Parliament House is 25 years and one day old, here’s a video

Barcham 6 May 2013 6 May 2013 1

To celebrate the house in the hill’s 25th birthday, a video about Parliament House that is exactly as interesting as Parliament House has been released.

They won’t let me embed it, so here’s a link.

Enjoy!

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One Response to Parliament House is 25 years and one day old, here’s a video

fabforty 5:59 pm 06 May 13

It isn’t 25 until Thursday, Barcham. Parliament House officially opened on 9th May 1988.

Tsk tsk. We expect better from you.

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