Middlesex Guildhall

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the location?Parliament Square, Westminster, London, SW1P 3BD, United Kingdom
2. What is the architectural style?Neo-Gothic with Flemish-Burgundian references
3. Where is Middlesex Guildhall located?It sits on the south‑western corner of Parliament Square in Westminster, right next to the Palace of Westminster.
4. Why was Middlesex Guildhall built in the early 20th century?It was originally made to be the headquarters for Middlesex County Council and a court for local justice.

Judicial Committee of the Privy Council: A committee of the Privy Council that hears appeals from certain Commonwealth countries and UK overseas territories.
Grade II* Listed Building: A designation for buildings of special architectural or historic interest, considered particularly important.
Separation of Powers: The principle that divides governmental powers among different branches, like legislative, executive, and judicial.