Welcome to the website for UK Parliament’s Heritage Collections.
Our Heritage Collections include the Architectural Fabric Collection, the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, and the Parliamentary Art Collection.
We hold over 26,000 objects ranging from the medieval period to the 21st century, which help to tell the story of Parliament.
Gertrude Martin, Master Mosaicist
Gertrude Martin (1881-1952) was the first woman master mosaicist. She laid four mosaics at the Houses of Parliament. Working high on a scaffold, surrounded by glass splinters and designs, she described her art as ‘the most fascinating thing in the world’. This story explores Martin’s role at Parliament and her remarkable contribution to twentieth century art.
Gertrude Martin (1881-1952), photograph taken around 1925. Image by kind permission of Jennifer Bedson and Rosie Pearce.
New artworks and exhibition to mark the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II
A new memorial sculpture for Queen Elizabeth II has been installed at Parliament. View the new sculpture ‘May Flights of Angels Sing thee to thy Rest’ by sculptor Eleanor Crook.
A special exhibition ‘A Historic Farewell: Art as Witness to the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II’ will open in July 2026 at Parliament. Find out more about the exhibition and how to book
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