landmark, located in Europe's enchanting city of London, holds a rich tapestry of stories within its walls. In 1925, scaffolding adorned the Central Hall as it underwent transformation and renewal. The echoes of construction resonated through the air, promising a revitalized space for future generations to gather and marvel at its splendor. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse in 1872, this architectural gem stands proudly amidst England's bustling capital. Its imposing structure is a testament to the vision and skill that went into creating such an enduring masterpiece. Across the globe lies another breathtaking sight - Antonio Berni's frescoes adorning the rooftop of Buenos Aires' Pacifico Gallery Shopping Center. These vibrant artworks bring life and color to Central Hall, capturing the essence of Argentina's artistic spirit. Not far from London's Westminster district lies Manchester's Rylands Memorial Library - a munificent gift bestowed upon this vibrant city. Within its hallowed halls resides knowledge and wisdom that spans centuries, inviting scholars and curious minds alike to delve into its literary treasures. Stepping away from academia brings us to another incarnation - this time within the Royal Courts of Justice. Engravings depict scenes from significant events held here; each corner filled with anticipation as justice unfolds before our very eyes. Artistic wonders continue to grace these central spaces: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's fresco "Dog Argo" captivates viewers with its intricate details and masterful brushstrokes dating back to 1757. Even Pimlico boasts a unique rendition within the Royal Army Clothing Depot – an engraving immortalizing yet another chapter in history where uniforms were meticulously crafted for those who served their nation with pride.