Road Scholar Lecture: Walking Political History in London’s Westminster District
Description
Join us for a free one-hour lecture about how England’s Parliament developed over 800 years.
Location: Upper-level conference room
Intended audience: Adults and older teens
The Westminster district of London is Britain’s royal and political capital. On this online field trip, join London historian Ruth Polling as we explore Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) and Downing Street. Trace key moments across more than 800 years and examine how the English Parliament developed — and how power gradually shifted from an all-powerful monarchy to today’s parliamentary democracy.
Location: Upper-level conference room
Intended audience: Adults and older teens
The Westminster district of London is Britain’s royal and political capital. On this online field trip, join London historian Ruth Polling as we explore Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) and Downing Street. Trace key moments across more than 800 years and examine how the English Parliament developed — and how power gradually shifted from an all-powerful monarchy to today’s parliamentary democracy.