Episode 2 of 4
Fire Observation
- When
- 16 October 1834
- Where
- House of Lords Chamber
A strong smell of burning was noticed in the Lords' chambers on the afternoon of 16 October 1834.
On the afternoon of 16 October 1834, a strong smell of burning was present in the Lords' chambers. At 4:00 pm, two gentlemen tourists visiting to see the Armada tapestries were unable to view them properly due to thick smoke, indicating the fire had already begun to affect the chamber.
Sources
- Burning of Parliament Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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