Welcome to the website for UK Parliament’s Heritage Collections.
Our Heritage Collections include the Parliamentary Art Collection, the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, and the Architectural Fabric Collection.
We hold over 26,000 objects ranging from the medieval period to the 21st century, which help to tell the story of Parliament.
The Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II
During the historic Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Parliament invited six UK artists to record the ceremony, and wider activities associated with it, in and around the Palace of Westminster. The selected commissions are now underway, with the first completions scheduled for later this year. Read about the artists.
Image: Lachlan Goudie sketching © House of Lords/Roger Harris
80th Anniversary: Parliament’s War Effort
During the Second World War, it was essential the work of Parliament continued, enabling the country to navigate the challenges of wartime. The individuals at Parliament – Members of both Houses, staff, and their families – meant that Parliament could persevere. In this online exhibition, we highlight the contributions of a selection of the people who protected and supported Parliamentary democracy during the war.
Image: Sergeant Lord Strabolgi in charge, No 3 Section, Early 1940s, Parliamentary Archives, HC/CL/CH/3/10
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