For a debate with pomp and ceremony take a seat in the public gallery at the Houses of Parliament. These are much in demand so prepare to queue. The House sits Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 14:30, Wednesday at 10:00 and most Fridays at 9:30.
Tube Station: Westminster on Circle and District Lines Telephone: 0207 219 3000
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Sunday, 23 November 2008
Friday, 23 November 2007
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
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.
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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