Offices and Ceremonies: From the Parliamentary Collections

Explore the Parliamentary Collections for images and documents from the Archives about the role of police in parliament

Explore the Parliamentary Archives for documents and images about the history of the Serjeant at Arms

Explore the Parliamentary Archives for documents and images about the history of Clerk of the House of Commons

Explore the Parliamentary Archives for documents and images about Sir Thomas Erskine May (1815-1886), Clerk of the House of Commons

The State Opening of Parliament marks the annual start of the parliamentary session. Find out about the traditions surrounding the State Opening

Explore the Parliamentary collections for documents and images about Parliament and the Queen

Explore the Parliamentary Collections for images and documents from the Archives about Royal Weddings

Explore the Parliamentary Collections for images and documents from the Archives about Black Rod