Houses Of Parliament Collection

The filming of Dr Who - Daleks characters across the river from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. 1964

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye beyond

UK, England, London, River Thames and Big Ben

Inside the clock face of Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Capture Of Guy Fawkes, 1605, (c1850). Fawkes was an English conspirator who attempted to blow up the houses of Parliament on November 5th

Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Bridge, Thames, London, England, United Kingdom

Aerial view of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, London Eye and River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Devils Acre - Westminster, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Devils Acre-Westminster, 1872. Devils Acre, a Victorian slum near Westminster Abbey had a high rate of mortality from diseases such as typhoid. From, " LONDON

New Year fireworks and Big Ben, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

UK, England, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye and Lambeth Bridge

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, River Thames, Westminster Bridge

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and London Eye

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and London Eye

TV Programmes Doctor Who Daleks sighted on Westminster Bridge. 1993

The River Thames, Westminster Bridge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in the evening, London, England, UK

Buses crossing Westminster Bridge by Houses of Parliament, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Richard The Lionheart Statue, Houses of Parliament, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lambeth Bridge and Houses of Parliament, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Westminster Bridge, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunset over the Houses of Parliament, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, from across the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

New Year fireworks and Big Ben, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Red London bus crossing Westiminster Bridge, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament by the River Thames at dusk, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Red telephone box & Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, London, England, UK

London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Telephone Box
UK, England, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Telephone Box

UK, England, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Lambeth Bridge

Houses of Parliament and River Thames, London, England, UK

London Eye and Big Ben, South bank, London, England

Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, London, England

The River Thames and Houses of Parliament at Westminster at sunset with gull, UK, November 2005

London From The Air the Palace of Westminster at lower right and County Hall at centre right
An aerial view over the Thames in London, with the Palace of Westminster at lower right and County Hall at centre right, circa 1950

Thames River in London, mid-1800s
Westminster and the Houses of Parliament from the Thames, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben

Queens robing room, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Interior of the Palace of Westminster in London, with (all-male) members of parliament on opposing benches. Lithograph after a painting

England, London, Palace of Westminster, Big Ben and Underground Sign

Sir Charles Barry, British architect, c1840 (1878). Charles Barry (1795-1860), was a prolific English architect who designed the reconstructed Palace of Westminster after the original building was

Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. A satirical illustration on the capture of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is the best known of the conspirators behind a Roman Catholic conspiracy

Houses of Parliament, London, England

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Clement Attlee, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Clement Attlee, 1950s, (2023). Attlee (1883-1967) was a British statesman and Labour MP for Limehouse from 1922

Womans only place in Parliament: behind the grille in the Ladies Gallery (litho)
3637873 Womans only place in Parliament: behind the grille in the Ladies Gallery (litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Womans only place in Parliament)

The Tea-Room, House of Commons, Westminster, London, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume X, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Big Ben with Hungerford Bridge at sunset, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Big Ben clock tower stands above the Houses of Parliament at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in snow, Parliament Square, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Bridge, and River Thames seen from London Eye, London, England, United Kingdom

London landmarks at night. Three landmarks on the River Thames at Westminster, London, England. The Houses of Parliament (or Palace of Westminster) is at upper left, seen behind Westminster Bridge

LONDON: PARLIAMENT. Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge crossing the Thames in Lodon, England. Photograph, c1955

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic Big Ben also known as the Clock Tower
England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic " Big Ben" also known as the Clock Tower, part of the House of Parliament building (also known as the Palace of Westminster)

Throne in Queens robing room, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Lords Library, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of the clock of Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The original "Big Ben"(engraving)
6032921 The original " Big Ben" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The original " Big Ben." Properly " Big Ben" is the ")

Whitehall from Charing Cross, c1899, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Whitehall from Charing Cross, c1899, (c1900). The view from Trafalgar Square in Westminster, London, with the equestrian statue of King Charles I on the right

The Houses of Lords and Commons, Westminster, London, 1815. Artist: Byrne
The Houses of Lords and Commons, Westminster, London, 1815

Millenium Wheel & Parliament, London, England

Woolsack, House of Lords, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Houses of Parliament and London Eye in winter, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View of passenger pod capsule, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the River Thames from the London Eye at dusk, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Big Ben and Union Jack, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Detail of carving, Westminster Hall, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Houses of Parliament and London Eye at dusk, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster Bridge and River Thames, London, England, UK, Europe

Westminster Bridge, the River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, England, UK

Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Big Ben and Union Jack flag, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, UK, Europe

Houses of Parliament, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Parliament Square, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, London, England, UK

Birds Eye View of London as seen from a balloon, 1884 (hand-coloured engraving)
5051325 Birds Eye View of London as seen from a balloon, 1884 (hand-coloured engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) & Brewer

The Houses of Parliament, Sunset, 1903. Creator: Claude Monet
The Houses of Parliament, Sunset, 1903

Old Street Map of London South and River Thames 1908
Detailed colour Street Plan of London from 1908. The street map features London South wiith the River Thames from Vauxhall Bridge to the London Docks and features Westminster

Big Ben (Queen Elizabeth Tower), the Houses of Parliament), UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Westminster Bridge, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Palace of Westminster, London, c. 1930
A view across the Thames to the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Several barges can be seen in the foreground going about their daily work

The Coronation Dinner of James II in Westminster Hall, 1685, (1947). Creator: Samuel Moore
The Coronation Dinner of James II in Westminster Hall, 1685, (1947). Banquet held in Westminster Hall at the Palace of Westminster in London, to celebrate the coronation of King James II

Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, c1948. Creator: Unknown
Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

An old routemaster bus and Big Ben, also known as Elizabeth Tower. Part of the Houses of Parliament and a Unesco World Heritage site, London, England, UK

Nelson Mandela statue on Parliament square and Big Ben, also known as Elizabeth Tower. Part of the Houses of Parliament and a Unesco World Heritage site, London, England, UK

View of the Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Lambeth Bridge, London, England, UK

Red and green traffic lights direct traffic in front of the Big Ben bell tower at the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain February 22, 2016

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Steeped in history and grandeur, the Houses of Parliament stand proudly within the iconic Palace of Westminster. Inside the clock face of Big Ben, time seems to stand still as it chimes its melodic tune, marking each passing hour with precision. This c1905 image captures the timeless beauty of this architectural marvel. As night falls on New Year's Eve, fireworks illuminate the sky above Big Ben, creating a breathtaking spectacle that mesmerizes all who witness it. The combination of vibrant colors and the majestic silhouette of Westminster creates an unforgettable scene that symbolizes celebration and unity. From every angle, London's landmarks intertwine harmoniously. In one view, we see the Houses of Parliament standing tall alongside Big Ben while overlooking the London Eye beyond, and is a testament to England's rich heritage and modernity coexisting seamlessly. The enchanting sight from Westminster Bridge showcases a picturesque panorama where historic buildings meet the tranquil waters of River Thames. The Houses of Parliament majestically reflect upon its surface while Big Ben stands as a silent sentinel guarding over this historical tapestry. An aerial perspective reveals an awe-inspiring vista encompassing not only the Houses of Parliament but also Westminster Abbey and London Eye along with River Thames meandering through this magnificent cityscape, and is a captivating glimpse into London's soul - where tradition meets innovation against nature's backdrop. Gustave Doré takes us back in time to 1872 when he portrays 'The Devils Acre' surrounding Westminster - showcasing how this area has transformed throughout centuries yet retaining its allure till today. Meanwhile, 'The Capture Of Guy Fawkes' reminds us about significant events that unfolded within these very walls in 1605 - forever etching their mark on British history. Lambeth Bridge becomes another vantage point for admiring London's splendor as it frames both Houses of Parliament and Big Ben alongside other prominent landmarks like London Eye. This composition encapsulates the city's essence, where old and new coexist harmoniously.