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Houses of Parliament

Houses of Parliament

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Copyright

Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) First large-scale public building of the Gothic revival in Britain. After a fire destroyed the old Palace of Westminster, Charles Barry won a competition for its replacement. Together with Augustus Pugin, a passionate Gothic specialist, he created a building that combined a functional plan and modern technology with Gothic detail. The Palace was finished in 1868.
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Houses of Parliament

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Houses of Parliament see Westminster Palace .

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