Palace Of Westminster Collection (#9)

Ordnance office for the Palace of Westminster, Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, 1783

Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, 1793. Artist: Thomas Malton II
Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, 1793. View with figures and a coach in the street

Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, 1782. Artist: Thomas Malton II
Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, 1782. View of Old Palace Yard from Margaret Street, with figures, horsedrawn carriages and a sedan chair on the street

Westminster, London, c1830. Artist: Thomas Kearnan
Westminster, London, c1830. View of the Chuurch of St Margaret and the Palace of Westminster in the foreground with the River Thames and Lambeth beyond

The Palace of Westminster, London, c1850. Artist: Kronheim & Co
The Palace of Westminster, London, c1850. View with barges, including that of the Lord Mayor of London, on the River Thames in the foreground

The Palace of Westminster, 1892. Artist: George Vicat Cole
The Palace of Westminster, 1892. View from the River Thames

Plan of the public offices and buildings at Westminster, London, 1810

Interior view of the Painted Chamber, Palace of Westminster, London, 1817. Looking west through the doorway into the House of Lords

Proposed scheme for redecorating the Painted Chamber, Old Palace of Westminster, London, c1817(?). Possibly the west view, showing tile pavement discovered in 1817 beneath the boarded floor

View of Westminster Halll and New Palace Yard, London, c1808

Westminster Hall from New Palace Yard, London, 1809. Artist
Westminster Hall from New Palace Yard, London, 1809

Procession outside Westminster Hall, London, 1821. Artist
Procession outside Westminster Hall, London, 1821. The procession from Westminster Hall to the Abbey on the occasion of King George IVs coronation, 19 July 1821

Suggestions for alterations to the buildings adjoining Westminster Hall, London, c1825
Suggestions for an alteration of the exterior of the buildings adjoining Westminster Hall, London, c1825

North-west view of Westminster Hall, London, 1808. Artist
North-west view of Westminster Hall, London, 1808

New Palace Yard and the entrance to Westminster Hall, London, 1782. View with carriages outside

Westminster Hall from New Palace Yard with a view of Westminster Abbey, London, c1820

View of Westminster Hall from New Palace Yard, London, 1740

View of New Palace Yard and Westminster Hall, London, 1647

Westminster, London, 1828. Artist: C Matthews
Westminster, London, 1828. View of the Palace of Westminster with Westminster Bridge in the foreground and a crescent moon in the sky

Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster from the River Thames, London, 1647

View of the River Thames, Westminster Bridge and the Palace of Westminster, London, 1808

Views of London, c1845. Central view of Westminster Abbey bordered by six vignettes of the Houses of Parliament, Windsor Castle, the Tower of London, Mansion House, Hyde Park, and St Pauls Cathedral

Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, 1820. Artist
Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, 1820. Scene of the House of Lords as arranged for the Bill of Pains and Penalties intended to strip Queen Caroline of her tittles

Palace of Westminster, London, c1860. Artist: Roberts Groom
Palace of Westminster, London, c1860. View of the Palace of Westminster from the River Thames showing sailing boats, steam boats and rowing boats

Chamber of the House of Commons, 1875. Artist
Chamber of the House of Commons, 1875. Interior view of the House of Commons showing Members of Parliament from both sides of the house sitting on the benches and standing in the foreground

Scene showing the capture of Guy Fawkes, c1605, (1802). Artist: F Deeres
Scene showing the capture of Guy Fawkes, c1605, (1802). Fawkes was captured by Sir Thomas Knevet and his attendants at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

Scene of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605, (c1780). Showing figures outside the cellar beneath the House of Lords, in the Palace of Westminster

Guy Fawkes heading towards the cellar in the Palace of Westminster, London, 1605, (c1820). The cellar was packed with barrels of gunpowder intended to blow up James I in the House of Lords

Political candour - i. e. Coalition resolutions of June 14th 1805
Political candour - i.e. Coalition resolutions of June 14th 1805.... Fox makes a speech in the House of Commons. Pitt sits alone on the Treasury Bench

A smoking club, House of Commons, London, 1793. Depicting the House of Commons burlesqued as a smoking club whose quarrelsome members - Fox, Dundas, Pitt, etc. are puffing smoke at each other

Images relating to Winston Churchill Memorial Library, St Mary Aldermanbury, London, 1989
Montage of images relating to the Winston Churchill Memorial Library, St Mary Aldermanbury, London, 1989. Big Ben; coat of arms of the Dukes of Marlborough; Winston Churchill painting in front of

Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Duke of York, Duke of Clarence and Prince of Wales at the door of the House of Commons. Henry Addington, Charles Fox and William Pitt speak

View of the River Thames and Palace of Westminster at night, c1851

Sheriffs of the City of London presenting a petition at the House of Commons, London, 1926
Presentation by the Sheriffs of the City of London of the petition of the Corporation against the Union of Benefices and Disposal of Churches (Metropolis) measure, at the Bar of the House of Commons

King George IVs Coronation Procession, London, 1821. Panoramic view of the royal procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for King George IVs coronation

The bottomless-Pitt, Pitt making a speech, London, 1792
The bottomless-Pitt; showing William Pitt, exaggeratedly attenuated below the waist, making a speech before the table of the House of Commons, London, 1792

The giant-factotum amusing himself - William Pitt, 1797. Artist: James Gillray
The giant-factotum amusing himself, 1797; showing William Pitt bestriding the Speakers chair in the House of Commons, towering high above the galleries, playing cup and ball with the globe

View of the destruction of St Stephens Chapel, Palace of Westminster, London, 1834 Artist
View of the destruction of St Stephens Chapel, Palace of Westminster, London, 1834. The original Palace of Westminster was devastated by a fire in 1834

Exterior view of the Painted Chamber, Palace of Westminster, London, c1805. Artist
Exterior view of the Painted Chamber, Palace of Westminster, London, c1805. Part of the original Palace of Westminster, the Painted Chamber was destroyed by fire in 1834

Westminster Bridge, London, 1863
View of the new Westminster Bridge looking down river with the Palace of Westminster on the left and boats moored on the bank as well as on the River Thames

Panoramic view of London, 1720. Artist: Johannes Kip
Panoramic view of London from Buckingham Palace looking down St Jamess Park towards Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster

Hearth-stones! Bath-bricks!, Cries of London, c1840. Artist: TH Jones
Hearth-stones! Bath-bricks! A hearth stone and bath bricks seller pushing his barrow along the street, with two figures and the Palace of Westminster in the background. From Cries of London, c1840

House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, London. Artist: John Pine
Interior view of the House of Lords, with George II seated on the throne to the rear, attended by the House of Commons at the end of year session of 1741/2; with a list of chancellors

House of Commons, Palace of Westminster, London, 1785
Interior view of the House of Commons, in the Palace of Westminster, London, showing parliament in session; with a list of Speakers of the House of Commons in the margins

View of London from Westminster, c1850. Artist: A Appert
View of London from Westminster, c1850. View of London looking north-east from Westminster, showing the course of the River Thames

St Thomas Hospital, Lambeth, London, c1871
St Thomass Hospital, Lambeth, London, c1871; on its new site on the Albert Embankment. This view from the south shows Lambeth Palace Road in the foreground

London from the River Thames, 1844. Artist: Frank Vizetelly
View of London from the River Thames showing the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Bridge

Westminster, London, 1748
View of Westminster, London from the south side of the River Thames, 1748; including Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster, Whitehall, Somerset House and St Clement Danes

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The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is an iconic symbol of London's rich history and political power. Step back in time to c1905 and imagine yourself inside the clock face of Big Ben, marveling at its intricate mechanisms that have kept time for over a century. As the sun sets on London, the Millennium Wheel (London Eye) stands tall on the skyline, with Big Ben proudly overlooking the cityscape. This breathtaking view captures both modernity and tradition in one frame. Travel back even further to 1872 when Gustave Doré depicted "The Devils Acre" - Westminster. The detailed illustration transports us to a bygone era where we can almost hear bustling streets filled with Victorian characters going about their daily lives. History comes alive as we witness "The Capture Of Guy Fawkes" in 1605 through a captivating artwork from c1850. This event forever changed British history and serves as a reminder of how democracy triumphs over adversity. A golden reflection dances upon the River Thames, casting an enchanting glow on the majestic Palace of Westminster, and is here that important decisions are made, shaping not only London but also England and United Kingdom as a whole. In quintessential English fashion, a red telephone box stands beside Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. This juxtaposition represents both tradition and progress coexisting harmoniously in this vibrant capital city. Underground signs guide visitors towards this historical landmark – an enduring testament to its significance within England's cultural fabric. The Palace of Westminster has witnessed countless debates within its walls; it has been witness to passionate discussions that shape our nation's future since 1858 or even earlier during unknown times captured by artists like Byrne in 1815. London landmarks such as these continue to captivate locals and tourists alike with their grandeur and timeless beauty. They serve as reminders of our past while inspiring us for what lies ahead.