Hear about the history, its architecture, and working of the U.K. Parliament and how it evolved into what it is today

Hear about the history, its architecture, and working of the U.K. Parliament and how it evolved into what it is today

Learn about the evolution of the U.K. Parliament and the history behind the building of the current Houses of Parliament, designed by Sir Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin.
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