The great hall (left) is part of Winchester castle, an enormous fortification begun by William the Conqueror in 1067 and added considerably by Henry III between…
The great hall was built in the English gothic style. It was used as a court until 1871, when a new court was built in TH Wyatt. The current court replaced the…
The mural bears the names of the parliamentary representatives of Hampshire from 1283 to 1868.
The great hall was linked to the law courts by arches built by TH Wyatt in the 19th century, leading to the judges' gallery. In 1983 wrought iron gates designed…
A round table, associated with the 6th century legend of Arthur and his knights, hangs on the wall.
The round table was made in the 13th century. The original purpose is unknown. The table is 5.5m wide and weighs over one tonne. It originally had 12 legs and…
Queen Victoria, bronze from 1887, designed by Sir Alfred Gilbert RA to commemorate the Queen's golden jubilee.
Queen Victoria, bronze from 1887, designed by Sir Alfred Gilbert RA to commemorate the Queen's golden jubilee.
Queen Eleanor's garden, a recreation of a 13th century ornamental garden.
