The Palace of Westminster -- Jewel Tower, Westminster, London, UK
N 51° 29.912 W 000° 07.561
30U E 699478 N 5709182
An interpretive sign near Jewel Tower explains the nearly thousand year history of the Palace of Westminster
Waymark Code: WMT6KX
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/04/2016
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The Palace of Westminster has existed in this location for over a thousand years.
An interpretive sign nearby at Jewel Tower explains the thousand-year-old history of this historic palace, better known now in modern times as the Houses of Parliament.
The sign reads as follows:
THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
The Palace of Westminster formed the main residence of the kings and queens of England from the reign of King Edward the Confessor (1042-66) to c. 1512.
It underwent many changes and was almost completely rebuilt after a devastating fire in October 1834. The magnificent new palace is commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its main occupants.
The medieval remains of the palace include Westminster Hall -- started by King William Rufus (1087-1100), but mainly dating to the reign of King Richard II (1377-99) - the Chapel of St. Mary under Croft and the former Chapel of St. Stephen above it (now St. Stephen’s Hall), both much restored, The Cloisters and the Jewel Tower.
English Heritage"
Type of Historic Marker: Interpretive sign
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: English heritage
Age/Event Date: 01/01/1042
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