HOUSE OF COMMONS
Wood Ceiling Bosses
In 2005, Agrell Architectural Carving, Ltd was commissioned by Wallis Joinery to produce 10 ceiling bosses in oak for the House of Commons. This project had a tight schedule but we were able to carve and deliver in three weeks.
The House of Commons Chamber (click for image of chamber) was rebuilt by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott after it was damaged during the Second World War. The new Chamber was built in a style that was in keeping with the Chamber that had been destroyed. There are two sets of green benches opposite each other (so that Government and Opposition MPs sit facing each other), and a table in the middle with the Speaker's Chair at northern end.
The Chamber is actually quite small as there is only room for 437 MPs to sit down and there are 659 MPs in total! Many of the objects in the Chamber, such as the Speaker's Chair, are gifts from Commonwealth countries.
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