A replica of the House of Commons used in the Iron Lady has gone on sale on eBay

Bidding for the 5,000 square feet piece of movie making history started at 99p but in a matter of days has shot up to over £120,000.



A set of a prison and courtroom, which were used in The Bill and BBC drama State of Play, are included in the auction set up by Wimbledon Studios.



Their managing director Piers Read said: "High demand and upcoming productions require more floor space currently being taken up storing the House of Commons, Courtroom and Prison sets.

Meryl Streep starring as Margaret Thatcher in the Iron Lady

Our clients need the extra space to deliver their productions on time, so we need to make changes to accommodate their needs Wimbledon Studios MD Piers Read

"While it will be sad to see such iconic creations go, our clients need the extra space to deliver their productions on time, so we need to make changes to accommodate their needs."



The House of Commons set was originally built in 1986 for Granada TV's drama First Among Equals.



The set was was designed with the same materials used to build the original parliamentary house, and features the iconic green benches.

Bidding for the collection of sets started at 99p