History of the Parliamentary estate
The Palace of Westminster, more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, looks very different from the medieval palace which once stood here. What happened to these old medieval buildings?
The Middle Ages
Read about the intriguing and colourful history of the Palace of Westminster, during the Middle Ages
From the Reformation to 1834
Learn about the turbulent yet exciting history of the ancient Palace of Westminster, from the Reformation to the Great Fire of 1834
Key dates
Discover the key dates in the history of the ancient Palace of Westminster
Contemporary Context
Find out more about the sections of the ancient Palace of Westminster which survive today
Further your research
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