New roof reveal... ✨ Made from pale green Westmoreland slate, sourced from the Lake District’s Elterwater quarry, this 500-million-year-old stone is helping restore one of Parliament’s most iconic buildings. 🪨 This milestone repair of Norman Shaw North is part of wider works to preserve the Palace of Westminster. Supporting jobs and skills across the UK, these works ensure the Parliamentary estate remains safe, sustainable, and fit for the future. #PreservingThePalace | UK Parliament
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