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16th October 1834: Fire consumes the medieval Palace of Westminster in London, as seen from Henry VII's Chapel. The modern Houses of Parliament were then built on the site. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

16th October 1834:  Fire consumes the medieval Palace of Westminster in London, as seen from Henry VII's Chapel. The modern Houses of Parliament were then built on the site.  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)