Barnard's Inn

Barnard's Inn

Barnard's Inn is the current home of Gresham College in Holborn, London.

History

Barnard's Inn dates back at least to the mid 13th century — it was recorded as part of the estate of Sir Adam de Basyng, one time Mayor of London. It passed on to John Mackworth, the Dean of Lincoln who in turn passed it on to the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln on his death in 1451. Three years later, it was established as an Inn of Chancery — these were schools for law students before they passed on to an Inn of Court. Barnard's Inn was one of tho Inns of Chancery linked to Gray's Inn, the other being Staple Inn.

Barnard's Inn was badly damaged during the Gordon Riots in 1780. An adjacent distillery, owned by a Roman Catholic, Mr Langdale (who escaped), was set alight by rioters. The Hall and other buildings were damaged and one of the officers of the Inn witnessed a "sturdy fellow" pumping up gin from the cellar which he proceeded to sell at a penny a mug to the thirsty onlookers of the fire. The Inn received £3,200 in compensation for the damage.

By the 17th century, qualified attorneys were allowed to practice from Inns of Chancery as well as Inns of Court. By 1830, it had effectively become a set of residential chambers. In 1888, the link to the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln was broken and soon it was purchased by the Mercers' Company, serving as premises for the Mercers' School until 1959. It has been used as a venue for lectures by Gresham College since 1991.

Buildings

The buildings consist of a Hall, with 18th century chambers and reception room. The Hall has three wooden bays, and dates from the 15th Century with 16th century linen fold wood panelling. The roof timbers include the only surviving crown posts in Greater London. Some chalk-and-tile walling in the seminar room below dates back to Roman London.

The Hall suffered from poor repair and two inadequate restorations in the 19th century. The Mercers' Company organized substantial repairs in 1932. The roof was removed, renovated and replaced and two fireplaces of Tudor design were installed. The windows were reglazed, releaded and reframed. The windows contain the armorial bearings of Principals of Barnard's Inn:

* William Harvey (1545)
* Gilbert Hide (1558)
* Thomas Wilcox (1574)
* George Copuldike (1594)
* John Wicksteed (1594)
* Pieter van de Putte (1666)
* Silvester Petyt (1701)
* William Betts (1704)
* William Manlove (1710)
* Matthew Lancaster (1716)
* Dingley Askham (1722)
* Wiseman Claycett (1728)

The hall was renovated again in 1990, adding facilities for meetings and functions, ready to become the home of Gresham College.

External links

* [http://www.gresham.ac.uk/form.asp?PageId=40 Description of Barnard's Inn Hall] from Gresham College


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