Opening of Parliament
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Guy Fawkes search party, opening of Parliament 1901.
Before the state opening of Parliament, the Yeomen of the Guard search the cellars of the Palace of Westminster to ensure that there is no repeat of the Gunpowder Conspiracy, when Guy Fawkes was arrested in the cellars attempting to blow up the Palace.
Location: The Benjamin Stone Photographic Collection, n11478-001
