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House of Commons Completion

When: 1852
Where: Palace of Westminster
Part of: The new Palace of Westminster opens as the home of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

The House of Commons was finished in 1852, marking a key milestone in the Palace of Westminster's construction.

The House of Commons was completed in 1852. This event marked the completion of main interiors, leading to Charles Barry being knighted by Queen Victoria. The building was not fully complete, but this milestone was significant.

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Charles Barry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02

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