Alison Batchelor

Review of Parliament of the United Kingd...

Amazing piece of architectural history. Best view ...

Amazing piece of architectural history. Best view from Lambeth Palace Road (South of river Thames). Or from a window in St. Thomas Hospital (Tommys). Tenements that housed the most socially disadvantaged were cleared in order to extend the hospital. Due to gentrification (refer Thatcher years at the seat of Parliament) the locals have been marginalised and no longer able to reside in local community. The land around County Hall became prime acquisition for 'development' for the benefit of the wealthy.
The Palace of Westminster is the 'seat' of the Government. St. Thomas hospital 'private' rooms provide a great vantage point.
It is a building that houses the elected members of Parliament. And Boris has the privalege of occupying the most important seat in the building alongside his cabinet. Dominic lurks around - the place is haunted.