A history of the Banqueting House's development...

1. 
   The Tudors
   From archbishops residence to the first banqueting houses in Whitehall.
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2. 
   Court entertainment
   The Masque: court entertainment on a grand scale
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3. 
   Rubens's ceiling
   The Rubens ceiling: the crowning glory of Inigo Jones’ building
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4. 
   The Stuarts
   The era of the masque comes to an end; even grander ceremonies begin
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5. 
   Execution of Charles I
   The single most significant event which took place here
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6. 
   The Commonwealth
   Oliver Cromwell takes over the Banqueting House as his hall of audience in 1654
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7. 
   The Restoration
   A new life begins for Banqueting House as the monarchy is restored in 1660.
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8. 
   Last days - Whitehall
   From a furniture store to a lying-in state, the final ceremonies of Banqueting House
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9. 
   The destruction
   In 1698, a major fire ends the ceremonial importance of Banqueting House
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10. 
    1698 - Present
    Used as a chapel and concert hall before being given to the nation as a museum
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11. 
    Further reading
    Bibliography of Banqueting House
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