Mansion House

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About Mansion House

Until the mid-18th century, Lord Mayors used their own houses or livery halls for their work as head of the City's governmental, judicial and civic functions. The idea of creating a permanent residence came after the Great Fire of 1666 to provide a house for Lord Mayors who did not have their own livery hall.

It was almost a century later however, that the architect and Clerk of the City's Work, George Dance the Elder, was chosen to design and build Mansion House. The first stone was laid in 1739, and the first Lord Mayor to take up residence was Sir Crispin Gascoigne. The House was completed in 1758.

The Egyptian Hall

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A grand room, seating 350, this Hall has nothing Egyptian about its decoration. It should actually be known as the Roman Hall, as it is based on designs by the classical Roman architect Vitruvius of Roman buildings in Egypt, with giant columns supporting a narrower attic area.

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Located in the heart of the City of London, Mansion House is easily accessibly by public transport.

The nearest underground station is Bank.

There is a ramp into the building, disabled toilet facilities, a sound loop in the Egyptian Hall and lift access to all floors.

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Location

Mansion House, London, EC4N 8BH

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