Guildhall of St George, King Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk

This building was the Guildhall for the Guild of St George. It was founded in 1376, granted a charter in 1406 and built in 1410-1420. The building then had various theatre and warehouse functions from the mid 16th century onwards. It was restored in 1948-51 by Marshall Sisson. It is said to be the largest complete medieval guildhall in England.

Location

Norfolk Kings Lynn

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

guild hall architecture Medieval (1066 - 1484)