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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 15/10/2026

Tours of Elizabeth Tower and the State Apartments of Speaker's House are also available on selected dates. When the Houses are sitting, you can watch debates and committee hearings. Book your visit: tickets.parliament.uk/content/tick...

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 15/10/2026

There are two ways to explore: 🎧 Discover Parliament at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour. 🙋 Hear fascinating stories from our in-house guides on an expert-led guided tour.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 15/10/2026

Have you ever been inside the Palace of Westminster?

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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/10/2026

🔴 Watch Prime Minister's Questions live. At Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), the PM or a nominated minister faces questions from MPs from 12 midday every sitting Wednesday. ➡️ www.youtube.com/live/3YjsK5R...

Image of Andy Burnham in the Commons Chamber

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 05/10/2026

Committee Corridor, 1897, Parliament’s Archive Collection, YHC/LB/1/111/7/17. Photo courtesy: UK Parliament.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 05/10/2026

Now ➡️ The layout and purpose of Committee Corridor remains largely unchanged. After almost 130 years as a working part of the Palace of Westminster, Committees continue to meet here, and in the newer Portcullis House.

Now: Modern colour photograph of Committee Corridor in the Palace of Westminster, showing many of the same architectural features, including committee room entrances, wood panelling and tall windows.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 05/10/2026

Then ➡️ In 1897, Committee Corridor provided access to 16 committee rooms where Members of both Houses met to consider policy issues, scrutinise government work and expenditure, and examine proposed legislation.

Then: Historic black-and-white photograph of Committee Corridor in the House of Commons in 1897, showing committee room entrances, wooden benches and tall windows along a long, narrow corridor.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 25/09/2026

Six UK artists Lachlan Goudie, Dryden Goodwin, Caroline Walker, Tina Crawford, Julia Midgley and Eleanor Crook observed and recorded the ceremony and the activity surrounding it. The artworks now form part of the Parliamentary Art Collection.

The Lying in State exhibition artworks in Westminster Hall.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 25/09/2026

There's one week left to see 'A Historic Farewell: Art as Witness to the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II'. During the Lying-in-State of the late Queen, 250,000 people queued to file past the coffin and pay their respects.

Visitors in Westminster Hall look at the Lying in State Exhibition.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 22/09/2026

Did you know you can send post directly from Parliament? ✉️ Keep an eye out for the post office when you visit on a tour.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 18/09/2026

Thanks to Instagram user photo4frames for this photo of the Palace by the river. 📸 Remember to hashtag and set your location to Big Ben for a chance to feature.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 18/09/2026

Experience the Palace of Westminster beyond the view and book your tickets for a tour this September: tickets.parliament.uk/content/tick...

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 18/09/2026

📍 A London landmark 🏛️ Centuries of history 🗳️ Heart of Democracy

A person looks across the river towards the Palace of Westminster

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 17/09/2026

Learn more about the bills currently passing through both houses via our website.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 17/09/2026

Earlier this week, @houseofcommons.parliament.uk considered all stages of the Sovereign Grants Bill. Bills on the representation of the people and railways were debated earlier this week in @houseoflords.parliament.uk

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 17/09/2026

@houseofcommons.parliament.uk Both Houses have now risen for conference recess, and will return on Monday 12 October 🍂

A statue in New Palace Yard, in the Palace of Westminster with autumnal brown leaves in the background

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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 08/09/2026

Big Ben tour tickets will be available tomorrow from 10am: www.parliament.uk/visiting/vis...

Elizabeth Tower in the background with an ornate fish-shaped street lamp.

Elizabeth Tower framed by full green trees against a sunny blue sky.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 08/09/2026

See the Elizabeth Tower from new angles 📸

Elizabeth Tower on a bright sunny day with a blue sky behind and sparse clouds.

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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 02/09/2026

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🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 2 September 2026

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 01/09/2026

Watch proceedings live throughout the day on Parliament Live: parliamentlive.tv/Commons

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 01/09/2026

Members of the House of Lords will discuss topics including working-age welfare reform, tax and business competitiveness, and the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 01/09/2026

Business in the House of Commons will start with Foreign Office questions. The main business will be debates on the Sovereign Grant and the Impact of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 01/09/2026

The @houseofcommons.parliament.uk and the @houseoflords.parliament.uk will return from summer recess and resume business at 2.30pm today.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 27/08/2026

The artworks now form part of the Parliamentary Art Collection and are on display for the first time in this exhibition. See the works of art in Westminster Hall by reserving a free ticket.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 27/08/2026

A Historic Farewell: Art as Witness to the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II During the Lying-in-State in Westminster Hall, six UK artists observed and recorded the ceremony and the activity surrounding it.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 23/08/2026

Tonight the Palace of Westminster is illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian flag to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day and show Parliament’s support for the people of Ukraine.

Houses of Parliament illuminated in blue and yellow at night, reflected on the River Thames

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 20/08/2026

The exhibition runs until 2 October, book a free ticket via our website. Artwork images © UK Parliament WOA 7815

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 20/08/2026

Lachlan Goudie’s painting ‘The Vigil’ depicts the public paying their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall. Along with five other artists, Goudie was invited to create a work of art during the Lying-in-State of the late Queen.

Photograph of Lachlan Goudie standing next to his oil painting depicting the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II. He is wearing a pale blue suit and green tie. The painting shows a large room with people queueing to walk past the catafalque.

Photograph showing an exhibition display. Text printed onto the display board reads ‘Behind the scenes’. Behind a glass cabinet there are some notebooks and sketches which are part of the display.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 14/08/2026

Detail from sketchbook courtesy of Eleanor Crook Photographs © House of Commons, WOA 8072

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 14/08/2026

The exhibition runs until 2 October 2026. You can see preparatory artworks by Crook in Westminster Hall by booking a free ticket. The final sculpture is in Norman Porch, in the House of Lords. You can see it by booking a tour of Parliament.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 14/08/2026

Crook observed the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall. The sculpture is cast in bronze and takes inspiration from the queue, the hall’s hammer beam roof and ceremonial items related to Lying-in-State.

Artist Eleanor Crook drawing in Westminster Hall during the Lying-In-State of Queen Elizabeth II.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 14/08/2026

@eleanorcrook.bsky.social’s memorial angel sculpture ‘May Flights of Angels Sing thee to thy Rest’ was installed in the Palace of Westminster in the spring.

Eleanor Crook’s memorial angel sculpture ‘May Flights of Angels Sing thee to thy Rest’.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 12/08/2026

Appreciate all the details up close 🔍 Big Ben tour tickets are on sale now: www.parliament.uk/visiting/vis...

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 11/08/2026

Thanks to Instagram user lesyeuxdefairy for this shot of the Palace framed by summer flowers. 📸 Remember to hashtag and set your location to Big Ben or Palace of Westminster for a chance to be featured.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 11/08/2026

The Palace in bloom 🌺 Want to see it for yourself? Guided tour tickets for August 2026 are now available: www.parliament.uk/visiting/vis...

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 11/08/2026

Midgley and five other artists were invited to record this historic moment for the parliamentary art collection. See the work of art in Westminster Hall by reserving a free ticket. The exhibition runs until 2 October 2026.

Julia Midgley's artwork, watercolour and ink drawing drawing depicting the queue during the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 11/08/2026

Julia Midgley’s collection of sketchbook drawings and watercolour paintings, and her final etching titled 'The Queue, 2022’ are a record of the artist’s time observing the Lying-in-State of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Artist Julia Midgley stands besides her work, framed etchings depicting the queue during the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 07/08/2026

Explore the Palace of Westminster this summer with lower ticket prices. 🎟️ Book your ticket: tickets.parliament.uk/timeslot/uk-...

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UK Parliament: Audio Tour

Performance dates and tickets for UK Parliament: Audio Tour

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 07/08/2026

Have you ever been inside the House of Lords Chamber?

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 06/08/2026

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 06/08/2026

Crawford was one of six artists invited to observe and record the Lying-in-State of the late Queen. Book a free ticket to see their work in Westminster Hall. The exhibition runs until 2 October 2026.

A view of the exhibition in Westminster Hall.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 06/08/2026

Tina Crawford’s free machine embroidery work ‘A Million Footsteps’ is a representation of the public paying their respects to Queen Elizabeth II.

Artist Tina Crawford stands beside her purple velvet embroidery.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 28/07/2026

You can see their work in Westminster Hall by booking a free ticket. The exhibition runs until 2 October 2026. Learn more about the work: heritagecollections.parliament.uk/exhibits/car...

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Caroline Walker - Heritage Collections UK Parliament

Caroline Walker was an artist in residence for the Parliamentary Art Collection during the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II.

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