During the second world war, the Palace of Westminster was hit by bombs fourteen times. The most serious attack occurred on the night of 10-11 May 1941. On that night the Palace was severely damaged, the chamber of the House of Commons was destroyed and three people were killed. (ABOVE: Barbed wire defences in Parliament Square, and the shattered south face of Westminster Clock Tower.)

The Members’ Lobby, with the House of Commons chamber beyond. The damaged archway was the only portion not to be restored as a reminder to all members of war as the enter the chamber. The view today:

 

Sir Winston inspects the bomb-damaged interior of the House of Commons.

 

Photos taken by myself in London a few weeks ago. I challenge anyone to guess where each of these where taken. The 3rd row is the same location. The 1st and last photo are the same location. Photo 7 is one palace away from the second row. Cryptic enough? :-P

Here are a collection of the best photographs which I took on my recent trip to NYC.

 

       

  

Photographs taken by myself today.