The Great Hall itself was built in about 1390 as a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi, a small but powerful group of businessman and gentry. After restoration, the Guildhall was opened to the public as a museum in 1926.
Today, the Guildhall is best known as an excellent performance venue, attracting acts from across the country, and as a museum where visitors can step back in time and come face to face with 'Crankie Gemmie' and 'Emma Smith', two of Leicester's notorious pick-pockets who can be found lurking within the Victorian police cells.
600 years old with sloping ceilings and windows, made of wood but still standing. Amazing! Our U.S. and Canadian visitors loved it!
Gosh, that is beautiful. Love the wood plank flooring, walls and windows. I, agree with Barb, we are in awe of buildings that were built in 1390! Amazing.
600 years old... amazing. This space is a lovely visual treat, with lots to see inside. The fireplace is just beautiful. No wonder your visitors loved it!
