Lest we forget 🌺 📸 Imperial War Museums

Bombed in 1941, the House of Commons Chamber was rebuilt by 1950.

Welcome to Youth Parliament 🗳️

Tomorrow, young people take over the Commons Chamber for Youth Parliament. Watch live from 11am. #UKYouthParliament

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420 years ago today, the Gunpowder Plot was foiled in the cellars of the House of Lords. The event is still marked now, when members of the Yeomen of the Guard ceremonially search the cellars of the House of Lords before the King arrives for the State Opening of Parliament. ⬇️

This Halloween, the Elizabeth Tower is putting the 'gothic' into 'neo-Gothic architecture' 🎃

New roof reveal... ✨ Made from pale green Westmoreland slate, sourced from the Lake District’s Elterwater quarry, this 500-million-year-old stone is helping restore one of Parliament’s most iconic buildings. 🪨

"We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us" (Sir Winston Churchill, 1943) Then ➡️ October 1950 Now ➡️ October 2025

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"We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us" (Sir Winston Churchill, 1943)

One month to go! 🗓️ UK Parliament Week starts on 24 November. 🎉 Explore how Parliament works and how you can get involved: www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/ #UKPW2025

At 2am tomorrow morning, all the UK’s clocks will go back. This includes the clock in the Elizabeth Tower. 🕰️

Did you know the Commons Chamber was destroyed in the Blitz?

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How is geology helping plan the restoration of the Palace of Westminster? ...by (literally) digging deep 🪏

Matt takes a closer look at the Commons Chamber’s past... Discover how objects from the 1941 bombing and the post-war rebuild continue to shape its legacy today. Watch the full video via our link in bio 🔗 #RebuildingTheCommons

There will be live exercise activity from 9am until 4pm today to test our joint response to an incident with the emergency services.

We are incredibly proud that the conservation of the Elizabeth Tower was shortlisted for this year’s RIBA #StirlingPrize. It is the first conservation project ever to receive this honour. Congratulations to Witherford Watson Mann Architects and all those shortlisted.

How does Parliament's Broadcasting Unit keep the cameras running? 🎥 Let Emily show you what goes into transmitting business across the world.

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When the House sits late, the Commons library stays open 📚 On Monday nights, library services are available to MPs and their staff, long after the sun sets. Follow John for a quick tour of one of Parliament's key services.

On 10 May 1941, during the Blitz, the House of Commons Chamber was destroyed by an incendiary bomb.

How do pennies make Parliament run on time? 🪙 In "The Secret Life of Coins" hear the Royal Mint Museum chat to our clockmaker Andrew about small change ⬇️ www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/podcast/101/

The restoration of the Elizabeth Tower by Purcell has been shortlisted in RIBA’s search for the UK’s best building. The Stirling Prize people’s vote closes 5 October 👉 www.architecture.com/awards-and-c...

From sunrise to sunset ⛅ 🌙 Discover and download more shots of Parliament at golden hour ➡️ flic.kr/s/aHBqjCsH1w

Only two months until UK Parliament Week 🕑 Access resources, play games, and download your free kit: www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/ Don't forget to tag #UKPW for a chance to be featured on our channels 📍

Both Houses have now risen for recess, and will return on Monday 13 October. 🍂

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UK Parliament Week 2025 is less than three months away 🕒 Learn about this year's theme and download free resources on the #UKPW2025 website ➡️ www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/

Thank you for visiting us Alice 👋 Visit Big Ben too: www.parliament.uk/visiting/vis...

how it started (2020) ➡️ how it’s going (2025) We are excited to announce that the restoration of the Elizabeth Tower by Purcell has been shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize.

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Formula E’s crew swapped the pit lane for the clock room when they filmed inside Elizabeth Tower for their London season finale broadcast. ⏱️ ⚡

UK Parliament Week 2025 is just around the corner 🎉 Sign up for free, unbox your kit, and learn how Parliament works step-by-step.

Yesterday evening the Palace of Westminster was lit in white to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War. #VJ80

For the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the Elizabeth Tower was lit last night with scenes of gatherings across the Commonwealth in 1945 marking the end of the Second World War. #VJ80

Today is the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. On this day in the Lords in 1945, the State Opening of Parliament took place. It was the first for several years to happen in the Lords chamber itself. Between 1941 and 1944, State Openings took place in the Robing Room, pictured here.

As Big Ben strikes at 12 midday today, a national two-minute silence will begin to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. #VJDay80

This place looks cute… I wonder what’s inside? You can explore the Palace of Westminster, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its stories this summer.

We love seeing the Palace of Westminster through your eyes 🎨 Thank you to Instagram user anthropologist_diary for sharing this beautiful watercolour and ink painting of Elizabeth Tower.

📃 Members completed further check and change of #EmploymentRightsBill. Members asked government to think again on contributions to political funds, industrial action, and employment terms for the education sector. There was also a tied vote. Find out more 🔽 www.parliament.uk/business/new...

The House of Commons has risen for summer recess and will return on Monday 1 September. During recess MPs can carry out other duties such as constituency work.

Headphones on 🎧 Enjoy the President Macron state visit ASMR with the Household Cavalry 👢🎺

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Can you hear the bells? 🔔 The restoration of the Elizabeth Tower has won a Royal Institute of British Architects National Award.

Yesterday, Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, addressed Members of both Houses during an official state visit to UK Parliament.

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The perfect London day out ☀️ We love these sunny shots by behnooshtzlens on Instagram.

Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, paid an official state visit to UK Parliament 👇