The Palace's structure
The history of the present-day Palace of Westminster is a journey which begins with its reconstruction by the architect Charles Barry after the Great Fire of 1834, through various ravages of the 20th century such as the Second World War, to the magnificent building as we know it today.
One of the biggest threats to the Palace of Westminster over the centuries has been fire. Read more about the Great Fire of 1834, which destroyed almost the entire Palace
How the Palace of Westminster was rebuilt after being devastated by the Great Fire of 1834
Find out about the men responsible for the Palace's stunning Gothic architecture
Why was the design for the new Palace unique? And how did the new Palace affect the imagination of the Victorian public?
Pollution has continuously threatened the Palaces distinctive stone faade. Read more about how the Palace has been carefully preserved and maintained over the past century
The Victoria Tower was once the tallest and largest square building in the world. Find out about this spectacular tower which crowns the Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster includes a number of distinctive towers. Read more about them, and why they were constructed
Learn about the wartime Parliament and the temporary homes of the Lords and Commons during those years
How was the Commons rebuilt after its destruction by incendiary bombs in 1941?