London, England, United Kingdom
These ruins are all that remain of the palace of the powerful Bishops of Winchester, one of the largest and most important buildings in medieval London. Founded in the 12th century by Bishop Henry de Blois, brother of King Stephen, it was built to house the bishops in comfort when staying in London
on royal or administrative business. The visible remains were part of the Great Hall, which formerly stood alongside the south bank of the Thames. To the right, the gable wall of the hall has doors wh
Listen to the audio guide for Winchester Palace multicoloured plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off