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Westminister Collection

Background imageWestminister Collection: Parliament Square, Ben Ben, Westminister London

Parliament Square, Ben Ben, Westminister London
Vintage late 19th century photograph - Parliament Square, Ben Ben, Westminister London

Background imageWestminister Collection: U776 surrendered German U boat Westminister Pier, London

U776 surrendered German U boat Westminister Pier, London
U776 surrendered German U boat being displayed at Westminister Pier, London, end of World War II

Background imageWestminister Collection: Coronation of King George VI 1937

Coronation of King George VI 1937
Just after Crowning in King Edwards Chair, but not yet inthroned, the king awaits the Benediction. Date: 12 May 1937

Background imageWestminister Collection: Coronation, Crowning of King George VI 1937

Coronation, Crowning of King George VI 1937
Ceremony in Westminister Abbey, the moment when the pageant of religion and slendour, the Archbishop of Canterbury placed St

Background imageWestminister Collection: Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887

Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887
Queen Victoria passing under the screen after the thanksgiving service in Westminister Abbey, London. 21 June 1887

Background imageWestminister Collection: Coronation, Climax to Pageantry 1937

Coronation, Climax to Pageantry 1937
Their Majesties crowned and Inthroned. The splendor of the Interior of Westminster Abbey during the crowning of king George VI

Background imageWestminister Collection: Coronation of George V, receiving the orb

Coronation of George V, receiving the orb
Dean of Westminister delivers the Sovereigns Orb, a hollow gold sphere to King George V in his right hand. Date: 22 June 1911

Background imageWestminister Collection: Investing with the Armill and Royal robe

Investing with the Armill and Royal robe
Dean of Westminister dresses King George V in the Armill (type of bracelet, symbolically known as " the bracelets of wisdom and sincerity")

Background imageWestminister Collection: NFS (London Region) Salvage Corps in action, WW2

NFS (London Region) Salvage Corps in action, WW2
The London Salvage Corps was not part of the London Fire Brigade but operated in harmony with it. It came under the umbrella of the NFS during WW2

Background imageWestminister Collection: War Weapons Week and London Fire Brigade fireboats, WW2

War Weapons Week and London Fire Brigade fireboats, WW2
The London Fire Brigades fireboat Massey Shaw (which took part in the Dunkirk evacuations) and a fire float are moored at Westminster pier whilst their crews are promoting War Weapons Week

Background imageWestminister Collection: U. N Conference, London

U. N Conference, London
A general view of the delegates of the preparatory commission of the United Nations at the inaugural meeting at Church House, Westminister

Background imageWestminister Collection: Cleopatras Needle, proposed position

Cleopatras Needle, proposed position
A colour illustration of Cleopatras Needle in the proposed position at Westminister. The obelisk now stands on the Victoria Embankment

Background imageWestminister Collection: Transporting Cleopatras Needle

Transporting Cleopatras Needle
Transportation of the obelisk down the Thames, at Westminister Bridge. The cylinder ship had to be abandoned in the Bay of Biscay due to the stormy conditions of the initial leg of the journey


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