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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Palace of Westminster | | | | | |  Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - Gothic architecture - CharacteristicsThe style emphasizes verticality and features almost skeletal stone structures with great expanses of glass, sharply pointed spires, cluster columns, flying buttresses, ribbed vaults, pointed arches using the ogive shape, and inventive sculptural detail. These features are all the consequence of a focus on large stained-glass windows that allowed more light to enter than was possible with older styles. To achieve this "light" style, flying buttresses were used as a means of support to enable higher ceilings and slender columns. Many of these features had already appeared, for example i ...
See also:Gothic architecture, Gothic architecture - Origins, Gothic architecture - The Term Gothic, Gothic architecture - Characteristics, Gothic architecture - Brick Gothic, Gothic architecture - Gothic Architecture in England, Gothic architecture - Sequence of Gothic Styles: France, Gothic architecture - Sequence of Gothic styles: England, Gothic architecture - Gothic revival, Gothic architecture - Gothic in the 20th Century, Gothic architecture - List of notable Gothic structures, Gothic architecture - Some famous Neo-Gothic structures Read more here: » Gothic architecture: Encyclopedia II - Gothic architecture - Characteristics |
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| | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - The Blitz - The start of the Blitz The first air raids on London were mainly aimed at the Port of London in the East End of London. The damage caused was severe, with the raid of 7 September involving 300 bombers escorted by 600 fighters. Another 180 bombers attacked that night. Due to the inaccurate nature of bombing at the time, many of the bombs aimed at the docks fell on neighboring residential areas, killing 430 Londoners and injuring another 1,600.
Initially, British defenses proved inadequate. Few of the defenders' anti-aircraft guns had fire-control systems, an ...
See also:The Blitz, The Blitz - The start of the Blitz, The Blitz - The second phase, The Blitz - The third phase, The Blitz - Baedeker Blitz, The Blitz - Outcome of the Blitz, The Blitz - Major sites structures and churches damaged or destroyed in the Blitz, The Blitz - External link Read more here: » The Blitz: Encyclopedia II - The Blitz - The start of the Blitz |
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| | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Queen Consort to George VI 1936-1952
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Accession and abdication of Edward VIII; Accession of George VI.
On January 20, 1936, King George V died, and the succession passed to Albert's brother, Prince Edward the Prince of Wales, who became King Edward VIII. George and Mary had been forthcoming as to their reservations about their eldest child. Indeed, George had expressed the wish that nothing come between Albert and Princess Elizabeth and the throne.
As if granting his parents' wish, Edward forced a constitutional crisis b ...
See also:Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Early life, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Prince Albert, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Queen Consort to George VI 1936-1952, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Accession and abdication of Edward VIII; Accession of George VI, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - 1939 Royal Tour of Canada, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - World War II, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Queen Mother 1952–2002, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - New role in widowhood, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Reported quips, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Centenarian, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Death, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Criticisms, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Correspondence, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Arms, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Titles and Honours, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Shorthand titles, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Honours Read more here: » Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon: Encyclopedia II - Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Queen Consort to George VI 1936-1952 |
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| | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - Lord Chancellor - History The office of Lord Chancellor may trace its origins to the Carolingian monarchy, in which a Chancellor acted as the keeper of the royal seal. In England, the office dates at least as far back as the Norman Conquest (1066), and possibly earlier. Some give the first Chancellor of England as Angmendus, in 605. Other sources suggest that the first to appoint a Chancellor was Saint Edward the Confessor, who is said to have adopted the practice of sealing documents instead of personally signing them. In any event, the office has been conti ...
See also:Lord Chancellor, Lord Chancellor - History, Lord Chancellor - The Office, Lord Chancellor - Legislative functions, Lord Chancellor - Executive functions, Lord Chancellor - Judicial functions, Lord Chancellor - Ecclesiastical functions, Lord Chancellor - Other functions, Lord Chancellor - Ceremonies, Lord Chancellor - Precedence and privileges, Lord Chancellor - Reform Read more here: » Lord Chancellor: Encyclopedia II - Lord Chancellor - History |
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| | | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - Margaret Tudor - Early years Henry VII's court was opulent, and he expected his entire family to participate publicly from the time they were old enough to walk; Margaret was no exception. Her daily routine was full of courtly ritual, beginning with her first day on earth, when her birth was ushered in with a morning mass, spiced wine and cakes, and an hour of prayer. [1]
Margaret was devoted to her father the king, and took up some of his favorite pursuits, including music a ...
See also:Margaret Tudor, Margaret Tudor - Early years, Margaret Tudor - First marriage, Margaret Tudor - Notes Read more here: » Margaret Tudor: Encyclopedia II - Margaret Tudor - Early years |
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| | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - Manchester Town Hall - Design and construction of the new building The site chosen for a new town hall was an oddly shaped triangle and, of the 136 entries in open competition for the design, Waterhouse's expoiled the constraints in the most practical and imaginative way. Despite its medieval styling, the building was designed to support the practical bureaucratic technologies of the 19th century. There was even a warm-air heating system.
The building exemplifies the Victorian Gothic revival style of architecture, using themes and elements from 13th century Early English. The choice was influenced by ...
See also:Manchester Town Hall, Manchester Town Hall - Old Town Hall, Manchester Town Hall - Design and construction of the new building, Manchester Town Hall - Entrance, Manchester Town Hall - The Great Hall, Manchester Town Hall - The bell tower, Manchester Town Hall - Extension Read more here: » Manchester Town Hall: Encyclopedia II - Manchester Town Hall - Design and construction of the new building |
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| | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - History of London - Tudor London 1485-1603 Henry Tudor, who seized the English throne as Henry VII in 1485, and married Elizabeth of York, thus putting an end to the War of the Roses, was a resolute and efficient monarch who centralised political power on the crown. He commissioned the celebrated ‘’Henry VII's Chapel’’ at Westminster Abbey, and continued the royal practice of borrowing funds from the City of London for his wars against the French - and repaid the loans on the due date, which was something of an innovation. Generally however, he took little interest in enhanci ...
See also:History of London, History of London - Legendary foundations and prehistoric London, History of London - Roman London, History of London - Saxon London, History of London - Mediæval London, History of London - Tudor London 1485-1603, History of London - Stuart London 1603-1714, History of London - 18th century London, History of London - 19th century London, History of London - 20th century London, History of London - London from 1900 to World War II, History of London - London in World War II, History of London - Postwar London, History of London - Greater London, History of London - Greater London Authority, History of London - 21st Century London, History of London - Population, History of London - Historical places of note in London Read more here: » History of London: Encyclopedia II - History of London - Tudor London 1485-1603 |
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| | | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - Westminster Abbey - History According to tradition, a shrine was first founded in 616 on the present site, then known as Thorney Island; it was said to have been miraculously consecrated after a fisherman on the River Thames saw a vision of Saint Peter, and for many centuries the monks received presents of salmon from the Thames fishermen. While the existence of this shrine is uncertain, there was certainly a community of Benedictine monks before the first historic Abbey was built by King Edward the Confessor around 1045-1050. Its construction originated in King Edward ...
See also:Westminster Abbey, Westminster Abbey - History, Westminster Abbey - Coronations, Westminster Abbey - Burials and Memorials, Westminster Abbey - Buried, Westminster Abbey - Commemorated, Westminster Abbey - Removed, Westminster Abbey - Schools, Westminster Abbey - Transport, Westminster Abbey - List of Abbots Deans and the Bishop of Westminster, Westminster Abbey - Gallery Read more here: » Westminster Abbey: Encyclopedia II - Westminster Abbey - History |
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| | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - 1260s - War and politics
1260s - Europe.
1260 - The Baltic Samogatians and Curonians defeat the Teutonic knights in the Battle of Durbe.
1263 - October - King Alexander III of Scotland defeats the Viking armada of King Haakon IV of Norway in the Battle of Largs.
1263 - The chieftains of the eastern part of Iceland become the last to pledge fealty to the Norwegian king, bringing a more complete end to the Icelandic Commonwealth and the Icelandic civil war.
1266 - The war between Scotland an ...
See also:1260s, 1260s - War and politics, 1260s - Europe, 1260s - Asia and Africa, 1260s - Culture, 1260s - Science literature and industry, 1260s - Art architecture and music, 1260s - Cities and institutions, 1260s - Religion, 1260s - Births, 1260s - Deaths Read more here: » 1260s: Encyclopedia II - 1260s - War and politics |
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| | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - London - Defining London Today, "London" usually refers to the conurbation known as Greater London, which is divided into thirty-two London Boroughs and the City of London and forms the London region of England. Historically, "London" referred to the square mile of the City of London at the conurbation's heart, from which the city grew. Between 1889 and 1965 it referred to the former County of London which covered the area now known as Inner London.
There are other definitions of "London" which cover varying areas, such as the London postal district; the area ...
See also:London, London - Defining London, London - Geography and climate, London - History, London - Modern London, London - Culture, London - London Districts, London - Central London, London - East London, London - The East End, London - Docklands, London - West London, London - North London, London - South London, London - Demographics, London - Government, London - Business and economy, London - Transport and infrastructure, London - Education, London - Media, London - Technology, London - Style and Fashion in London, London - Religion, London - Sport, London - London tourist attractions, London - Places of interest, London - List of hotels in London, London - Buildings and monuments, London - Museums and galleries, London - Markets and shopping areas, London - Parks and gardens, London - Other places of interest, London - London in the arts, London - Literature featuring London, London - Films featuring London, London - Television programmes featuring London, London - Songs featuring London, London - Video Games featuring London, London - Major exhibitions staged in London, London - Parades Read more here: » London: Encyclopedia II - London - Defining London |
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| | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - Westminster System - Operation In a Westminster system, the members of parliament are elected by popular vote. The head of government is usually chosen by being invited to form a government (that is, an administration), by the head of state or the representative of the head of state (that is, the governor-general), not by parliamentary vote (see Kiss Hands.) There are notable exceptions to the above in the Republic of Ireland, where the President of Ireland has a mandate through direct election, and the Taoiseach (prime minister) prior to appointment by the President of Ireland is nominated by the democratic ...
See also:Westminster System, Westminster System - Key characteristics, Westminster System - Operation, Westminster System - Cabinet government, Westminster System - Consequences, Westminster System - Ceremonies, Westminster System - Some countries under the Westminster system, Westminster System - Notes, Westminster System - Bibliography, Westminster System - External link Read more here: » Westminster System: Encyclopedia II - Westminster System - Operation |
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| | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - Augustus Pugin - Scarisbrick Hall [[2]] By 1836 Pugin had formulated his ideas on architecture, and in that year he published “Contrasts”, which was virtually his manifesto as a Catholic, gothic, architect. In it he set out to prove that “the degraded state of the arts in this country is purely owing to the absence of Catholic feeling”, and that the gothic style of architecture was the only one appropriate for a christian country to adopt. Classical architecture, he argued, was irredeemably pagan and unsuited to express christian social values. “Contrasts” brough ...
See also:Augustus Pugin, Augustus Pugin - Early Years, Augustus Pugin - Marriage and Conversion, Augustus Pugin - Pugin the man, Augustus Pugin - Scarisbrick Hall, Augustus Pugin - St. Mary's College Oscott, Augustus Pugin - Houses of Parliament, Augustus Pugin - Writings, Augustus Pugin - 'Architectural Genius', Augustus Pugin - Pugin and the Earl of Shrewsbury, Augustus Pugin - Later Years, Augustus Pugin - Bibliography Read more here: » Augustus Pugin: Encyclopedia II - Augustus Pugin - Scarisbrick Hall |
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| | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - Augustus Pugin - Scarisbrick Hall [[2]] By 1836 Pugin had formulated his ideas on architecture, and in that year he published “Contrasts”, which was virtually his manifesto as a Catholic, gothic, architect. In it he set out to prove that “the degraded state of the arts in this country is purely owing to the absence of Catholic feeling”, and that the gothic style of architecture was the only one appropriate for a christian country to adopt. Classical architecture, he argued, was irredeemably pagan and unsuited to express christian social values. “Contrasts” brough ...
See also:Augustus Pugin, Augustus Pugin - Early Years, Augustus Pugin - Marriage and Conversion, Augustus Pugin - Pugin the man, Augustus Pugin - Scarisbrick Hall, Augustus Pugin - St. Mary's College Oscott, Augustus Pugin - Houses of Parliament, Augustus Pugin - Writings, Augustus Pugin - 'Architectural Genius', Augustus Pugin - Pugin and the Earl of Shrewsbury, Augustus Pugin - Later Years, Augustus Pugin - Bibliography, Augustus Pugin - External link Read more here: » Augustus Pugin: Encyclopedia II - Augustus Pugin - Scarisbrick Hall |
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| | | | | | | Palace of Westminster: Encyclopedia II - Royal Assent - United Kingdom In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Royal Assent is granted by the Sovereign (currently Elizabeth II). Once a bill is presented to the Sovereign or the Sovereign's representative, he or she has three formal options. Firstly, the Sovereign may grant the Royal Assent, thereby making the bill an Act of Parliament. Secondly, the Sovereign may withhold the Royal Assent, thereby vetoing the bill. Finally, the Sovereign may reserve the Royal Assent, that is to say, d ...
See also:Royal Assent, Royal Assent - United Kingdom, Royal Assent - Historical development, Royal Assent - Ceremony, Royal Assent - Scotland, Royal Assent - Commonwealth, Royal Assent - Historical development, Royal Assent - Ceremony, Royal Assent - Other countries Read more here: » Royal Assent: Encyclopedia II - Royal Assent - United Kingdom |
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