British Central Office of Information Houses of Parliament London, England The city of London, capital of the United Kingdom, is the seat of govemment. Parliament, seen here consists of the house of lords and the house of commons Built between 1840 and 1850 the neo-Gothic complex of buildings is still officially called the New Palace of Westminster. Hulton Deutsch House of lords The United Kingdom s House of Lords is composed of hereditary peers, who inherit the ir titles and life peers, who are appointed by the Crown in honor of their professional achievements. The lobby of the House of Lords, located in London, is shown here13 Houses of Parliament, London, England The city of London, capital of the United Kingdom, is the seat of government. Parliament, seen here, consists of the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Built between 1840 and 1850, the neo-Gothic complex of buildings is still officially called the New Palace of Westminster. House of Lords The United KIngdom’s House of Lords is composed of hereditary peers, who inherit their titles, and life peers, who are appointed by the Crown in honor of their professional achievements. The lobby of the House of Lords, located in London, is shown here