Parliament Square
Parliament Square opens up at the northwest corner of the Palace of Westminster, a grassy jaw between legend and law. Laid out in 1868 by Sir Charles Barry, it was designed to calm traffic around these great government halls and even introduced London’s first traffic signals. You’ll notice a broad central green, framed to the west by trees, and it houses twelve statues of statesmen and notable figures who helped shape the nation. This square isn’t just a backdrop for politics; it’s a living stage for public expression. It’s long been a focal point for demonstrations and protests, a place where citizens gather to raise their voices in front of the institutions arrayed around it. Overhead, the flag displays emphasize sovereignty—the British flags, the flags of the four countries, and the heraldic shields of the Overseas Territories and Commonwealth nations. …
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