Victoria Tower

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This article is about Victoria Tower in London. For other places named "Victoria Tower" see Victoria Tower (disambiguation).

Victoria Tower is the square tower at the south end of the Palace of Westminster in London. At 98.5 m, it is slightly taller than the more famous clock tower, which contains the bell, Big Ben, at the north end of the Palace (96 m). When it was built it was the tallest square tower in the world. The main entrance at the base of the tower is the Sovereign's Entrance, through which the Monarch passes at the State Opening of Parliament. Atop the Victoria Tower is an iron flagstaff, from which the Union Flag is flown (unless the Sovereign is present in the Palace, when it is replaced by the Royal Standard).

The Tower houses the Parliamentary Archives in archive conditions meeting the BS5454 standard.

Victoria Tower is at the House of Lords end of the palace

The Victoria Tower, Parliament, seen from Victoria Tower Gardens. The Clock Tower (also somewhat erroneously known as Big Ben) can be glimpsed in the distance

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