Painted Chamber

Painted Chamber

The Painted Chamber was part of the original Palace of Westminster. It was destroyed by fire in 1834.

Because it was originally a royal residence, the Palace did not include any purpose-built chambers for the two Houses. Important state ceremonies, including the State Opening of Parliament, were held in the Painted Chamber. The House of Lords usually met in the White Chamber. The House of Commons, however, did not have a chamber of its own; it sometimes held its debates in the Chapter House of Westminster Abbey.

At the trial of Charles I, the evidence of the witnesses summoned was heard in the Painted Chamber rather than Westminster Hall. King Charles was not present to hear the evidence against him and he had no opportunity to question witnesses.

Bibliography

*Paul Binski, "The Painted Chamber at Westminster". London: Society of Antiquaries, 1986. ("Occasional Paper", n.s. 9.)


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