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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

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Dais of the Royal Robing Room in the House of Lords, London, 1840–60

Charles Barry and Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin: Houses of Parliament

Houses of Parliament at night, London.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

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Behold the Gothic-style House of Lords and the House of Commons constituting the Houses of Parliament

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