Key dates
1097 to the 14th century
From the founding of the Hall by William II (Rufus) to its reconstruction by Richard II
15th and 16th centuries
From Edward IV's reign through to the trial of the seven bishops during the reign of James II
18th and 19th centuries
Key events in the history of the Hall during the 18th and 19th centuries
20th century to the present
The chronology of the recent history of Westminster Hall
Kings Table timeline
A chronology of this symbol of royal might from its medieval origins in Westminster Hall through to its rediscovery by archaeologists