UNESCO World Heritage Site for British Politics

The heart of contemporary British Politics is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area around Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster (more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament), and Parliament Square was designated as  Conservation Area in 1987. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of the outstanding universal architectural, historic and symbolic significance of this… More UNESCO World Heritage Site for British Politics

Statues in Parliament Square Gardens – Part 2

International Political figures     A recent addition to the Statues in Parliament Square Gardens is that of Mahatma Gandhi. It was unveiled on 14 March 2015 to mark the 100th anniversary of his return to India to start the struggle for independence from British rule. The statue is based on a photograph of Gandhi standing outside the… More Statues in Parliament Square Gardens – Part 2

Statues in Parliament Square Gardens – Part 1

National Political figures Parliament Square is home to statues of British, Commonwealth, and foreign statesmen. British statesmen Sir Winston Churchill Churchill indicated where he wanted a statue of himself to be placed in Parliament Square. He now stands with a commanding view overlooking the Houses of Parliament. The bronze statue by Ivor Roberts-Jones, is 12 feet (3.7 m) high and stands… More Statues in Parliament Square Gardens – Part 1