Speaker's House
| Speaker's House | |
|---|---|
A corridor in Speaker's House | |
| Location | Westminster London SW1A 0AA United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°29′57″N 00°07′29″W / 51.49917°N 0.12472°W |
| Built | 1808 |
| Demolished | 1834 (due to fire) |
| Rebuilt | 1859 |
| Architects | Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin |
| Architectural style(s) | Perpendicular Gothic Revival |
| Owner | King Charles III in right of the Crown |
| Official name | Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv |
| Designated | 1987 (11th session) |
| Reference no. | 426 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | Europe |
| Extensions | 2008 |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Houses of Parliament / The Palace of Westminster |
| Designated | 5 February 1970 |
| Reference no. | 1226284 |
Speaker's House is the official residence of the Speaker of the House of Commons, the lower house and primary chamber of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is located in the Palace of Westminster in London. It was originally located next to St Stephen's Chapel and was rebuilt and enlarged by James Wyatt in the early 19th century. After the burning of Parliament in 1834 it was rebuilt by Charles Barry as part of the new Palace of Westminster in the Perpendicular Gothic Revival style. It is located at the northeast corner of the palace and is used for official functions and meetings. Each day, prior to the sitting of the House of Commons, the Speaker and other officials walk in procession from the apartments to the House of Commons Chamber.