John Bellingham's most notable action took place in this location.
A speech given in this location stated that one of the maxims of a learned lawyer is "the King can do no wrong." That speech was given before Judge Bradshaw and attempted to prevent a death warrant with 59 wax seals. John Bellingham's most notable action took place in this location. Lord Grey of Groby helped prevent enemies of the Grandees from entering this place by standing on the steps of its St. Stephen's Chapel alongside Colonel Thomas Pride. Spencer Perceval died while working in this complex, which suffered a massive fire in 1834. A letter sent to Lord Monteagle helped foil a conspiracy led by Robert Catesby to destroy this building complex with explosives on the fifth of November. For 10 points, name this target of the Gunpowder Plot and home to the British legislature.
A speech given in this location stated that one of the maxims of a learned lawyer is "the King can do no wrong."
Houses of Parliament [or Palace of Westminster; accept Westminster Hall before "most notable"; prompt on "Westminster" before "building" is read]