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Parliament: Big Ben
The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell. This resource gives users the chance to build a virtual Big Ben, go behind the scenes and find out the facts and...
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The House of Commons Heritage Collection
This comprehensive site from the Curatorial Services of the House of Commons in Ottawa collects and celebrates the architecture, fine art, and heritage spaces of Canada's Parliament. The Collection Profiles gives students web-based...
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Parliament of Canada: Stephane Dion
This is the official web page from the Government of Canada for Stephane Dion; it lists his professional qualifications, membership in House of Commons Committees, and a list of publications via a Publications hyperlink. Students looking...
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New Zealand Parliament the Place to Visit
Discover the parliamentary buildings in New Zealand. The resource provides a time line of the events of the houses, details about the fire that destroyed much of the parliamentary building, and restoration and conservation details.
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Parliament of Canada: Officers of Parliament
This resource provides information about the Parliament of Canada, and the Government House Leader.
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Canadian Heritage: Visiting the Capital
Resource designed to give complete preparation for a field trip to Ottawa and Parliament.
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The Palace of Westminster
Gives a brief history of the Palace of Westminster, the site of the United Kingdom's parliament.
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Etc: Houses of Parliament, Westminster; Plan of Principal Floor, 1836 1868
This is the Plan of Principal Floor of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, England.
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Web Gallery of Art: The Houses of Parliament in London
An image of "The Houses of Parliament in London", created by Claude Monet in 1904 (Oil on canvas, 81 x 92 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Houses of Parliament, London
An image of "The Houses of Parliament, London", created by Claude Monet in 1904 (Oil on canvas, 81 x 92 cm).
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Etc: Plan of the Parliament House, Budapest, 1885 1902
This is a plan of the Parliament House in Budapest, Hungary. It is an example of Modern Architecture. Construction lasted from 1885 to 1902. The Parliament House is located on Pest's Riverbank. The building is a symbol of Hungary's...
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Parliamentary Archives: Gunpowder, Treason, Plot
This resource of archived content presents the tale of wars, murder, secrets, and lies. Discover the story of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot by exploring pictures, diagrams, original documents, and more.
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A View on Cities: Budapest: Parliament House
Parliament House seen from Fisherman's Bastion (Budapest)
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Wikipedia: Featured Image: Parliament House, Canberra, Australia
Panoramic view of the front architecture of Australia's 'new' Parliament House built into Capital Hill and showing the 'boomerang' shaped design. Construction was completed at a cost of over AU$1.1 billion and the building opened in 1988...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Taxation Without Representation
The issue thus drawn centered on the question of representation. From the colonies' point of view, it was impossible to consider themselves represented in Parliament unless they actually elected members to the House of Commons. But this...
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America's Homepage: The Quartering Act of 1765
Read the full text of The Quartering Act of the British Parliament in 1765, which required colonists to provide food and shelter for soldiers.
BBC
Bbc: History: Westminster: A New Palace for a New Age
This site talks about the history of the Palace of Westminster. It offers numerous pages of information on both the palaces past and present day affairs. Various pictures are provided as well.
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Bbc: Palace of Westminster
A brief history of the Palace of Westminster. Notes about its reconstruction are included.