ROYAL BANQUETING HALL
The banqueting hall of Eltham Palace, a few miles out of London, has now been restored, after undergoing many vicissitudes, xi. is part of a building, of which little but foundations now remain, which for 300 years /as a Royal residence; yet until two years ago it stood empty, forlorn, and almost forgotten. Locally it was called “ Prince John’s Palace ” or “ King John’s Barn.” (John of Eltham, son of Edward 11., was born in the palace.) It was once used as a cart shed, and later was cor verted into a tennis court.
In 193 J a lease was granted to Mr Stephen Courthauid with permission to build a modern residence, on condition that the old banqueting hall should be open to the public for inspection. Vhe work has been finished and Thursdays have been set apart for the public to view the hall. The hall was rebuilt by Edward IV, (1461-1483). It has a superb hammerbeam roof of chestnut.
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Evening Star, Issue 22458, 1 October 1936, Page 14
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163ROYAL BANQUETING HALL Evening Star, Issue 22458, 1 October 1936, Page 14
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