skip to main content

Search Results

coronations

    News

    Free online event: Coronations and Parliament  

    Wednesday 03 May 2023 at 6pm – Join us via Teams Live. Book your free ticket.  This free online talk will explore the coronation ceremony and its strong historical links to Parliament. We’ll look at three important objects from the Parliamentary collections to understand each item’s significance to the ceremony.  About our speakers  Dr Eloise […]

    Page

    The Speaker’s State Coach

    Origins The State Coach of the Speaker of the House of Commons is a one-of-a-kind piece. Dating from around 1698, it is one of the oldest carriages in Europe.  It is also the oldest of the UK’s three gilded ceremonial coaches. The others are the Gold State Coach, held at the Royal Mews at Buckingham […]

    Thumbnail image for THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY, GEORGE THE FOURTH: TAKEN AT THE TIME OF THE RECOGNITION July 19 1821 Object
    WOA 1471

    THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY, GEORGE THE FOURTH: TAKEN AT THE TIME OF THE RECOGNITION July 19 1821

    THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY, GEORGE THE FOURTH: TAKEN AT THE TIME OF THE RECOGNITION July 19 1821, Print by Matthew Dubourg and Mr James Stephanoff. Colour aquatint.

    Thumbnail image for VIEW OF PALACE YARD ON THE DAY OF THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY GEORGE IV July 19 1821 Object
    WOA 1461

    VIEW OF PALACE YARD ON THE DAY OF THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY GEORGE IV July 19 1821

    VIEW OF PALACE YARD ON THE DAY OF THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY GEORGE IV July 19 1821, Print by Charles Joseph Hullmandel. Colour lithograph.

    Thumbnail image for PANORAMIC Coronation Procession FROM DRAWING TAKEN ON THE SPOT Object
    WOA 1322

    PANORAMIC Coronation Procession FROM DRAWING TAKEN ON THE SPOT

    PANORAMIC Coronation Procession FROM DRAWING TAKEN ON THE SPOT, Print by E. Eliot. Coloured wood-engraving.

    Thumbnail image for The Coronation Procession Of His Majesty King George The Fourth, July 10th 1821. Object
    WOA 1292

    The Coronation Procession Of His Majesty King George The Fourth, July 10th 1821.

    THE CORONATION PROCESSION OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FOURTH, JULY 10TH 1821., Print by Charles Joseph Hullmandel and Mr George Scharf. Colour lithograph.

    Thumbnail image for Coronation of King George V in Westminster Abbey 1911 Object
    WOA 1282

    Coronation of King George V in Westminster Abbey 1911

    Coronation of King George V in Westminster Abbey 1911, Print by Unknown and John H. F. Bacon. Photogravure.

    Thumbnail image for A Prospect of the Inside of Westminster Hall, showing how the King and Queen, with the Nobility and others, did sit at Dinner on the day of the Coronation, 23rd Apr. 1685 Object
    WOA 1268

    A Prospect of the Inside of Westminster Hall, showing how the King and Queen, with the Nobility and others, did sit at Dinner on the day of the Coronation, 23rd Apr. 1685

    A Prospect of the Inside of Westminster Hall, showing how the King and Queen, with the Nobility and others, did sit at Dinner on the day of the Coronation, 23rd Apr. 1685, Print by Samuel Moore. Mo...

    Thumbnail image for A PROSPECT of the Inside of the Collegiate Church of ST. PETER in WESTMINSTER Coronation 1685 Object
    WOA 1267

    A PROSPECT of the Inside of the Collegiate Church of ST. PETER in WESTMINSTER Coronation 1685

    A PROSPECT of the Inside of the Collegiate Church of ST. PETER in WESTMINSTER Coronation 1685, Print by Samuel Moore. Monochrome line engraving.

    Thumbnail image for Coronation of Queen Victoria Westminster Abbey 1838 Object
    WOA 1155

    Coronation of Queen Victoria Westminster Abbey 1838

    Coronation of Queen Victoria Westminster Abbey 1838, Print by G. F. Bragg. Colour lithograph.

    Thumbnail image for THE BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER THE BISHOP OF ELY THE BISHOP OF CHESTER Coronation of George IV 1821 Object
    WOA 1131

    THE BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER THE BISHOP OF ELY THE BISHOP OF CHESTER Coronation of George IV 1821

    THE BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER THE BISHOP OF ELY THE BISHOP OF CHESTER Coronation of George IV 1821, Print by Unknown. Colour aquatint.

    Thumbnail image for THE KING Coronation of George IV 1821 Object
    WOA 1132

    THE KING Coronation of George IV 1821

    THE KING Coronation of George IV 1821, Print by Mr James Stephanoff. Colour aquatint.

    Thumbnail image for A GENTLEMAN OF HIS MAJESTY'S PRIVY COUNCIL Coronation of George IV 1821 Object
    WOA 1133

    A GENTLEMAN OF HIS MAJESTY’S PRIVY COUNCIL Coronation of George IV 1821

    A GENTLEMAN OF HIS MAJESTY'S PRIVY COUNCIL Coronation of George IV 1821, Print by Henry Meyer and Mr James Stephanoff. Colour aquatint.

    Thumbnail image for THE CHANCELLOR Coronation of George IV 1821 Object
    WOA 1128

    THE CHANCELLOR Coronation of George IV 1821

    THE CHANCELLOR Coronation of George IV 1821, Print by Mr Samuel William Reynolds (the Elder), Edward Scriven and Mr James Stephanoff. Colour aquatint.

    Thumbnail image for THE LORD HIGH CHANCELLOR OF GREAT BRITAIN Coronation of George IV 1821 The Lord High Chancellor & Page John Earl of Eldon & J Farrer Object
    WOA 1129

    THE LORD HIGH CHANCELLOR OF GREAT BRITAIN Coronation of George IV 1821 The Lord High Chancellor & Page John Earl of Eldon & J Farrer

    THE LORD HIGH CHANCELLOR OF GREAT BRITAIN Coronation of George IV 1821 The Lord High Chancellor & Page John Earl of Eldon & J Farrer, Print by Mr Samuel William Reynolds (the Elder), Edward Scrive...

    Thumbnail image for THE DEAN OF WESTMINSTER Coronation of George IV 1821 Object
    WOA 1130

    THE DEAN OF WESTMINSTER Coronation of George IV 1821

    THE DEAN OF WESTMINSTER Coronation of George IV 1821, Print by Mr Samuel William Reynolds (the Elder), William Bond and Mr James Stephanoff. Colour aquatint.

    Thumbnail image for THE TREASURER OF HIS MAJESTY'S HOUSEHOLD Coronation of George IV 1821 Object
    WOA 1126

    THE TREASURER OF HIS MAJESTY’S HOUSEHOLD Coronation of George IV 1821

    THE TREASURER OF HIS MAJESTY'S HOUSEHOLD Coronation of George IV 1821, Print by Edward Scriven and Mr James Stephanoff. Colour aquatint.

    Thumbnail image for THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON IN HIS CORONATION ROBE 19th July 1821 Object
    WOA 1124

    THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON IN HIS CORONATION ROBE 19th July 1821

    THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON IN HIS CORONATION ROBE 19th July 1821, Print by Henry Meyer and Thomas Uwins. Colour aquatint.

    Thumbnail image for A DUKE in the Coronation Dress and Robes of State 19th July 1821 Object
    WOA 1125

    A DUKE in the Coronation Dress and Robes of State 19th July 1821

    A DUKE in the Coronation Dress and Robes of State 19th July 1821, Print by Mr Samuel William Reynolds the Elder and Mr James Stephanoff. Colour aquatint.

    Thumbnail image for OFFICER OF THE JEWEL HOUSE Coronation of George IV 1821 Object
    WOA 1122

    OFFICER OF THE JEWEL HOUSE Coronation of George IV 1821

    OFFICER OF THE JEWEL HOUSE Coronation of George IV 1821, Print by Henry Meyer and Mr James Stephanoff. Colour aquatint.

    Thumbnail image for MISS FELLOWES Coronation George IV 1821 Object
    WOA 1120

    MISS FELLOWES Coronation George IV 1821

    MISS FELLOWES Coronation George IV 1821, Print by Maxim Gauci and Miss Baker. Colour lithograph.

    Thumbnail image for A PRINCE OF THE BLOOD ROYAL, In the Coronation Dress and Robes of Estate, attended by his Trainbearer 19th July 1821 Object
    WOA 1080

    A PRINCE OF THE BLOOD ROYAL, In the Coronation Dress and Robes of Estate, attended by his Trainbearer 19th July 1821

    A PRINCE OF THE BLOOD ROYAL, In the Coronation Dress and Robes of Estate, attended by his Trainbearer 19th July 1821, Print by Mr Samuel William Reynolds the Elder and Mr James Stephanoff. Colour a...

    Thumbnail image for The Rival Champion or Little Wadd preparing for the One Eyed Coronation. Object
    WOA 478

    The Rival Champion or Little Wadd preparing for the One Eyed Coronation.

    The Rival Champion or Little Wadd preparing for the One Eyed Coronation., Print by John Fairburn. Coloured etching.

    Thumbnail image for Coronation Arrangements aukwardly interupted, or Injured Innocence demanding her rights Object
    WOA 485

    Coronation Arrangements aukwardly interupted, or Injured Innocence demanding her rights

    Coronation Arrangements aukwardly interupted, or Injured Innocence demanding her rights, Print by John Fairburn. Coloured line engraving.

    Thumbnail image for Coronation of his Majesty King Edward VII. Object
    WOA 830

    Coronation of his Majesty King Edward VII.

    Coronation of his Majesty King Edward VII., Print by John Byam Liston Shaw. Colour lithograph.

    Thumbnail image for The Coronation Procession of His Majesty King George the Fourth , July 19th 1821. Object
    WOA 325

    The Coronation Procession of His Majesty King George the Fourth , July 19th 1821.

    The Coronation Procession of His Majesty King George the Fourth , July 19th 1821., Print by Mr George Scharf. Colour lithograph.