Houses of the Parliament Magnet

The landmark, photographed by most tourists visiting London, is brought fully to life by the warm late autumn light and the dark threatening clouds above. This set of conditions lasted but a few minutes. Being there is the only real skill. The Houses of Parliament is located entirely within the Palace of Westminster, in the City of Westminster on the western bank of the River Thames. Westminster Palace, was rebuilt from the year 1840 on the site of important medieval remains, is a fine example of neo-Gothic architecture. The site – which also comprises the small medieval Church of Saint Margaret, built in Perpendicular Gothic style, and Westminster Abbey, where all the sovereigns since the 11th century have been crowned – is of great h...