House of lords

Explore the history and role of the House of Lords, the upper chamber of the UK Parliament. Learn about the unique traditions and important functions of this influential legislative body.
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Each part of the United Kingdom has a distinct system of local government. (For a full account of local government in each part of the United Kingdom, see the discussions of local government in the articles on England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.) Local governments have very few legislative powers and must act within the framework of laws passed by the central Parliament (and by the Scottish Parliament in Scotland). Nevertheless, they do have the power to enact regulations and to…

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Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower - Inside cover  This specially-commissioned illustration sets out the layout of the Elizabeth Tower.   Parliamentary copyright 2013 House of Lords and House of Commons. House Of Lords, Edinburgh Restaurants, Elizabeth Tower, Architecture Site Plan, Speaker Of The House, Country Studies, British Things, Steampunk House, House Of Commons

This specially-commissioned illustration sets out the layout of the Elizabeth Tower. Parliamentary copyright 2013 House of Lords and House of Commons. No part of this publication may be reproduced or re-used without prior written consent given on behalf of the Clerk of Parliaments and the Speaker of the House of Commons. All inquiries to the Clerk of the Journals, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW, email holjournaloffice@parliament.uk. www.parliament.uk This image is subject to parliamentary…

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Haddon Hall,  Bakewell, Derbyshire, is one of the seats of the Duke of Rutland. It is currently occupied by Lord Edward Manners (brother of the current Duke) and his family. In form a medieval manor house, it has been described as "the most complete and most interesting house of [its] period". The origins of the hall date to the 11th century. The current medieval and Tudor hall includes additions added at various stages between the 13th and the 17th centuries. Tudor Castle, Medieval Manor House, Medieval Manor, Bakewell Derbyshire, Tudor England, Garden Uk, Medieval House, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire England

Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, is one of the seats of the Duke of Rutland. It is currently occupied by Lord Edward Manners (brother of the current Duke) and his family. In form a medieval manor house, it has been described as "the most complete and most interesting house of [its] period". The origins of the hall date to the 11th century. The current medieval and Tudor hall includes additions added at various stages between the 13th and the 17th centuries.

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