The last excursion in our weekend trifecta was a tour of the magnificent Westminster Palace, otherwise known as the Houses Of Parliament, the seat of government for the oldest functional democracy on Earth. It was a horridly wet and rainy day outside, but our spirits were enlivened by the truly stunning interiors of the Parliament buildings. I must thank Natalia and her English teacher for the invitation, as it was an outing for their class. I had been on the tour before, but it never loses its wonder.Government in the United Kingdom has been through a tumultuous history, with raging conflicts between politicians and monarchs. Today, however, those kind of troubles are a memory, and the UK has a truly evolved democracy where the average citizen like myself can stand at the Prime Minister's box in the Commons, from where Britain once governed an Empire that covered a third of the world. Alas, but quite understandably, no photos were allowed inside, except in the Great Hall, which has been standing for over 900 years. I only had my phone with me so all the photos below (except for one) where taken with that.After the tour of Parliament, we ventured over to the Jewel Tower to see where politicians kept their treasures hidden. Despite the weather, it was a fascinating and excellent tour, and one I would highly recommend!
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The statue of Sir Winston Churchill watches over the Elizabeth Tower from Parliament Square.
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Oliver Cromwell, a lunatic who banned Christmas in Parliament!
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The Great Hall, the oldest part of the House Of Parliament.
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A photo I took surreptitiously a couple of years ago of the House Of Lords, the most opulent debating chamber in the world.
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Treasures inside the Jewel Tower.
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The sword in this cabinet below is over 1000 years old, and was discovered after World War II.
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