History and artwork
This topic includes information published by the House of Commons, including responses to past FOI requests, relating to history and artwork.
| Item | Description |
| Heritage Collections | A database listing items in Parliament's Heritage Collections, including the Parliamentary Art Collection, the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, and the Architectural Fabric Collection. |
| Living Heritage | Information about of the history and heritage of Parliament, its buildings and collections. |
| Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art | Information about the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art, including its annual report and other publications. The Committee advises on the use and management of the Parliamentary Art Collection in the House of Commons. |
| The Parliamentary Archives | Information about the official archive of the UK Parliament, including a searchable catalogue. Some items only available in hard copy, in which case a fee is charged for copies. |
Responses to requests
Artwork
| File ref | Nature of request | Response date |
| F23-410 | List of artworks in offices of Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet | 21/08/2023 |
| F22-777 | Complaints received regarding Parliaments' Heritage collection | 18/01/2023 |
| F22-393 | List of persons depicted on art work in Parl and any damages | 22/08/2022 |
| F20-071 | Commissioned artworks of MPs | 19/02/2020 |
| F18-246 | Missing works of art in Parliament | 18/07/2018 |
| F17-239 | Expenses claimed by official election artists | 03/07/2017 |
History
| File ref | Nature of request | Response date |
| F20-621 | Costs related to the Speaker's coach | 21/12/2020 |
Other
| File ref | Nature of request | Response date |
| Swords | 2019 |