jan 21, 1619 - Banqueting House Whitehall

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First Neoclassical building in England. - Jones

Influenced by Palladio. Charles I was beheaded in front of this building in 1649.

Was used for royal receptions, ceremonies, and masques.

Jones designed a hole new palace at WhiteHall, but due to funding it was never fully complete.

This House was meant to be in one of the inner wings.
Pocahantas was brought before King James I in this hall.

Twice as long as it is wide, mathematically leaning more towards the palladian style.

Musicians were said to have plaid from the gallery above.

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