“It’s the symbol of London. It’s the symbol of Parliament. Some would say it’s the symbol of representative democracy across the world.” The author of The Day Parliament Burned Down and Mr. Barry’s War: Rebuilding the Houses of Parliament After the Great Fire strongly suggests you start planning your next trip to The Palace of Westminster soon. “It’s going to be shut from the early 2020s for at least six years. Quite a substantial period, if things progress as planned. Now is the time to visit!”

Click on our latest podcast episode below to hear Shenton speak about the brilliant architect who gave the iconic building new life, his adversaries and the heroic characters who got caught up in Mr. Barry’s War.

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