The best pictures of the Burning of Parliament in 1834

Posted in Architecture, Best pictures, Disasters, Famous landmarks, Famous news stories, Historical articles, History, London, Politics on Sunday, 4 October 2015

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The best pictures of the Burning of Parliament in 1834 are vivid images documenting the largest conflagration in London since 1666 which destroyed the mediaeval Palace of Westminster.
The first picture shows the crowds watching both Houses go up in flames.

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View of the destruction of both Houses of Parliament, 16 October 1834

The second picture shows the fire from the south bank.

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The destruction of both Houses of Parliament as seen from the Surrey side by Thomas Picken

The third picture shows the fire from the Thames.

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View of the destruction of both Houses of Parliament, 16 October 1834

Many more pictures of Westminster can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.

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