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Houses of Parliament London, England, UK

1801: As part of his alterations to the Commons Chamber to make room for new Irish MPs, James Wyatt rips out medieval furnishings and destroys medieval wall paintings.

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June 7, 1832: The Reform Act

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October 16, 1834: Tally-Sack Fire at Houses of Parliament

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1835: A Parliamentary Committee concludes that the Palace of Westminster should be rebuilt in the Gothic or Elizabethan style and opens a design competition. This is won by the architect Charles Barry, who chose the Gothic style.

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1840: Construction begins on new Palace of Westminster in Gothic Revival style

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Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), London, England, UK location
1847: The Lords Chamber is completed.

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1852: Constitution Act

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1852: The Commons Chamber of the Houses of Parliament is completed and its architect, Charles Barry, is knighted.

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1860: Victoria Tower is completed.

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1870: Reconstruction of Palace of Westminster completed

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June 4, 1940: Churchill's "We Shall Fight on the Beaches" speech

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May 11, 1941: Commons Chamber of Parliament destroyed

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