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May in London

nobody@flickr.com (a.traveller) — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:27:08 -0700

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nobody@flickr.com (Lea Valley Photographic) — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:21 -0700

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Tower of Power

The Terrace, Houses of Parliament

nobody@flickr.com (Leonard Bentley) — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:23:29 -0700

Leonard Bentley posted a photo:

I think that this photograph dates from 1929-1932, in the background is the temporary footbridge which was erected in June 1929 whilst the old Lambeth Suspension Bridge was dismantled and the new Lambeth Bridge constructed.

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nobody@flickr.com (rosstek) — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:47 -0700

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Nokia 808 Pureview - 34 MP

Sunday at Westminster

nobody@flickr.com (dorrisd) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:02:41 -0700

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The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its tenants, the Palace lies on the Middlesex bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London. Its name, which derives from the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex that was destroyed by fire in 1834, and its replacement New Palace that stands today. For ceremonial purposes, the palace retains its original style and status as a royal residence.
The first royal palace was built on the site in the eleventh century, and Westminster was the primary London residence of the Kings of England until a fire destroyed much of the complex in 1512. After that, it served as the home of Parliament, which had been meeting there since the thirteenth century, and the seat of the Royal Courts of Justice, based in and around Westminster Hall. In 1834, an even greater fire ravaged the heavily rebuilt Houses of Parliament, and the only structures of significance to survive were Westminster Hall, the Cloisters of St Stephen's, the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft and the Jewel Tower.
The subsequent competition for the reconstruction of the Palace was won by architect Charles Barry and his design for a building in the Perpendicular Gothic style. The remains of the Old Palace (with the exception of the detached Jewel Tower) were incorporated in its much larger replacement, which contains over 1,100 rooms organised symmetrically around two series of courtyards. Part of the New Palace's area of 3.24 hectares (8 acres) was reclaimed from the Thames, which is the setting of its principal façade, the 266-metre (873 ft) river front. Barry was assisted by Augustus W. N. Pugin, a leading authority on Gothic architecture and style, who provided designs for the decoration and furnishings of the Palace. Construction started in 1840 and lasted for thirty years, suffering great delays and cost overruns, as well as the death of both leading architects; works for the interior decoration continued intermittently well into the twentieth century. Major conservation work has been carried out since, to reverse the effects of London's air pollution, and extensive repairs took place after the Second World War, including the reconstruction of the Commons Chamber following its bombing in 1941.
The Palace is one of the centres of political life in the United Kingdom; "Westminster" has become a metonym for the UK Parliament, and the Westminster system of government has taken its name after it. The Elizabeth Tower, in particular, which is often referred to by the name of its main bell, "Big Ben", is an iconic landmark of London and the United Kingdom in general, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city and an emblem of parliamentary democracy. The Palace of Westminster has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

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Nightfall over the British Empire

nobody@flickr.com (Xenedis) — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:50:40 -0700

Xenedis posted a photo:

Another view I captured of the Houses of Parliament, Elizabeth Tower, Westminster Bridge and the River Thames.

Standing in the rain for two hours was worth it, especially as it was our last night in London and I'm not sure how soon another opportunity will present itself.

London Eye contre jour

nobody@flickr.com (Kirkleyjohn) — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:01:14 -0700

Kirkleyjohn posted a photo:

An iPhone shot taken by a member of the next generation and posted on his behalf with his approval!

thames river

nobody@flickr.com (Keith.CA) — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:31:14 -0700

Keith.CA posted a photo:

June 21, 2011: Palace of Westminster, built 1840-70 - London, England

Texture courtesy of Anna Lenabem

London Blues

nobody@flickr.com (Xenedis) — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:35:34 -0700

Xenedis posted a photo:

An image of the London Houses of Parliament, Elizabeth Tower, the Westminster Bridge and the River Thames was on my list of quintessential London scenes to capture during our fleeting five-day visit.

On the first night, it was wet and miserable, and my efforts down at Tower Bridge weren't as pleasing as I had hoped.

On night two, we were on our way back to London from Ely and Cambridge, so a twilight shoot was not possible.

Night three saw us catching up for dinner with some good friends who have recently moved to London for a few years.

Night four was my last chance to capture the iconic scene.

The weather has been wet, cold and windy for the entire duration of the trip, but I decided that I was going to capture my image no matter what the weather presented.

After standing in cold rain for over an hour, waiting for the right light and for the lights to switch on and illuminate my subject, I finally landed my image.

It was worth it.

Palace of Westminster

nobody@flickr.com (dorrisd) — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:55:32 -0700

dorrisd posted a photo:

The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its tenants, the Palace lies on the Middlesex bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London. Its name, which derives from the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex that was destroyed by fire in 1834, and its replacement New Palace that stands today. For ceremonial purposes, the palace retains its original style and status as a royal residence.
The first royal palace was built on the site in the eleventh century, and Westminster was the primary London residence of the Kings of England until a fire destroyed much of the complex in 1512. After that, it served as the home of Parliament, which had been meeting there since the thirteenth century, and the seat of the Royal Courts of Justice, based in and around Westminster Hall. In 1834, an even greater fire ravaged the heavily rebuilt Houses of Parliament, and the only structures of significance to survive were Westminster Hall, the Cloisters of St Stephen's, the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft and the Jewel Tower.
The subsequent competition for the reconstruction of the Palace was won by architect Charles Barry and his design for a building in the Perpendicular Gothic style. The remains of the Old Palace (with the exception of the detached Jewel Tower) were incorporated in its much larger replacement, which contains over 1,100 rooms organised symmetrically around two series of courtyards. Part of the New Palace's area of 3.24 hectares (8 acres) was reclaimed from the Thames, which is the setting of its principal façade, the 266-metre (873 ft) river front. Barry was assisted by Augustus W. N. Pugin, a leading authority on Gothic architecture and style, who provided designs for the decoration and furnishings of the Palace. Construction started in 1840 and lasted for thirty years, suffering great delays and cost overruns, as well as the death of both leading architects; works for the interior decoration continued intermittently well into the twentieth century. Major conservation work has been carried out since, to reverse the effects of London's air pollution, and extensive repairs took place after the Second World War, including the reconstruction of the Commons Chamber following its bombing in 1941.
The Palace is one of the centres of political life in the United Kingdom; "Westminster" has become a metonym for the UK Parliament, and the Westminster system of government has taken its name after it. The Elizabeth Tower, in particular, which is often referred to by the name of its main bell, "Big Ben", is an iconic landmark of London and the United Kingdom in general, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city and an emblem of parliamentary democracy. The Palace of Westminster has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

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22/365

nobody@flickr.com (*Feather*) — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:49:18 -0700

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The Houses of Parliament

nobody@flickr.com (el.manuelito) — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:35:19 -0700

el.manuelito posted a photo:

London Eye & Big Ben in London

nobody@flickr.com (Arpad Lukacs Photography) — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:32:24 -0700

Arpad Lukacs Photography posted a photo:

Houses of Parliament

nobody@flickr.com (Patty Hance) — Sun, 12 May 2013 12:09:14 -0700

Patty Hance posted a photo:

London

Houses of Parliament DSC_3728.jpg

nobody@flickr.com (Sav's Photo Gallery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:34:47 -0700

Sav's Photo Gallery posted a photo:

Sandwich bored

nobody@flickr.com (NPNX) — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:45:36 -0700

NPNX posted a photo:

Snowy day in london, this guy must have just looked over the second the shutter went off.

Puddles

nobody@flickr.com (tpsfranken) — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:29:46 -0700

tpsfranken posted a photo:

Victoria tower after heavy rainfall

Cab

nobody@flickr.com (tpsfranken) — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:29:47 -0700

tpsfranken posted a photo:

Black cab at Westminister.

Although the roof is missing, and there is a leaf in the puddle, I was quite happy with the result. Good learning experience for next time.

Big Ben

nobody@flickr.com (John Fenner) — Sun, 12 May 2013 09:06:28 -0700

John Fenner posted a photo:

Big Ben from the London Eye

Houses of Parliament

nobody@flickr.com (John Fenner) — Sun, 12 May 2013 09:06:27 -0700

John Fenner posted a photo:

Big Ben from the London Eye