The hall was established in 1882 in Byng Place[1] to cater for female students, primarily at UCL and the London School of Medicine for Women.
[2][3] The first Principal was Eleanor Grove, who arranged for lease of the house in Byng Place, assisted by Rosa Morison; the pair volunteered to take the posts with no salary.
[5] The hall was used as a club for overseas armed forces during World War II, under lease to the Victoria League, and was heavily damaged by bombing in April 1941.
The corporation of the hall was wound up in 1965, with control passing to the University of London.
The Junior Common Room (JCR) Committee, elected by the students, provides social and sporting activities.