Inside the clock face of Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
The Capture Of Guy Fawkes, 1605, (c1850). Fawkes was an English conspirator who attempted to blow up the houses of Parliament on November 5th
The Devils Acre - Westminster, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréThe Devils Acre-Westminster, 1872. Devils Acre, a Victorian slum near Westminster Abbey had a high rate of mortality from diseases such as typhoid. From, " LONDON
The House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Creator: UnknownThe House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Interior of the Palace of Westminster in London, with (all-male) members of parliament on opposing benches. Lithograph after a painting
The Houses of Lords and Commons, Westminster, London, 1815. Artist: ByrneThe Houses of Lords and Commons, Westminster, London, 1815
Whitehall from Charing Cross, c1899, (c1900). Creator: UnknownWhitehall from Charing Cross, c1899, (c1900). The view from Trafalgar Square in Westminster, London, with the equestrian statue of King Charles I on the right
Sir Charles Barry, British architect, c1840 (1878). Charles Barry (1795-1860), was a prolific English architect who designed the reconstructed Palace of Westminster after the original building was
Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John LeechDiscovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. A satirical illustration on the capture of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is the best known of the conspirators behind a Roman Catholic conspiracy
The Houses of Parliament, Sunset, 1903. Creator: Claude MonetThe Houses of Parliament, Sunset, 1903
The Coronation Dinner of James II in Westminster Hall, 1685, (1947). Creator: Samuel MooreThe Coronation Dinner of James II in Westminster Hall, 1685, (1947). Banquet held in Westminster Hall at the Palace of Westminster in London, to celebrate the coronation of King James II
Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, c1948. Creator: UnknownWestminster Bridge and Big Ben, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]
Aerial view of London, 1850. Artist: A AppertAerial view of London, 1850. View of London looking north-east, from Westminster and showing the course of the River Thames; in the foreground are Westminster Abbey
The Terrace, afternoon tea, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Promenade at Westminster crowded with its members. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith
Staircase in the Speakers House, 1947. Creator: UnknownStaircase in the Speakers House, 1947. View of the interior of the Palace of Westminster in London. Speakers House is the official residence of the Speaker of the Commons
Big Ben at Night, 1947. Creator: UnknownBig Ben at Night, 1947. Floodlit view of the Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London. The tower, designed in a neo-Gothic style by Augustus Pugin
William Pitt, the Younger, Addressing the Commons, 1793, (1947). Creator: Anton HickelWilliam Pitt, the Younger, Addressing the Commons, 1793, (1947). Session of parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London. Prime Minister William Pitt is on his feet
The Trial of the Earl of Strafford in Westminster Hall, 1641, 1947. Creator: Wenceslaus HollarThe Trial of the Earl of Strafford in Westminster Hall, 1641, (1947). Thomas Wentworth (1593-1641) was the leading adviser of King Charles I in the period leading up to the English Civil War
New Palace Yard and Entrance to Westminster Hall, 1947. Creator: T. ConeyNew Palace Yard and Entrance to Westminster Hall, 1807, (1947). View of part of the Palace of Westminster in London. From " The House of Commons", by Martin Lindsay M.P
The Royal Barge on the River Thames, London, c1751, (1947). Creator: School of Samuel ScottThe Royal Barge on the River Thames, London, c1751, (1947). View Showing Westminster Bridge, the Palace [of Westminster] and [Westminster] Abbey
Victory Day Procession, London, 19 July 1919, (c1920). Creator: UnknownVictory Day Procession, London, 19 July 1919, (c1920)....view in Whitehall as the naval section in the procession passed the Duke of Cambridge memorial - with the cenotaph
Princess Alexandra... at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, 1901Princess Alexandra as Queen of England: Her Majesty passing through the Royal Gallery at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, February 14, 1901
King Edward VII. And Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His Majestys First Parliament, 1901King Edward VII. And Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His Majestys First Parliament, February 14, 1901. Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) in ceremonial ermine
Disraelis First Speech in the House of Commons, London, 7 December 1837, (1901). British Conservative statesman Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) was elected Tory MP for Maidstone in 1837
Armistice Day, London, 11 November 1918, (1935). Creator: UnknownArmistice Day, London, 11 November 1918, (1935). A scene in Whitehall at 11 o clock on November 11th, 1918, when it was known that at long last hostilities has ceased
Houses of Parliament, & Westminster Bridge, London, c1900s. Creator: UnknownHouses of Parliament, & Westminster Bridge, London, c1900s. View of Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster in London, with horse-drawn vehicles and trams on the bridge. Hand-coloured postcard
Houses of Parliament, c1935. Creator: UnknownHouses of Parliament, c1935. The Royal Air Force Memorial at Whitehall Steps in London was erected in 1923 as a memorial to all ranks of the Royal Navy Air Service, Royal Flying Corps
Houses of Westminster, London, 1907, (c1900-1930). From London Post Card Album Collection [E Gordon Smith, Stroud Green Road, c1907]
The House of Commons, February 13, 1893 (1906). Artist: Sir Robert Ponsonby StaplesThe House of Commons, February 13, 1893 (1906). Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone Introducing The Second Home Rule Bill. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII
Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, early 17th century, (c1902-1905)Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, Westminster, London, early 17th century, (c1902-1905). A prisoner at the bar receiving an admonition from the Speaker
Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, London, 20th Century. A Benedictine monastery was founded on this site in the 7th or 8th century
The Colossus of the North; or the Striding Boreas, December 1, 1774. December 1, 1774. Creator: AnonThe Colossus of the North; or the Striding Boreas, December 1, 1774
Hudsons Soap, 1888. Creator: UnknownHudsons Soap, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
Study for Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall, from Microcosm of London, 1807
Study for the House of Lords, 1807 (recto); c. 1807 (verso)
Study for House of Commons, from Microcosm of London, 1807
Study for Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808
Houses of Parliament, London, 1900 / 01. Creator: Claude MonetHouses of Parliament, London, 1900/01
Houses of Parliament, 1850-1900. Creator: UnknownHouses of Parliament, 1850-1900. [Steamships on the River Thames at Westminster]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"
The Victoria Clock Tower London, 1892. Creator: Felix Hilaire BuhotThe Victoria Clock Tower London, 1892
Westminster Bridge, 1884. Creator: Felix Hilaire BuhotWestminster Bridge, 1884
The Thames at Westminster, 1878. Creator: Edwin EdwardsThe Thames at Westminster, 1878
Fire in London, Seen from Hampstead, Oct. 16, 1834, as seen from Hampstead, ca. 1826Fire in London, Seen from Hampstead; The Burning of the Houses of Parliament; Fire at the House of Parliament, Oct. 16, 1834, as seen from Hampstead; Fire in London, from Hampstead, ca. 1826
The Burning of the Houses of Parliament; Fire at the House of Commons, ca. 1834. Formerly attributed to Joseph Mallord William Turner and Peter DeWint
Westminster Bridge, or Westminster Clock Tower, 1860-98. Creator: Felix Hilaire BuhotWestminster Bridge, or Westminster Clock Tower, 1860-98
The Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1779. Creator: John Singleton CopleyThe Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1779
Ciuitatis Westmonasteriensis pars (Westminster from the River), 1647
Sala Regalis cum Curia West-monastery, vulgo Westminster haal (Westminster Hall), 1647
Tootehill fields (Amoenissimi aliquot locorum... Prospectus), 1625-77
