HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
Westminster, London SW1. Telephone: (0207) 219 4272. Tube: Westminster.
This superb mock-Gothic building replaced the original Palace of Westminster which burnt down in 1834. The Clock Tower houses the famous bell 'Big Ben', which chimes every hour, with four smaller ones ringing on the quarter hour. For debates queue outside St Stephen's entrance - House of Commons: Mon-Thu 14.30-22.00; Fri 09.30-15.00. House of Lords: Debate times vary.
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