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This is The Houses of This is The Houses of ParliamentParliament
Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Palace is
where their government meets to manage Britain's
political affairs. The building itself was rebuilt,
staring in 1840, on the site of important medieval remains. It's a stunning example of neo-Gothic
architecture.
Westminster Palace is Westminster Palace is located next to the Thames located next to the Thames
River between the River between the Westminter and Lambeth Westminter and Lambeth Bridges, south of Trafalgar Bridges, south of Trafalgar
Square.Square.
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Houses Of Parliament, London, England (pictures)
Map of Map of LondonLondon HousesHouses ofof ParliamentParliament..
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The Great Houses of Parliament
and The Big Ben
Between the Clock Tower housing Big Ben, on the right, and Victoria Tower, on the far left, stands the three parts of Parliament: the Royal Apartments, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
You can see the famous Big You can see the famous Big Ben clock tower on the east Ben clock tower on the east
side of the building and during side of the building and during the summer you can tour the the summer you can tour the inside. Since this is a working inside. Since this is a working
government institution, all year government institution, all year there's the opportunity to sit in there's the opportunity to sit in
the the public gallery public gallery during during parliamentary debates - all parliamentary debates - all entrance must be booked.entrance must be booked.
Houses of Houses of Parliament - Parliament -
London Photo London Photo GalleryGallery
The royal The royal entrance.entrance.
Statue of Richard I, Richard the Statue of Richard I, Richard the Lion-hearted, in front of Lion-hearted, in front of
Westminster Palace.Westminster Palace.
Oliver Oliver Cromwell Cromwell Statue in Statue in Cromwell Cromwell Green.Green.
The Burghers of Calais statue in Victoria Tower Gardens with Victoria Tower in the background.
The Burghers of Calais The Burghers of Calais statue in Victoria Tower statue in Victoria Tower
Gardens.Gardens. During the Hundred During the Hundred Years War, Calais had been Years War, Calais had been taken by Edward III after a taken by Edward III after a fierce resistance. The King fierce resistance. The King
agreed to spare the city if six agreed to spare the city if six prominent townspeople prominent townspeople
surrendered keys to the city surrendered keys to the city and offered their lives. Dressed and offered their lives. Dressed in sacks and wearing nooses, in sacks and wearing nooses,
six volunteers presented six volunteers presented themselves to Edward. themselves to Edward.
Edward's queen pleaded and Edward's queen pleaded and the six hostages were spared.the six hostages were spared.
Rodin made the statue at theRodin made the statue at the request of the mayor of Calais, request of the mayor of Calais, and it shows the burghers as and it shows the burghers as they set out to the English they set out to the English camp to confront the King. camp to confront the King.
There is one version in Calais, There is one version in Calais, but the one shown here is a but the one shown here is a
second statue the National Art second statue the National Art Collections Fund bought from Collections Fund bought from Rodin in 1911 as a gift to the Rodin in 1911 as a gift to the nation. Rodin chose Victoria nation. Rodin chose Victoria
Gardens for his work because Gardens for his work because of the backdrop of the soaring of the backdrop of the soaring Gothic towers of ParliamentGothic towers of Parliament
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Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster, London
The tower opposite The tower opposite the Big Ben is the the Big Ben is the
Victoria Tower, built Victoria Tower, built in 1860. The tower in 1860. The tower
contains the records contains the records of both the House of of both the House of Lords and the House Lords and the House of Commons since of Commons since 1497. During the 1497. During the
parliamentary year parliamentary year the Union Flag is the Union Flag is
hoisted on top of the hoisted on top of the 98m tall tower98m tall tower..
Big BenBig Ben
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The Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster is resplendent in the Victorian Gothic style, and stands 96.3 metres (316 feet) high. The main bell, Big Ben (officially known as the Great Bell of Westminster), dates from 1858 and its soothing chimes were first heard on a BBC radio broadcast on the 31st December 1923.
Each of the four illuminated dials are 23 feet square, with the minute hand measuring up at 14 feet long.
The bell was cast in 1858 and The bell was cast in 1858 and is said to be named either after is said to be named either after the Commissioner of Works at the Commissioner of Works at the time, Benjamin Hall, or the the time, Benjamin Hall, or the champion heavyweight boxer champion heavyweight boxer Ben Caunt. The note from the Ben Caunt. The note from the bell is E. Big Ben weighs 13.8 bell is E. Big Ben weighs 13.8 tons (tonnes).tons (tonnes).
At the opposite end of the At the opposite end of the Palace from Big Ben is Palace from Big Ben is
Victoria Tower, which holds Victoria Tower, which holds the Parliamentary Archives. the Parliamentary Archives. It was built for that purpose It was built for that purpose
after the 1834 fire after the 1834 fire destroyed the Palace and destroyed the Palace and most House of Commons most House of Commons
records.records.
The Burning of the Houses of The Burning of the Houses of Parliament.Parliament.
In 1834 a fire destroyed the In 1834 a fire destroyed the Palace of Westminster , Palace of Westminster , leaving only the Jewel leaving only the Jewel Tower, the crypt and Tower, the crypt and
cloister of St. Stephens and cloister of St. Stephens and Westminster Hall intact. Westminster Hall intact.
After the fire, a competition After the fire, a competition was organized to create a was organized to create a new building for the two new building for the two
houses of parliament.houses of parliament.
A design by Sir Charles Barry A design by Sir Charles Barry and his assistant Augustus and his assistant Augustus
Welby Pugin was chosen from Welby Pugin was chosen from 97 entries. They created a 97 entries. They created a
large but balanced complex in large but balanced complex in neo gothic style and neo gothic style and
incorporated the buildings that incorporated the buildings that survived the fire. The whole survived the fire. The whole
complex was finished in 1870, complex was finished in 1870, more than 30 years aftermore than 30 years after
construction started. It construction started. It includes the Clock Tower, includes the Clock Tower, Victoria Tower, House of Victoria Tower, House of
Commons, House of Lords, Commons, House of Lords, Westminster Hall and the Westminster Hall and the
Lobbies.Lobbies.
The oldest part of the Houses The oldest part of the Houses of Parliament is Westminster of Parliament is Westminster
Hall, dating back to 1097. The Hall, dating back to 1097. The large hammer beam roof was large hammer beam roof was built in the 14th century and built in the 14th century and
replaced the original roof replaced the original roof which was supported by two which was supported by two rows of pillars. The hall is one rows of pillars. The hall is one
of Europe's largest of Europe's largest unsupported medieval halls.unsupported medieval halls.
Westminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey
This is one of Britain's finest Gothic This is one of Britain's finest Gothic buildings; a masterpiece of 13th-buildings; a masterpiece of 13th-16th century architecture. 16th century architecture. Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is also the is also the home to the shrine of St Edward home to the shrine of St Edward the Confessor, the tombs of kings the Confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless and queens, and countless memorials to the famous and the memorials to the famous and the great.great.
Westminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey
The abbey has been the setting for The abbey has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous other royal weddings and numerous other royal weddings and occasions, including the wedding of occasions, including the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. The church is open to tourists from The church is open to tourists from Monday to Saturday with both audio Monday to Saturday with both audio tours and tours led by church officials.tours and tours led by church officials.
Saint Margaret's Saint Margaret's ChurchChurch
Founded in the 12th century, Founded in the 12th century, Saint Margaret's Church Saint Margaret's Church stands stands between Westminster Abbey and the between Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament and is commonly Houses of Parliament and is commonly called "the parish church of the House called "the parish church of the House of Commons". You can enjoy numerous of Commons". You can enjoy numerous special services throughout the year special services throughout the year and every Sunday the church welcomes and every Sunday the church welcomes people from around the world.people from around the world.
The NaveThe Nave
1. 1. The abbey’s nave is England’s The abbey’s nave is England’s highest. In the nave you find the Grave highest. In the nave you find the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, a World War I of the Unknown Warrior, a World War I soldier who died on the battlefields in soldier who died on the battlefields in
France and was buried here in France and was buried here in French(!) soil. Nearby is a marble French(!) soil. Nearby is a marble
memorial stone for Winston Churchill. memorial stone for Winston Churchill. His body is not, like many fellow prime His body is not, like many fellow prime ministers, buried in the abbey, but in ministers, buried in the abbey, but in
Bladon.Bladon.
2. 2. The Cloister was built in the 13th. It was The Cloister was built in the 13th. It was completely rebuilt after it was destroyed by a fire completely rebuilt after it was destroyed by a fire in 1298. The cloister was used by the Benedictine in 1298. The cloister was used by the Benedictine
monks for meditation and exercise.monks for meditation and exercise.3. 3. The beautiful octagonal Chapter house is one of The beautiful octagonal Chapter house is one of the largest of its kind in England. It has an original the largest of its kind in England. It has an original
tile floor dating from 1250 and 14th century tile floor dating from 1250 and 14th century murals.murals.
4. 4. The Henry VII Chapel (aka Lady Chapel), built The Henry VII Chapel (aka Lady Chapel), built 1503-1512, is one of the most outstanding 1503-1512, is one of the most outstanding
chapels of its time, with a magnificent vault. The chapels of its time, with a magnificent vault. The chapel has a large stained glass window, the chapel has a large stained glass window, the
Battle of Britain memorial window. The window, Battle of Britain memorial window. The window, which dates from 1947 and replaces an original which dates from 1947 and replaces an original window that was damaged during World War II, window that was damaged during World War II, commemorates fighter pilots and crew who died commemorates fighter pilots and crew who died
during the Battle of Britain in 1940.during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, sits with husband Prince Philip as she addresses the State Opening of Parliament in London on Wednesday
The houses of British Parliament, The houses of British Parliament, the House of Commons and the the House of Commons and the House of Lords, have met in the House of Lords, have met in the Palace of Westminster since Palace of Westminster since around 1550. A royal palace has around 1550. A royal palace has been on the site for around 1,000 been on the site for around 1,000 years, but most of what you see years, but most of what you see dates from the mid 19th century dates from the mid 19th century when the Palace was rebuilt after when the Palace was rebuilt after a 1834 fire destroyed the a 1834 fire destroyed the medieval buildings. The oldest medieval buildings. The oldest part of the Palace is Westminster part of the Palace is Westminster Hall, built between 1097 and 1099 Hall, built between 1097 and 1099 by William Rufus. Henry VIII was by William Rufus. Henry VIII was the last monarch to live there; he the last monarch to live there; he moved out in 1512.moved out in 1512.
St. Stephen's Entrance, where St. Stephen's Entrance, where you can line up to get into the you can line up to get into the public gallery of the House of public gallery of the House of
Commons.Commons.
In the middle of the 11th In the middle of the 11th century, King Edward the century, King Edward the
Confessor had moved his court Confessor had moved his court to the Palace of Westminster, to the Palace of Westminster, situated on a central site near situated on a central site near
the river Thames.the river Thames.In 1265 a parliament was In 1265 a parliament was
created with two houses: the created with two houses: the Lords and the Commons. The Lords and the Commons. The
House of Lords met at the House of Lords met at the Palace of Westminster while Palace of Westminster while
the House of Commons did not the House of Commons did not have a permanent location.have a permanent location.
House of LordsHouse of Lords
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The House of Lords sits to the side of the Victoria Tower.
After King Henry VIII moved his After King Henry VIII moved his court to Whitehall Palace in court to Whitehall Palace in 1530, the House of Lords 1530, the House of Lords
continued to meet in continued to meet in Westminster. In 1547 the Westminster. In 1547 the
House of Commons also moved House of Commons also moved here, confirming Westminster here, confirming Westminster
as the central seat of as the central seat of government, a position it still government, a position it still
holds today.holds today.
House of CommonsHouse of Commons
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The House of Commons sits to the side of the Clock Tower with Big Ben
The Commons Chamber, where The Commons Chamber, where the House of Commons meets, the House of Commons meets,
was destroyed during the was destroyed during the Second World War but rebuilt Second World War but rebuilt
in 1950 by Sir Giles Gilbert in 1950 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in the same neo gothic Scott in the same neo gothic
style. The Commons style. The Commons Chamber's interior (with green Chamber's interior (with green
colored benches) is rather colored benches) is rather austere compared to the austere compared to the lavishly decorated Lords lavishly decorated Lords
Chamber (with red colored Chamber (with red colored benches).benches).
Over the centuries the balance Over the centuries the balance of power has moved from the of power has moved from the elitist House of Lords to the elitist House of Lords to the
more agitated House of more agitated House of Commons, where the Commons, where the
governing party and the governing party and the opposition are seated opposite opposition are seated opposite
each other with exactly two each other with exactly two sword lengths and one foot sword lengths and one foot separating the two parties.separating the two parties.
One of several lobbies in the One of several lobbies in the Houses of Parliament is the Houses of Parliament is the Central Lobby where people Central Lobby where people can meet the Members of can meet the Members of
Parliament and persuade them Parliament and persuade them toto defend their interests.defend their interests.
Role of an MPRole of an MP
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The people of the UK vote MPs to represent them in the Houses of Parliament. So what do MPs do?
A brief overview of the work of UK Members of Parliament (MPs), for 11-18 year olds.
Overseas Visitors can no Overseas Visitors can no longer tour the Houses of longer tour the Houses of Parliament during session. Parliament during session.
They They cancan tour the tour the Parliament during the Parliament during the period of the summer period of the summer
opening, however.opening, however.
Overseas visitors can still attend debates in both houses. The Strangers' Gallery in the House of Commons is open to the public when the House is sitting.
A seat in the Gallery in the House of Lords is easier to procure. You can line up (queue) for tickets at the St. Stephen's entrance between Cromwell Green and the Old Palace Yard on St. Margaret Street.
Palace of Westminster view with the 91 m (300
ft) spire of St. Stephen's Tower,
also called the Central Tower.
It's surprising how close you can still get to Parliament.
Ornate entrance, Palace of Westminster.
Stature of Richard I of England I (8 September 1157 - 6 April 1199), also known as Richard the Lionheart, or Cæur de Leon.
Looking up the Victoria Tower, Looking up the Victoria Tower, which is home to the which is home to the
Parliamentary Archives.Parliamentary Archives.
Statue of Oliver Cromwell. Statue of Oliver Cromwell. Near this spot in 1653 he was Near this spot in 1653 he was sworn in as Lord Protector.sworn in as Lord Protector.
Churchill statue, famously given a Churchill statue, famously given a turf Mohican during the turf Mohican during the
Mayday protestsMayday protests of 2000. of 2000.
Houses of Parliament, St. Houses of Parliament, St. Stephens Hall Interior, London, Stephens Hall Interior, London,
England.England. You are looking at an educational picture of Houses of Parliament. This color photochrome print was taken between 1890 and 1900 in London, England.
The picture presents Houses of Parliament, St. Stephens Hall Interior, London, England.
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