Tag: Sir Charles Barry

houses of parliament by Juliamaud

UNESCO World Heritage Site for British Politics

June 13, 2015

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

Treasure Hunters in Trafalgar Square.copyright Juliamaud

Hunting for Artists, Artisans and Sheep at Easter.

April 6, 2015

a Spring Themed Treasure Hunt at Trafalgar Square.   A cultural public space The Trafalgar Square area used to be used for stables for Whitehall Palace. It was redeveloped by John Nash in 1812 to be a cultural public space.  The square itself was designed by Sir Charles Barry and was completed in 1845. It was originally to… More Hunting for Artists, Artisans and Sheep at Easter.