Something I have wanted to do for a long time was a tour of Parliament, it intrigues me. When I saw a Suffragette tour, I couldn't resist. We went through security and then waited in Westminster Hall which is like a fridge. Apparently it's that cold all year around. Our tour guide was also dressed as a suffragette which was a lovely touch. We started at the Victoria Tower, where the Queen enters Parliament for the state opening of Parliament. We then went to the robing room, which is usually off limits to the camera's on the state opening of Parliament. We saw some very majestic rooms, the Lords Chamber and Commons Chamber. The public gallery now has a glass screen due to powder being thrown by Fathers for justice. What surprised me was how small it is, it doesn't look that small on the TV. I also wanted to see where Black Rod bangs on the door and it's slammed in his face. Strangely I was the only one that requested this. It's the best bit of the Opening of Parliament.
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