Leicester City Centre , England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Guildhall
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
1. Guildhall Marker
Guildhall
The Guildhall dates back to medieval times and would have been a building of importance during the time of Richard III. The Great Hall, built in 1390, was a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi, a select group of influential businessmen and gentry founded in 1343. This Guild was the richest in the town and a powerful force in medieval Leicester. The emblem of the Guild, the Host and Chalice, is featured in a 15th century stained glass window in the Mayor's Parlour. The Guild had their own altar in the Church of St Martin (now Leicester Cathedral) and used the Great Hall for banquets at times of high festivals.
Many of the Guild's members were associated with the Corporation of Leicester so they began using the Guildhall as a place of assembly. By 1563 the building had become Leicester's Town Hall and the ground floor of the west wing became known as the Mayor's Parlour.
The Medieval Guildhall today
This impressive and important medieval building narrowly escaped demolition in 1876. At the time, people considered it old-fashioned, gloomy and unsuitable for its purpose as a civic building. In 1926 the building was completely restored and opened to the public.
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Location. 52° 38.089′ N, 1° 8.254′ W. Marker is in Leicester, England. It is in Leicester City Centre. Marker is on Guildhall Lane close to St Martins West, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Guildhall Ln, Leicester, England LE1 5FQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Weather Vane (a few steps from this marker); Restoration of Leicester Guildhall (a few steps from this marker); Leicester Automaton Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Medieval Streets (within shouting distance of this marker); Visit of the Queen (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard III (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Agnes Archer Evans (about 90 meters away); The Globe (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leicester.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
2. Guildhall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
