Recently we've shared the people, stories, and secret histories behind 150 years of the Palace of Westminster. See what you've learned in our quiz! ⬇️
(🤫 Psst: No one sees your choices, so don't worry about getting it wrong! We'll be back with answers later.)
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1. Which duo built the Palace of Westminster 150 years ago?
2. How was the Great Fire of 1834 started?
3. Where in the Palace of Westminster is the "prison room" located?
4. How many years has the Elizabeth Tower been standing?
5. In what architectural style was the Palace of Westminster built?
6. Which of the following parts of the Palace have stood since the medieval period?
It was indeed Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin that built the Palace of Westminster!
Find out more about how and why they did it here ⏬
No, it wasn't a baker, or a candle stick maker. 🍰🕯️ Maybe you should brush up on this story... as it was indeed burning counting (tally) sticks in a furnace that caused the fire of 1834!
That's right! The prison room is at the base of the Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben.
Check out this thread to find out more about it, and all the other secret spaces in the Palace of Westminster 👇
Another right answer from the majority! Last year we celebrated 160 years of the Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben.
There seems to be no question on this one! The Palace of Westminster is indeed built in the Gothic Revival style.
Another correct answer! Westminster Hall is the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster, being built in 1097 and surviving the fire of 1834 that destroyed the rest of the Palace.
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