Peeresses Collection

Notables assembled in the Abbey annexe at 1937 Coronation
Ecclesiastics, distinguished officers of state and regalia bearers awaiting the arrival of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the tapestried hall of the temporary annexe of Westminster Abbey

1937 Coronation - Peeresses don their coronets
A picturesque incident during the Coronation of King George VI. During the Queens crowning, the assembled peeresses in Westminster Abbey simultaneously donned their coronets. Date: 1937

The Queen and her canopy bearers
Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother, and her canopy bearers at the coronation of King George VI on 12th May 1937. Date: May 1937

House of Lords 1914
THE HOUSE OF LORDS Peers and peeresses assemble in the ante-room in their state robes, coronets, tiaras, and all... Date: 1912

1937 Coronation - Abbey guests stranded in rain after ceremo
Peers and peeresses taking shelter during the height of the downpour which occurred at the most inconvenient possible moment after having held off during the Coronation ceremony of King George VI

Positions of dignitaries, Coronation 1953
Illustration to show the positions of participants at the moment of crowning during Queen Elizabeth IIs forthcoming coronation, 1953

Coronation 1953 - Crowning of Queen Elizabeth II
The culminating moment of the coronation ceremony, as Queen Elizabeth II is crowned queen in Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Date: 1953

Peeress Tricorne Hat
A tricorne hat, made from black velour to be worn by the life peeresses in the House of Lords. Designed by Ede and Ravenscroft the robe-makers

New Life Peers 1958
Page from The Sphere depicting the first life peers arriving at the House of Lords for the traditional ceremony of introducing barons to the House of Lords

Life Peeress Takes Oath
The first of the life peeresses, Baroness Swanborough, takes the oath on October 21 1958 in the House of Lords

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