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Hear about the history, its architecture, and working of the U.K. Parliament and how it evolved into what it is today

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Behold the Gothic-style House of Lords and the House of Commons constituting the Houses of Parliament

Hear about the history of the Fire of 1834 that destroyed most of the original Palace of Westminster, London

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

London: Parliament, Houses of

Dais of the Royal Robing Room in the House of Lords, London, 1840–60

Houses of Parliament in London

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Houses of Parliament: Media

buildings, London, United Kingdom

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Hear about the history, its architecture, and working of the U.K. Parliament and how it evolved into what it is today

Hear about the history, its architecture, and working of the U.K. Parliament and how it evolved into what it is today

Learn about the evolution of the U.K. Parliament and the history behind the building...

Video: © UK Parliament Education Service (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

Behold the Gothic-style House of Lords and the House of Commons constituting the Houses of Parliament

Behold the Gothic-style House of Lords and the House of Commons constituting the Houses of Parliament

Historical consideration of London's Houses of Parliament.

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Hear about the history of the Fire of 1834 that destroyed most of the original Palace of Westminster, London

Hear about the history of the Fire of 1834 that destroyed most of the original Palace of Westminster, London

The Fire of 1834, which destroyed most of London's original Palace of Westminster.

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Know about the necessary precautions to bring the whole series of the Magna Carta together at the Robing Room of the Palace of Westminster to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the charter's issue

Know about the necessary precautions to bring the whole series of the Magna Carta together at the Robing Room of the Palace of Westminster to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the charter's issue

Learn about the precautions necessary to bring the four surviving original copies...

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Study London's history through sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the River Thames

Study London's history through sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the River Thames

The history, culture, and diversity of London are reflected in the stories behind...

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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London.

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Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London.

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London: Parliament, Houses of

London: Parliament, Houses of

Houses of Parliament, London.

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The Houses of Parliament's famous clock tower.

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House of Lords

House of Lords

Chamber of the House of Lords in the Houses of Parliament, London.

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Dais of the Royal Robing Room in the House of Lords, London, 1840–60

Dais of the Royal Robing Room in the House of Lords, London, 1840–60

A.F. Kersting

Houses of Parliament in London

Houses of Parliament in London

Houses of Parliament, London, a complex of Gothic Revival buildings designed by Charles...

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Britain

Britain

Houses of Parliament, London, Eng.

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Houses of Parliament at night, London.

Houses of Parliament at night, London.

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Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London

Houses of Parliament (Westminster Palace) and Big Ben, London, from Westminster Bridge.

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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Big Ben (right) and the Houses of Parliament, London.

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Palace of Westminster: Royal Robing Room

Palace of Westminster: Royal Robing Room

The throne in the Royal Robing Room at the Palace of Westminster.

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