Guildhall, London
Guildhall is a municipal building in the Moorgate area of the City of London, England. It is off Gresham and Basinghall streets, in the wards of Bassishaw and Cheap. The current building dates from the 15th century; however documentary evidence suggests that a guildhall had existed at the site since at least the early 12th century. The building has been used as a town hall for several hundred years, and is still the ceremonial and administrative centre of the City of London and its Corporation. It should not be confused with London's City Hall, the administrative centre for Greater London. The term "Guildhall" refers both to the whole building and to its main room, which is a medieval great hall. It is a Grade I-listed building.
Guildhall | |
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The façade of Guildhall | |
Type | Civic building |
Location | Guildhall Yard, EC2V |
Coordinates | 51°30′57″N 0°05′31″W |
OS grid reference | TQ 32485 81384 |
Area | City of London |
Built | 1440 |
Owner | City of London Corporation |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
Official name | Guildhall |
Designated | 4 January 1950 |
Reference no. | 1064675 |
Location of Guildhall in Central London |
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