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PageA Model Restoration
James Mabey, Modelmaker James Mabey (1811-1871) was a master modelmaker. He worked on the site while the new Palace of Westminster was being built following the fire of 1834. Mabey produced small-scale models of the interior and exterior of the Palace made of plaster, wood and wire. He worked with architect Sir Charles Barry (1795-1860), […]
NewsSix new objects join Parliament’s Heritage Collections
Parliament has recently acquired six significant objects for its Heritage Collections. Four of the objects were designed by A.W.N. Pugin (1812-1852). They join the collections alongside a small painting by William Dyce (1806-1864) and an architectural model of Westminster Hall. The objects have been purchased from the estate of Clive and Jane Wainwright. The Wainwrights […]
ExhibitSir Giles Gilbert Scott
Architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott rebuilt the House of Commons Chamber after it was destroyed during the bombing in World War Two. He also designed the furniture and fittings for the House of Commons, including the chamber, the division lobbies, and other nearby spaces such as offices. Use the arrows below to see a selection […]
ObjectArchitectural model, House of Commons Chamber
Architectural model of the House of Commons Chamber.
ObjectArchitectural model, Central Tower
Plaster architectural model of Central Tower, created at 1/120th scale.
ObjectArchitectural model, Victoria Tower
Plaster architectural model of Victoria Tower, created at 1/120th scale.
ObjectArchitectural model, House of Lords Chamber
Architectural model of the House of Lords chamber. It is made of wood with perspex 'stained' windows and a removable roof.
ObjectArchitectural model, Westminster Hall
Architectural model of Westminster Hall interior, lined with felt on the base.
ObjectArchitectural model, Clock Tower
Architectural model of the Clock Tower made of oak with painted exterior on two sides. Other two sides are incomplete, presumably these were not visible when displayed.
ObjectArchitectural model for the proposed Admiralty and War Office
Architectural model of Admiralty and War Office, made of wood and paper with base mounted within wooden frame.
ObjectArchitectural model, Clock Tower
Architectural model of the Clock Tower (now Elizabeth Tower) made of plaster with a painted finish. There are gilt details around the clock face and dial which are black in colour.
ObjectArchitectural model, Palace of Westminster
Architectural model covering the area of the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church, mounted on a wooden base and covered with a perspex case.
ObjectArchitectural model for the proposed Admiralty and War Office, South Western Tower
Plaster model of the Admiralty and War Office South West tower. The model is still contained within its original glass display case.
ObjectArchitectural model, Westminster Hall
Wooden painted architectural model of Westminster Hall as it would have been in 1250, including the King's Table. There are electrics attached to the model, as well as a plaque reading 'Westminster...
ObjectArchitectural model, Visitors Centre
Architectural model of the proposed Visitors Reception Centre building at Cromwell Green, built at the scale of 1:100. The model depicts the proposed design within its surrounding Cromwell Green ar...