See how Guildhall Yard, London changed between 1906 and 2026. Drag the slider to compare the historic photograph with the modern view.
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In 1988, during the construction of the Guildhall Art Gallery, workers uncovered the remains of London's Roman amphitheatre beneath Guildhall Yard. This discovery revealed the largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, which had been buried for centuries. Today, sections of the amphitheatre are on display in the basement of the Guildhall Art Gallery, and the outline of its arena is marked on the paving of Guildhall Yard. (britainexpress.com)
The Guildhall itself, located in Guildhall Yard, has been the ceremonial and administrative centre of the City of London since the Middle Ages. The current building, constructed between 1411 and 1440, is the only secular stone structure from before the Great Fire of London in 1666 that still stands in the City. (britainexpress.com)
Over the centuries, Guildhall Yard has been the site of significant events, including important trials such as those of Anne Askew, Thomas Cranmer, and Lady Jane Grey. The area has also undergone various restorations and developments, notably the addition of the Guildhall Art Gallery in 1999, which houses the Roman amphitheatre remains. (britainexpress.com)
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