SUTTON children visited the centre of British democracy during a day in London.

Year five pupils from the village’s Community Primary School visited the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.

Setting off from Skipton railway station in the early morning on a busy commuter train, the youngster spent their trip eating food and playing games.

A journey on busy underground trains from King’s Cross saw the children emerge near Parliament where they saw reconstruction work on the Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben.

Two pupils, Simeon and Daisy, wrote a report for the school newsletter about their adventures.

They wrote: “When we reached the entrance of the Houses of Parliament, everyone was overwhelmed with excitement.

“We all had to go through an airport style security check, then put our bags in a cage. In certain parts of the Houses of Parliament the teachers couldn’t take any photos due to privacy.

“All around you could witness extravagant paintings and past Prime Ministers. In the Houses of Lords and Commons, you couldn’t sit down on the benches, so we knelt.

“There was also a mammoth seat for the speaker. A colossal throne for the Queen sat there, made from solid gold.”

After their tour the Sutton children attended a workshop on representation and voting where they created their own manifestos and political parties.

After lunch they visited Westminster Abbey, where they created beautiful miniature stained glass windows before seeing the real windows.

Simeon and Daisy said: “We were delighted to see David Hockney’s new, modern window perched within the walls. Whilst wandering around Westminster Abbey, our class was specially mentioned during prayers.”

The Sutton group then travelled across London back to King’s Cross for their train home.

Simeon and Daisy added: “The rush hour traffic meant that the tube stations were incredibly busy, but we all stuck together as a team and managed to squeeze ourselves on.

“On our return journey back to Skipton, there were lots of happy (and tired) pupils. A great day was had by all.”