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The Gothic revival and the Houses of Parliament

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In the 19th century, the medieval Gothic style became popular again. As cities grew, many great public buildings were built in this style, including the Houses of Parliament and St Pancras Station, as well as town halls in cities such as Manchester and Sheffield.

Memory tip: Gothic revival (19th c.): Houses of Parliament and St Pancras Station.

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The Houses of Parliament were rebuilt in the 19th century in which revived style?

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