Guildhall Collection (#18)

West View of Guildhall Chapel and Blackwell Hall, 1886. Lithographic print from the Discriptive Account of the Guildhall of the City of London, 1886

Reading room, Guildhall Library, City of London, c1903 (1903). The Guildhall library was founded in c1420 under the terms of the will of Lord Mayor Dick Whittington. From Living London, Vol

Interior of the Guildhall, City of London, c1904 (1906). Artist: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Interior of the Guildhall, City of London, c1904 (1906). The building has been used as a town hall since 1440, and is still the ceremonial and administrative centre of the City of London

The Guildhall, c1910. Guildhall, London, c1910

Guildhall, c1902. Artist: Tony Grubhofer
Guildhall, c1902. From The Studio Volume 26, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1902]

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attending a luncheon to celebrate coronation, 1937
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attending a luncheon given in the Kings honour to celebrate the Kings first visit to The City after his coronation, 1937

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth leaving a luncheon in honour of coronation, 1937
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth leaving a luncheon given in the Kings honour to celebrate the Kings first visit to The City after his coronation, 1937

The Great Recruiting Meeting at the London Guildhall, 1914. On the 4th September 1914 Prime Minster Asquith (1852-1928) began a recruitment drive at Londons Guildhall

Waiting to enter the Guildhall for Mr. Asquiths first great call to arms meeting, 1914. On the 4th September 1914 Prime Minster Asquith (1852-1928) began a recruitment drive at Londons Guildhall

Inspecting the Guard of Honour at the Guildhall, London, World War I, c1914-c1916. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Inspecting the Guard of Honour at the Guildhall, London, World War I, c1914-c1916. Lord Kitchener, British Secretary of State for War, inspecting the troops together with the Lord Mayor of London

Area under Chamberlains Court, Guildhall, City of London, 1886. Artist: William Griggs
Area under Chamberlains Court, Guildhall, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

Guildhall North Side, City of London, 1882-1883 (1886). Showing Demolitions and Site for the New Council Chamber, 1882-83

The Library and Museum of the Corporation of the City of London, 1886. Artist: Sprague & Co
The Library and Museum of the Corporation of the City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

London actually Surveyed, 1677 (1886). Artist: William Griggs
London actually Surveyed, 1677 (1886). A map showing the streets in the City of London around Guildhall eleven years after the Great Fire

Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall, City of London, July 1851 (1886). Artist: William Griggs
Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall, City of London, July 1851 (1886). A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations

The new council chamber Guildhall, City of London, 1886. Artist: W Griggs
The new council chamber Guildhall, City of London, 1886. Sir Horace Jones was the architect. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations

Council Chamber, Guildhall, City of London, 1886. Artist: William Griggs
Council Chamber, Guildhall, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

The ceiling of the Aldermens Court Room, Guildhall, City of London, 18th century (1886). The ceiling was painted by Sir James Thornhill

The Aldermens Court Room, Guildhall, City of London, 1886. Artist: William Griggs
The Aldermens Court Room, Guildhall, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

North side of Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

South-east view of Guildhall Chapel and Blackwell Hall, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

West front of Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1886. Artist: William Griggs
West front of Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

Interior of Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1886. Artist: William Griggs
Interior of Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

Guildhall interior, City of London, 1886. Artist: William Griggs
Guildhall interior, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

View of the east end of Guildhall and the Old Library, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

Plan of Guildhall and its surroundings, City of London, c1750 (1886). A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

Prospect of Guildhall, City of London, 1755 (1886). Artist: William Griggs
Prospect of Guildhall, City of London, 1755 (1886). A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

Prospect of Guildhall, City of London, (1886). A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1815. Artist: H Hobson
Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1815

Guildhall, City of London, 1817. Artist: J Greig
Guildhall, City of London, 1817. The medieval Guildhall was damaged in both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz

Plan of the City of London showing churches, wards and guild halls, 1926-1927
Plan of the City of London showing churches, wards and guild halls as they were before the great fire of 1666, (1926-1927)

The ward beadles, Guildhall, London, 1926-1927. The beadles meet for the election of a Lord Mayor, according to the old custom

Carving a side of beef at the annual banquet at the Guildhall, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Gateway of the Guildhall, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Gateway of the Guildhall, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Drawing a lottery in the Guildhall, 1739, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume III, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The Guildhall. Installation of the Lord Mayor on the 8th of November, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
The Guildhall. Installation of the Lord Mayor on the 8th of November, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Lord Mayors Table, Guildhall. Grand Banquet on the 9th November, c1841. Artist: John Shury
Lord Mayors Table, Guildhall. Grand Banquet on the 9th November, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Guildhall, Portsmouth, Hampshire, early 20th century. Portsmouth d Guildhall opened in 1890. Rebuilt after being badly damaged by German incendiary bombs in 1941

A corner of the Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium, c1900 (1914-1915). Artist: John Benjamin Stone
A corner of the Grand Place, showing the lower part of the Hotel de Ville, Brussels, Belgium, c1900 (1914-1915). From The Studio Volume 63. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1914-1915]

Procession of her majesty to the state ball in the Guildhall, 1851. Artist: A Mason
Procession of her majesty to the state ball in the Guildhall, 1851. From The Illustrated London News (12 July 1851). Hand coloured later

The Lord Mayor and the Court of Aldermen, London, 1681 (1894). Frontispiece to Thomas de Launes Present State of London, 1681

Interior of the Library, Guildhall, City of London, 1886. The library was designed by Sir Horace Jones and was built in the early 1870s

Banquet in the Great Hall for Queen Victoria, Guildhall, City of London, November 1837 (1886)
Banquet in the Great Hall for Queen Victoria, Guildhall, City of London, 9th November 1837 (1886). A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations

Common Council Chamber, Guildhall, City of London, 1886. Artist: William Griggs
Common Council Chamber, Guildhall, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

The statue of Edward VI, from the front of the Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1886. Artist: William Griggs
The statue of Edward VI, from the front of the Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London

A plan of Guildhall Chapel, King Street, Cheapside, London, 1819 (1886). Artist: William Griggs
A plan of Guildhall Chapel, King Street, Cheapside, London, 1819 (1886). A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

Guildhall Chapel, King Street, Cheapside, London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

The Crypt, Guildhall, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

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"Guildhalls: A Tapestry of History and Culture Across Europe" As twilight casts its enchanting hues over the Peace Bridge and the mesmerizing skyline of Londonderry/Derry in County Londonderry, one cannot help but be captivated by the allure of guildhalls. These historic buildings stand as testaments to a rich tapestry woven with tales from different corners of Europe. In Belgium's picturesque West Flanders lies Bruges, where the guildhall stands proudly amidst cobbled streets. Its imposing presence is a reminder of an era when craftsmen united under its roof to shape the city's destiny. Meanwhile, across the English Channel, London beckons with its Shakespeare Exhibition at Earls Court. Here, within this modern-day guildhall dedicated to literature's greatest playwright, visitors can immerse themselves in his timeless works that continue to inspire generations. Venturing further into England's countryside leads us to Guildford High Street in Surrey during the 19th century. The artwork by Shury & Son transports us back in time when this bustling street was adorned by a charming guildhall - a hub for community gatherings and commerce. Yorkshire unveils another gem - The Merchant Adventurers Hall - an exquisite medieval guildhall nestled within York's ancient walls. This architectural marvel whispers stories of trade routes and camaraderie among merchants who shaped England's economic landscape centuries ago. Across Northern Ireland's Peace Bridge in Derry/Londonderry lies yet another captivating scene; pedestrians strolling along this symbolic bridge connecting communities on either side. Amidst their footsteps echoes history etched within their very own Guildhall – a beacon representing unity and resilience throughout turbulent times. Further north still, Newcastle-upon-Tyne reveals itself through an engraving showcasing its vibrant cityscape dominated by towering structures including a grandiose guildhall – once again reminding us how these halls have stood witness to countless chapters unfolding throughout history.