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Merchant Adventurers' Hall - Antechambers

This set of three rooms off the main entry were used for many years as small apartments. They lead to the Governor's Parlour, where business was conducted.

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17th c table chest
17th century table chest in the First Antechamber

Carving details

Detail of carving from the chest

Carving details
Carving details (2)
Nuremburg Chest
The 17th century Nuremburg chest, seen here in the fireplace of the First Antechamber, was used to keep Company valuables safe.
Abbots chair
The Abbots Chair, in the Third Antechamber. This wonderfully carved chair was not necessarily for the use of an abbot, but would have been used by important dignitaries.

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