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Now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor. The major structure to survive various fires, Westminster Hall was built between 1087 and 1100 and is one of the largest medieval halls in Europe with an unsupported hammerbeam roof. During the 14th century the Hall housed the courts of law as well as shops and stalls selling legal equipment - wigs and pens. Following a fire in 1512, Henry VIII abandoned the Palace and it has been home to the two seats of Parliament - the Commons and the Lords - ever since. Yet another disastrous fire in 1834 destroyed everything except Westminster Hall and the Jewel Tower. A competition to redevelop thewhole site was won by Sir Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin who came upwith the mock Gothic building that has become such a familiar landmarktoday and includes Big Ben (the bell that chimes on the hour) and the largest clock face in the country. Members of the public can watch debates when Parliament is in session - you don't need tickets in advance but may have to queue. To watch Prime Minister's Question Time (Wed 12noon, when Parliament is sitting) it's advisable to get tickets in advance.Houses of Parliament events
Akademi: Maaya
TIMES 6.30pm PRICING booking required Free
Directed by the choreographer Gauri Sharma Tripathi, this dance-theatre work, incorporating both contemporary and classical South Asian dance styles, looks at the aesthetic values of Indian culture.
Akademi: New Work
TIMES 5pm PRICING booking required Free
The South Asian dance organisation hosts this programme of classical and modern dance, presented by community groups from across the capital and the rest of the country.
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, St Margaret Street, London, Westminster, London SW1A | At Houses of Parliament
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 1 minute from Houses of Parliament
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Abingdon Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Victoria Embankment, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Attractions > Museums
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Westminster, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 12 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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The Old Vic Tunnels, Station Approach Road, SE1 | 14 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, WC2H | 16 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Smith Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 7 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Northumberland Avenue, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 12 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 12 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
27 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
RICS, Parliament Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
4 Millbank, Westminster, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 5 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
North Court, 1 Great Peter Street, , London, Westminster, London SW1P | 5 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 19 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 19 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 25 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
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52 Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1H | 11 minutes from Houses of Parliament
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London > Nightlife > Bars
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What's On Today Near Houses Of Parliament Student Symposium: Contemporary Currents Business Events | On 27th May 2012 Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 12 minutes walk from Houses Of Parliament Students present their research....More Hari Sivanesan & Pirashanna Thevarajah Concerts | On 27th May 2012 Southbank Centre 12 minutes walk from Houses Of Parliament The veena player and mridangam player perform traditional Indian music....More Chelsea Opera Group: Maria Padilla Concerts | On 27th May 2012 Southbank Centre 12 minutes walk from Houses Of Parliament Brad Cohen conducts Donizetti's dramatic opera about the secret wife of the ruler of Castile, starring soprano Nelly Miricioiu as ...More Tramway Exhibitions | On 27th May 2012 Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 12 minutes walk from Houses Of Parliament Performances by artists including Shelley Nadashi, Charlotte Prodger and Corin Sworn, and Sophie Macpherson and Clare Stephenson....More Artists' Long-form Film-Making: Talk Exhibitions | On 27th May 2012 Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 12 minutes walk from Houses Of Parliament With Stuart Comer....More Global Centres: Talk Exhibitions | On 27th May 2012 Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 12 minutes walk from Houses Of Parliament With May Adadol Ingawanij....More Klezmania Concerts | On 27th May 2012 National Theatre Foyer 13 minutes walk from Houses Of Parliament The band plays Jewish, Gypsy and Eastern European folk....More Dancers Inc Presents: Revolution Dance | Until 10th June 2012 Haymarket Theatre Royal 16 minutes walk from Houses Of Parliament Dancers and fellow judges from television's Got To Dance, Kimberly Wyatt and Adam Garcia, star in a futuristic dance show, ...More Sundays at Yates's Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 27th May 2012 Yates's 17 minutes walk from Houses Of Parliament Resident DJs play house, dance, chart, R&B and hip hop....More Comedy Store Players Comedy | On 27th May 2012 Comedy Store 18 minutes walk from Houses Of Parliament Improvised comedy from Marcus Brigstocke, Neil Mullarkey, Andy Smart, Steve Edis, Niall Ashdown and Josie Lawrence....More
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