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Opening Of Parliament Collection

"The Opening of Parliament

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament (litho)

The Opening of Parliament (litho)
1615198 The Opening of Parliament (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. The Carriages; God save the Queen [Victoria]; The Queen at the Peers entrance'

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Our Illustration represents the House of Lords as it appeared on the 6th February during the ceremony of delivering her Majesty's Speech...the

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Princess Alexandra... at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, 1901

Princess Alexandra... at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, 1901
Princess Alexandra as Queen of England: Her Majesty passing through the Royal Gallery at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, February 14, 1901

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951)

King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951)
Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Queens Speech

Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Queens Speech, the Faithful Commons at the Bar (engraving)
1596875 Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Queens Speech, the Faithful Commons at the Bar (engraving) by Wilson

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho)

The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho)
1629244 The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of Parliament, the Speaker taking the Chair (engraving)

Opening of Parliament, the Speaker taking the Chair (engraving)
1602798 Opening of Parliament, the Speaker taking the Chair (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament, the Speaker taking the Chair)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Session of 1892, the Treasury Bench (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, Session of 1892, the Treasury Bench (engraving)
1615042 The Opening of Parliament, Session of 1892, the Treasury Bench (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament, Session of 1892)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (engraving)

The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (engraving)
1593343 The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho)

The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho)
1629243 The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, the Speech from the Throne (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, the Speech from the Throne (engraving)
1059109 The Opening of Parliament, the Speech from the Throne (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament, the Speech from the Throne)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Incidents of the Opening of Parliament (engraving)

Incidents of the Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1603889 Incidents of the Opening of Parliament (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incidents of the Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, the Royal Procession in St Jamess Park (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, the Royal Procession in St Jamess Park (engraving)
1059458 The Opening of Parliament, the Royal Procession in St Jamess Park (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, 7 February, the Commons, summoned by Black Rod and headed by the Speaker

The Opening of Parliament, 7 February, the Commons, summoned by Black Rod and headed by the Speaker
1598471 The Opening of Parliament, 7 February, the Commons, summoned by Black Rod and headed by the Speaker, crossing the Central Lobby on their Way to the House of Lords (engraving) by Begg

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho)

The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho)
1593347 The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Retirement of Lord Salisbury, the Ex-Premier and his Successor (litho)

The Retirement of Lord Salisbury, the Ex-Premier and his Successor (litho)
1600793 The Retirement of Lord Salisbury, the Ex-Premier and his Successor (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Retirement of Lord Salisbury)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Introduction of the Earl of Beaconsfield to the House of Lords

The Opening of Parliament, Introduction of the Earl of Beaconsfield to the House of Lords (engraving)
1059462 The Opening of Parliament, Introduction of the Earl of Beaconsfield to the House of Lords (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Kings Robing Room (colour litho)

The Kings Robing Room (colour litho)
3643269 The Kings Robing Room (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Robing Room. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1052713 The Opening of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, reading the Queens Speech (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, reading the Queens Speech (engraving)
1052408 The Opening of Parliament, reading the Queens Speech (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament, reading the Queens Speech)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1059108 The Opening of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament by the King, His Majesty reading his Speech in the House of Lords (litho)

The Opening of Parliament by the King, His Majesty reading his Speech in the House of Lords (litho)
1043872 The Opening of Parliament by the King, His Majesty reading his Speech in the House of Lords (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving)
1061451 The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Swell Mob at the Opening of Parliament (engraving)

Swell Mob at the Opening of Parliament (engraving)
2777156 Swell Mob at the Opening of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swell Mob at the Opening of Parliament. Cartoon, 7 February 1857)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Speaking in the House of Commons

The Opening of Parliament, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Speaking in the House of Commons (engraving)
1614068 The Opening of Parliament, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Speaking in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of the New Parliament (engraving)

Opening of the New Parliament (engraving)
1618559 Opening of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the New Parliament, Arrival of Her Majesty at the Victoria Tower)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Trumpeters announcing the Approach of Her Majesty (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, Trumpeters announcing the Approach of Her Majesty (engraving)
1612732 The Opening of Parliament, Trumpeters announcing the Approach of Her Majesty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1592779 Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of Parliament, the Royal Procession to the House of Lords (engraving)

Opening of Parliament, the Royal Procession to the House of Lords (engraving)
2773321 Opening of Parliament, the Royal Procession to the House of Lords (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1623099 The Opening of Parliament (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1622851 Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Sketches at the Opening of Parliament (engraving)

Sketches at the Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1595101 Sketches at the Opening of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Royal Speech in the House of Lords

Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Royal Speech in the House of Lords (engraving)
1098952 Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Royal Speech in the House of Lords (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, the Scottish Heralds proceeding to the Cross of Edinburgh to make

The Opening of Parliament, the Scottish Heralds proceeding to the Cross of Edinburgh to make the Royal Proclamation
1038182 The Opening of Parliament, the Scottish Heralds proceeding to the Cross of Edinburgh to make the Royal Proclamation (engraving) by English School

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: St Valentines Day at Ottawa, opening of the Dominion Parliament by the Marquis of Lorne

St Valentines Day at Ottawa, opening of the Dominion Parliament by the Marquis of Lorne and the Princess Louise
1058806 St Valentines Day at Ottawa, opening of the Dominion Parliament by the Marquis of Lorne and the Princess Louise (engraving) by English School

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1055422 The Opening of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of Parliament, the Queen received at the Peers Entrance of the Palace of Westminster

Opening of Parliament, the Queen received at the Peers Entrance of the Palace of Westminster (engraving)
1610909 Opening of Parliament, the Queen received at the Peers Entrance of the Palace of Westminster (engraving) by English School

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of Parliament by Her Majesty, the Robing of Her Majesty

Opening of Parliament by Her Majesty, the Robing of Her Majesty, in the Victoria Lobby of the House of Lords (engraving)
1617915 Opening of Parliament by Her Majesty, the Robing of Her Majesty, in the Victoria Lobby of the House of Lords (engraving) by English School

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Mr H D Erskine, the New Serjeant-at-Arms (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, Mr H D Erskine, the New Serjeant-at-Arms (engraving)
1623085 The Opening of Parliament, Mr H D Erskine, the New Serjeant-at-Arms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament, Mr H D Erskine)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of Parliament, 'The Speaker comes!'(engraving)

Opening of Parliament, "The Speaker comes!"(engraving)
1622380 Opening of Parliament, " The Speaker comes!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament, " The Speaker comes)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho)

The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho)
1593346 The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho)

The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho)
1593345 The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho)

The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho)
1593344 The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of Parliament, Her Majesty the Queen ascending the Throne in the House of Lords (engraving)

Opening of Parliament, Her Majesty the Queen ascending the Throne in the House of Lords (engraving)
1593950 Opening of Parliament, Her Majesty the Queen ascending the Throne in the House of Lords (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: Opening of Parliament, the Chinese Ambassador (engraving)

Opening of Parliament, the Chinese Ambassador (engraving)
1106187 Opening of Parliament, the Chinese Ambassador (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament, the Chinese Ambassador)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1056476 The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageOpening Of Parliament Collection: The Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Queens Speech (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Queens Speech (engraving)
1059713 The Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Queens Speech (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)



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"The Opening of Parliament: A Historic Tradition Unveiled" Step back in time and witness the grandeur and significance of the opening ceremonies that marked the beginning of each parliamentary session. From lithographs to engravings, these captivating images capture moments that shaped history. In 1901, Princess Alexandra graced King Edward VII's First Parliament with her presence, symbolizing unity and royal support for a new era. Fast forward to 1911 when King George V and Queen Mary embarked on their first opening ceremony, radiating regal elegance as they stepped foot into this hallowed institution. The Lord Chancellor reading the Queen's Speech is an engraving that epitomizes tradition and solemnity. The Faithful Commons at the Bar stand attentively, ready to embark on another year of governance guided by Her Majesty's words. As we delve further into history, we encounter scenes such as "The Opening of Parliament by the King" in January - a lithograph capturing a momentous occasion filled with anticipation and hope for what lies ahead. The Speaker taking the Chair signifies order amidst political discourse while reminding us of our democratic values. Moving towards more recent times, we find ourselves immersed in "The Opening of Parliament" during the Session of 1892. The Treasury Bench stands proud; its occupants poised to tackle pressing matters facing society head-on. Witnessing "The Opening of King Edward VII's First Parliament, " depicted through an engraving, transports us back to a time when change was imminent – where progress met tradition in perfect harmony. "The Opening of Parliament by the King" (litho) showcases yet another instance where power transitions from one monarch to another – an event steeped in symbolism representing continuity despite changing times. At last comes "The Opening of Parliament: The Speech from the Throne. " This engraving encapsulates both pomp and circumstance as Her Majesty addresses her loyal subjects gathered within these historic walls.