Stalking Charles Barry
From Londonist http://www.londonist.com/archives/2006/02/londonist_stalk_7.php There can be few buildings in Europe to match the splendor of the Palace of Westminster. Millions of tourists, some of them off-worlders, flock to the landmark each year, even if few actually enter. But a couple of weeks back (and sorry to keep going on about it) Londonist did just that. Our tour of the houses of parliament inspired us to find out more about the architect, Charles Barry. Was this his only London building, and where did he find the inspiration to design this unique, labyrinthine complex? Well, our boots are made for stalking, and stalking they must do…