Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
On 10 May 1941, during the Blitz, the House of Commons Chamber was destroyed by an incendiary bomb.
Now, 75 years after the rebuilt Chamber reopened in 1950, Conservation Architect Matt reacts to objects from the bombing, rebuild, and its aftermath.
Learn more: https://heritagecollections.parliament.uk/exhibits/rebuilding/
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:09 Items 1 & 2, Chamber rebuild, The Debate Continues, BBC
02:33 Item 3, Plaster mould, reference for stonemason carving work
03:38 Item 4, Pugin designed oak carvings
04:27 Item 5, Set on stonemason’ tools used in the Chamber rebuild
05:18 Item 6, Medallion, souvenir from bomb damage
06:01 Item 7, Foundation stone, The Debate Continues, BBC
06:29 Item 8, Napkin ring, souvenir from bomb damage
07:20 End