This would have been the communal living space when it was built in the 14th century. Both family and servants would have eaten and slept here. By the beginning of the 15th century however, the family would have begun to eat in the privacy of the Great Chamber and spend their leisure time in the Parlour which acquired the function of a private sitting room. Consequently the Great Hall became a room in which to entertain and hold social events and its name was changed to the Banqueting Hall.*
*From the Haddon Hall guide book
The various shades of brown are restful and varied enough.
Typical paneling and vaulting of a medieval hall.
What a wonderful hall. I love places like that
It is a fabulous place to visit
Again, that woodwork is just amazing and also the history, first they all “happy family” and later the privacy. Those stairs show that they had a lot of “up and down” running around on them. What a place to visit.
The house tells a tail of social history. Quite wonderful!
Have you been to the Banqueting Hall in London?
It’s free (just for 2 days) during London’s Open House next month.
Where in London is the banqueting house?
It’s opposite the Horse Guards in Whitehall.
Not far away from No 10 Downing St.
Thank you