The Great Hall, Eltham Palace, Kent, 1804. Eltham Palace (now in Greater London), was founded as a medieval royal palace, but fell into disrepair until the ruins were converted into a private house for the Courtauld family in the 1930s. The Great Hall, seen here being used as a barn for cattle, was built in the 15th century during the reign of Edward IV. Published May 1st 1804 by Vernor & Hood.