War Damage Retairs At The Temple -- Polishers putting final touches to the panelling of Middle Temple Hall, built 1562-72. The coats of arms are those of the Readers of the Middle Temple. This office is of great antiquity and probably as old as the Society itself. Two Readers are elected annually, one for Lent and one for the Summer Reading. In ancient times, they presided over the educational work of the House and gave lectures on law in the Hall. Although names of Readers of the Middle Temple