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Who is in the House of Lords? Jump Start

Title: Who is in the House of Lords? Jump Start
Runtime: 3:52
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: How do people become members of the House of Lords? This animation provides information on the routes into the House of Lords and the end of hereditary membership.

You can download the supporting teachers' pack and explore all the House of Lords teaching resources at: http://www.parliament.uk/lords-resource

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House of Commons Transport Committee: Role of the Committee

Title: House of Commons Transport Committee: Role of the Committee
Runtime: 1:20
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Chair Louise Ellman MP talks about the role of the Commons Transport Select Committee.

For more information visit: http://www.parliament.uk/transcom

Title: 2012: A Snapshot
Runtime: 4:47
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: For Arts in Parliament, members of the public were asked to contribute lines of poetry, lyrics or just words about democratic engagement and what it means to live in the UK in 2012. Poet and performer Inua Ellams brought together these responses to create a poem which was then made into this film. The film was shown during Arts in Parliament in August 2012.

This was a partnership project between Arts in Parliament, Apples & Snakes and Inua Ellams.

For more information about this project, and to find out how Inua Ellams created the poem, go to http://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/arts-in-parliament/whats-on-programme/represent/represent-film/

Title: Olympians in Parliament: Lord Coe
Runtime: 14:55
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Lord Coe discusses his life as an Olympic athlete and the influence that has had on his role in Parliament.

For more information visit: http://www.parliament.uk

UK Parliament Open Lecture -- An insider's guide to the House of Lords

Title: UK Parliament Open Lecture -- An insider's guide to the House of Lords
Runtime: 37:29
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: David Beamish delivered the second Open Lecture on 4 May 2012 on the House of the Lords, giving insights into the workings of the Chamber and behind the scenes and into reform of the House of Lords.

As Clerk of the Parliaments, David Beamish is the most senior official in the House of Lords. The Crown appoints him as head of the permanent administration and the chief procedural adviser to the House.
For more information about the Clerk of the Parliaments visit
http://www.parliament.uk/about/mps-and-lords/principal/clerk-lords/
For more information about the House of the Lords visit
http://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/

We apologise for the occasional dip in volume of the sound.

Open Lectures form part of the new package of services provided by Parliament and aimed at staff and students from universities across the UK that cover a wide variety of subjects about Parliament and its work. They are aimed specifically at staff...

Title: State Opening of Parliament 2012
Runtime: 13:45
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: The State Opening of Parliament took place on Wednesday 9 May 2012. State Opening marks the formal start of the new 2012-13 parliamentary session. The primary purpose of this colourful state occasion is to set out the Government's legislative agenda in the Queen's Speech.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes Phone-hacking Report

Title: Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes Phone-hacking Report
Runtime: 1:15:13
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: A press conference to accompany the publication of the report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on News International and Phone-hacking.
http://www.parliament.uk/News_International_and_Phone_Hacking_Report

Cycle ministers answer twitter questions during Transport Committee evidence session

Title: Cycle ministers answer twitter questions during Transport Committee evidence session
Runtime: 45:00
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: On 24 April the Transport Committee held an oral evidence session with transport ministers Mike Penning and Norman Baker. MPs on the Committee wanted to ensure that their questions reflected the most pressing concerns around cycling so asked the public via twitter 'What cycle safety question would you like MPs to ask transport ministers?' Twitter users were asked to submit their question by tagging it with the hashtag #AskCycleMinisters.

http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/transport-committee/news/ask-cycle-ministers/

About #AskCycleMinisters

Between 16 and 20 April the Committee gathered 744 #AskCycleMinisters tweets, the majority of which were substantive questions on cycling policy.

Title: Budget 2012: 21 March
Runtime: 1:17:15
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, delivered his Budget statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday 21 March.

Title: House of Lords Humble Address
Runtime: 22:46
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: The Leader of the House, Lord Strathclyde, gave a humble address on Thursday 15 March to mark the Queen's 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

UK Parliament Open Lecture - Select Committees and the Commons: recent developments

Title: UK Parliament Open Lecture - Select Committees and the Commons: recent developments
Runtime: 22:17
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Andrew Kennon, Clerk of Committees in the House of Commons, delivered the first Open Lecture on 9 March 2012 on the subject of 'Select Committees and the Commons: recent developments'.

Andrew spoke about the 2010 intake of new MPs, the coalition in the Commons, new time frames they work to, Select Committees, backbench business and scrutiny in the House, concentrating on recent developments and emerging issues.

For more information about the House of Commons visit
http://www.parliament.uk/business/commons/

Open Lectures form part of the new package of services provided by Parliament and aimed at staff and students from universities across the UK that cover a wide variety of subjects about Parliament and its work. They are aimed specifically at staff and students from universities across the UK and are free to attend.

For more information about Open Lectures visit
http://www.parliament.uk/open-lectures

Title: Humble Address: 7 March 2012
Runtime: 17:43
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: The House of Commons on Wednesday 7 March has presented a humble Address to Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee. Tributes were led by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, and the Leader of the Opposition, Edward Miliband.

Michael Gove answers #AskGove twitter questions during Education Committee evidence session

Title: Michael Gove answers #AskGove twitter questions during Education Committee evidence session
Runtime: 2:23:25
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: On 31 January the Education Committee held an oral evidence session with Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove. MPs on the Committee wanted to ensure that their questions reflected the most pressing concerns in the world of education so asked the public via twitter 'What one education policy question do you think the Committee should ask Michael Gove?' Twitter users were asked to submit their question by tagging it with the hashtag #AskGove.

http://www.parliament.uk/education-committee-askgove-twitter-questions

About #AskGove

Between 23 and 27 January the Committee gathered 5081 #AskGove tweets, the majority of which were substantive questions on education policy. The most popular topics included the curriculum, the status and morale of the school workforce, special educational needs and the new schools system. Some organisations encouraged their supporters to retweet the same question or to send in questions on a particular issue b...

Title: Autumn Statement 2011: 29 November
Runtime: 1:12:09
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, made a financial statement to the House of Commons on Tuesday 29 November 2011, known as the Autumn Statement.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, delivered his Budget Statement on 23 March 2011 on the state of the national finances, Government's proposals for changes to taxation and growth forecasts.

The Autumn Statement provides the Chancellor an opportunity to update MPs on the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR) growth forecasts for the UK economy and the public finances.

The OBR has published revised growth forecasts for the economy and the Government's targets for public borrowing and debt on Tuesday 29 November. Further information on the OBR forecasts can be found on its website.

http://budgetresponsibility.independent.gov.uk/

The House of Commons Library has produced a briefing paper on the Background to the 2011 Autumn Statement.

Houses of History - Explore the story of Parliament and democracy

Title: Houses of History - Explore the story of Parliament and democracy
Runtime: 3:11
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Journey through time with this playful, animated and interactive timeline, and explore the story of democracy.

Explore the Houses of History interactive timeline at: http://www.parliament.uk/education/teaching-resources-lesson-plans/history-of-parliament-timeline/

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MyUK: Create a country to call your very own

Title: MyUK: Create a country to call your very own
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Play MyUK and take charge of Britain. Choose and pass new laws, customise your country and pursue your personal vision of the UK.
http://www.parliament.uk/education/teaching-resources-lesson-plans/myuk-citizenship-game/

Created by Parliament's Education Service, MyUK is an informal digital learning activity designed to encourage young people to express their creativity while exploring the political context in which UK laws are made.

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What are select committees and how do they work?

Title: What are select committees and how do they work?
Runtime: 16:41
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Select Committees are an integral part of the scrutiny function of the House of Commons. The short film explains what their role and impact is, and how you can get involved.

Find out how the House of Lords works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVHZycPVRsg

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Title: What happens next?
Runtime: 3:24
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: What happens after Select Committee reports are produced? Who reads them and what impact can they have? Find out more in this chapter of our new film Select Committees in the House of Commons: Asking the Questions you want Answered.

For more information on how Select Committees work go to

http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/committees/select/

Title: Select Committees in Action
Runtime: 4:33
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: How do Select Committee inquiries work? How do they pick subjects, find witnesses and gather evidence. To find out more about the whole process, watch this chapter of our new film Select Committees in the House of Commons: Asking the Questions you want Answered.

For more information on how Select Committees work go to

http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/committees/select/

Title: What's it like being a witness?
Runtime: 2:05
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: Gathering evidence from witnesses is essential to the Select Committee process. Witnesses can submit written evidence to Select Committee inquiries and may be asked to give oral evidence. Find out more in this chapter of our new film Select Committees in the House of Commons: Asking the Questions you want Answered.

For more information on how Select Committees work go to

http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/committees/select/

Title: Why are Select Committees important?
Runtime: 2:33
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: How do Select Committees differ from the Chamber of the House of Commons? How can they gain political consensus and ensure that they scrutinise government and other areas of public life effectively? Find out more in this chapter of our new film Select Committees in the House of Commons: Asking the Questions you want Answered.

For more information on how Select Committees work go to

http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/committees/select/

Title: How do Select Committees work?
Runtime: 2:06
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: What do Select Committees do? Why are they needed? How do Select Committees differ from the Chamber of the House of Commons? How can they gain political consensus and ensure that they scrutinise government and other areas of public life effectively? Find out more in this chapter of our new film Select Committees in the House of Commons: Asking the Questions you want Answered.

For more information on how Select Committees work go to

http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/committees/select/

Title: Chapter one -- Introduction
Runtime: 2:07
Date posted: 15 years ago
Description: What are Select Committees? For a brief overview about their work and role, watch this chapter of our new film Select Committees in the House of Commons: Asking the Questions you want Answered.

For more information on how Select Committees work go to

http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/committees/select/

Title: Big Ben: Repairing the Clock Dials
Runtime: 2:23
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the clock dials of Big Ben are maintained with Mike McCann, Keeper of the Great Clock.

For more information about Parliament, visit
http://www.parliament.uk/bigben

UK Parliament tour - House of Lords Chamber

Title: UK Parliament tour - House of Lords Chamber
Runtime: 3:47
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: The House of Lords is an integral part of the UK Parliament. Bringing years of knowledge from many walks of life, Members of the Lords play a vital role making laws and keeping an eye on Government.

For more tour films in this series visit:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7F1AFC4FF75A3725

For more information about Parliament, its work and how to visit, go to our website at http://www.parliament.uk

UK Parliament tour - Prince's Chamber Royal Gallery and Robing Room

Title: UK Parliament tour - Prince's Chamber Royal Gallery and Robing Room
Runtime: 3:23
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: Prince's Chamber, Royal Gallery and Robing Room Work spaces for Members of the House of Lords and venues for visiting heads of state to address Members of the Lords and MPs, these three areas are at the start of the visitor tour of the Houses of Parliament.

For more tour films visit:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7F1AFC4FF75A3725

For more information about UK Parliament visit http://www.parliament.uk

Title: UK Parliament tour - Lobbies
Runtime: 3:21
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: The Lobbies to both the House of Commons and the House of Lords are important ante-rooms where Members can collect papers, find out about the business of the day and receive messages.

Find out more about Parliament by watching other clips in this series at:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7F1AFC4FF75A3725

For more information about Parliament, its work and how to visit, go to our website at http://www.parliament.uk

Title: UK Parliament tour - Bills and Voting
Runtime: 3:36
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: The House of Commons and the House of Lords are each integral to the process of scrutinising, revising and passing new legislation. Although similar, each House maintains its own traditions and customs when calling its Members to vote or debate legislation.

Find out more about Parliament by watching other clips in this series at:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7F1AFC4FF75A3725

For more information about Parliament, its work and how to visit, go to our website at http://www.parliament.uk

Title: UK Parliament tour - Central Lobby
Runtime: 3:34
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: Central Lobby is at the heart of the Houses of Parliament. It sits between the House of Commons and the House of Lords. UK constituents can come here to meet a Member of Parliament or a Member of the House of Lords. Central Lobby is also a testament to the struggle for women's suffrage in the twentieth century.

Find out more about Parliament by watching other clips in this series:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7F1AFC4FF75A3725

For more information about Parliament, its work and how to visit, go to our website at http://www.parliament.uk

Title: UK Parliament tour - St Stephen's Hall
Runtime: 4:21
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: St Stephen's Hall was rebuilt after the fire of 1834 that destroyed much of the Houses of Parliament. Before the fire, St Stephen's Hall was the home of the House of Commons and witnessed important debates that have shaped the UK, including those surrounding the Great Reform Act of 1832 and the Abolition of Slavery in 1807.

Find out more about Parliament by watching other clips in this series at:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7F1AFC4FF75A3725

For more information about Parliament, its work and how to visit, go to our website at http://www.parliament.uk

Title: UK Parliament tour - Westminster Hall
Runtime: 3:05
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: Over its 900 year history, Westminster Hall has been closely involved with the life of the nation. It has hosted trials of important figures such as Sir Thomas More and Guy Fawkes, coronation banquets and ceremonial events. Today, Westminster Hall is used for state occasions and welcomes nearly a million visitors to the Houses of Parliament every year.

Find out more about Parliament by watching other clips in this series at:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7F1AFC4FF75A3725

For more information about Parliament and how to visit, go to our website at http://www.parliament.uk/visiting

UK Parliament tour - Welcome to the Houses of Parliament

Title: UK Parliament tour - Welcome to the Houses of Parliament
Runtime: 2:35
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: This short video is an introduction to the UK Houses of Parliament, from the work of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, to Parliament's history, art and architecture.
Find out more about Parliament by watching other clips in this series through this link

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7F1AFC4FF75A3725

For more information about Parliament, its work and how to visit, go to our website at http://www.parliament.uk/visiting

Title: Art, History & Politics
Runtime: 5:13
Date posted: 16 years ago
Description: Lord Soley talks to the Curator of Works of Art in the Palace of Westminster to Malcolm Hay about a painting by Charles West Cope.

The Great Fire 1834 - Burning down the House

Title: The Great Fire 1834 - Burning down the House
Runtime: 21:30
Date posted: 17 years ago
Description: This is a BBC Parliament Film about the Great Fire of 1834 which destroyed many of the original medieval parliament buildings.

For more information about the 1834 fire in Parliament visit the living heritage pages http://bit.ly/6pd0Pb

Thanks to BBC Parliament for granting permission to reproduce this film on the Parliament You Tube channel.

Title: Speakers Conference
Runtime: 4:13
Date posted: 17 years ago
Description: Members of the Speaker's Conference - a Committee of MPs, from all parties, asked to look into issues about the representation of women, ethnic minorities and disabled people in the House of Commons and their representation in the UK population at large - talk about why they got involved in politics.

Tony Blair's first Prime Minister's Questions: 21 May 1997

Title: Tony Blair's first Prime Minister's Questions: 21 May 1997
Runtime: 30:21
Date posted: 17 years ago
Description: Tony Blair led Labour to general election victory on 2 May 1997. Mr Blair's first Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) took place on 21 May 1997. It was also the first time that PMQs was held in a new format, with the two 15-minute sessions held on a Tuesday and Thursday replaced by a single 30 minute session on a Wednesday.

Transcript - Commons Hansard: Prime Minister's Questions -
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm199798/cmhansrd/vo970521/debtext/70521-18.htm#70521-18_spnew8

Margaret Thatcher's last Prime Minister's Questions: 27 November 1990

Title: Margaret Thatcher's last Prime Minister's Questions: 27 November 1990
Runtime: 15:56
Date posted: 17 years ago
Description: Margaret Thatcher's last Prime Minister's Question Time took place on Tuesday 27 November 1990. Mrs Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party on 22 November 1990, formerly tendering her resignation to the Queen on 28 November. She was succeeded by John Major.

Transcript - Commons Hansard: Prime Minister's Questions 27 November 1990 - http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm199091/cmhansrd/1990-11-27/Orals-2.html

Title: Shine in the House of Lords
Runtime: 9:56
Date posted: 17 years ago
Description: On 10 July 2009 the House of Lords hosted a debate by and for young people about the issues that affect them.

Chaired by the Lord Speaker, the debate in the Lords Chamber was the flagship event for the leadership and community day of Shine Week, the Department for Children, Schools and Families' national youth festival celebrating young people's talents.

This was the third youth event in the House of Lords Chamber and builds on the success of the English Speaking Union debating finals in 2007 and 2008's UK Youth Parliament debates.

Find out more:
Shine in the House of Lords (http://www.parliament.uk/visiting/exhibitionsandevents/events/shine.cfm)
Flickr photos: Shine in the House of Lords (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uk_parliament/sets/72157621092478821/)
Lord Speaker: Outreach initiatives (http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/principal/lord_speaker/outreach.cfm)

Title: From House of Lords to Supreme Court
Runtime: 4:41
Date posted: 17 years ago
Description: From 31 July 2009, the judicial function of the House of Lords and its role as the final - and highest - appeal court in the UK will end, bringing about a fundamental change to the work and role of the House of Lords.

A new United Kingdom Supreme Court, separating the judicial function from Parliament (those who make the law from those who interpret it in courts), will open in early October 2009 opposite the Houses of Parliament in Parliament Square - formerly the Middlesex Guildhall.

Lord Mance, one of the 12 Law Lords in the House of Lords, outlines the key changes to the judicial role of Parliament.

Find out more:
House of Lords homepage: http://www.parliament.uk/lords
Judicial Work: http://www.parliament.uk/business/judicial_work.cfm

An Introduction to the Parliamentary Archives

Title: An Introduction to the Parliamentary Archives
Runtime: 2:38
Date posted: 17 years ago
Description: The Parliamentary Archives Search Room is open to members of the public from Monday to Friday (certain Public Holidays excepted) from 9.30 am to 5pm, this film illustrates how you can organise your visit. Find out more at http://www.parliament.uk/archives

House of Commons Chamber enhanced podcast tour

Title: House of Commons Chamber enhanced podcast tour
Runtime: 5:51
Date posted: 17 years ago
Description: Listen to a tour of the House of Commons Chamber given by Sarah Polfreman, a visitors' assistant, at the Houses of Parliament.

Big Ben: Winding the mechanism that powers the Great Clock

Title: Big Ben: Winding the mechanism that powers the Great Clock
Runtime: 3:42
Date posted: 17 years ago
Description: The Great Clock is wound three times a week. First, the auto-winding mechanism is set. This winds the striking train and the chiming train. Then the winding handle is attached to the going train. This part of the mechanism must be wound by hand. When the winding handle is operated, 'maintaining power' is activated. This keeps the Great Clock going while winding takes place. Oiling the mechanism is part of the clock's regular maintenance to keep all its parts in working order.

For more information about Big Ben visit:
http://www.parliament.uk/bigben

What is the difference between parliament and government?

Title: What is the difference between parliament and government?
Runtime: 3:53
Date posted: 18 years ago
Description: This video will be deleted at the end of July 2016. Watch an updated version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA3f7DNhtSo&list=PLj3mInRJqIembDRZ2kdbf6oPbjkqNsPyb&index=3

People often mistake Parliament with Government. Help your students understand the difference with this fun cartoon that explains the structure and purpose of Parliament.

Watch our quick guide on How Parliament works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbLTwQwXqWc

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Visit https://www.parliament.uk/education for teaching resources and information about school visits to Parliament

Big Ben: Making sure the Great Clock strikes on time

Title: Big Ben: Making sure the Great Clock strikes on time
Runtime: 3:30
Date posted: 18 years ago
Description: How is Big Ben and the Great Clock kept on time? This short video explains how this is done.

Visit http://www.parliament.uk/bigben for more information about Big Ben.

People in Parliament: Gary Railton - pest controller

Title: People in Parliament: Gary Railton - pest controller
Runtime: 2:43
Date posted: 18 years ago
Description: Gary Railton is a pest controller who works in the Houses of Parliament with Harris Hawks. Gary's hawks keep pigeons and sea gulls from damaging the stonework and away from our terrace areas. Gary is contracted to Parliament through his company NBC Bird and Pest Solutions.

Video transcript: http://www.parliament.uk/transcripts/video/railton.cfm

http://www.parliament.uk/

Title: Maintenance work on Big Ben
Runtime: 1:45
Date posted: 18 years ago
Description: Engineers from the Houses of Parliament carry out a planned inspection. This film shows amongst other things the pendulum being stopped, the hands being wound forward to midday, and the lowering of the weights to the bottom of the weight shaft.

Visit http://www.parliament.uk/bigben for more information about the Clock Tower.

Title: Big Ben audio tour
Runtime: 9:47
Date posted: 18 years ago
Description: An audio tour of the famous Clock Tower - more popularly known as Big Ben - with John Steel, Clock Tower guide.

Video transcript: http://www.parliament.uk/transcripts/podcasts/clocktower_tour.cfm

Visit http://www.parliament.uk/bigben for more information about Clock Tower.

Lord Chancellor's breakfast - judges' arrival

Title: Lord Chancellor's breakfast - judges' arrival
Runtime: 0:19
Date posted: 18 years ago
Description: (There is no dialogue in this video) The start of the legal year is marked with a religious service in Westminster Abbey - in which judges arrive from the Royal Courts of Justice - followed by a reception at the Houses of Parliament, hosted by the Lord Chancellor.

Visit the Parliament website: http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/occasions/lcbreakfast.cfm to learn more about this event.

Watch this video in the Easy YouTube Player: http://icant.co.uk/easy-youtube/

Title: Big Ben: Fly fans
Runtime: 0:27
Date posted: 18 years ago
Description: (There is no dialogue in this video) These fly fans are used within Parliament's Clock Tower (Big Ben)

The fly fans are air brakes used to regulate the descent of the weights which powers the bells.

Visit http://www.parliament.uk/bigben for more information about the Clock Tower.

Title: Big Ben: The Great Clock's pendulum bob
Runtime: 0:12
Date posted: 18 years ago
Description: (There is no dialogue in this video) This is the pendulum bob for the Great Clock within Big Ben. The pendulum bob weighs 203 kg. The bob is made from concentric tubes of steel and zinc. Each period of the pendulum is 2 seconds. The total weight of the pendulum is 299 kg.

Visit http://www.parliament.uk/bigben for more information about the Clock Tower.

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