SWINDON, ENGLAND, March 05, 2011 (Press-News.org) The National Trust has announced that a superb state coach which was last used at the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, is to go on display at the National Trust's Arlington Court in Devon.
The Speaker's State Coach, a symbol of the power and status of the Speaker of the House of Commons, has been in use for state occasions since the early 18th century.
The loan of the coach by the House of Commons is the first in a series of exhibitions around the country where it can be seen and enjoyed by the public.
The coach will be the star attraction at Arlington Court's Carriage Museum which houses a renowned collection of historic British carriages and coaches that were used for every occasion.
The spectacular painted and gilded Speaker's Coach - the work of a number of highly skilled woodcarvers - is believed to have been made in 1698 for King William III. It was presented to the Speaker a few years later by Queen Anne.
In the last three hundred years, the coach has been the subject of many repairs and refurbishments.
Last used by Speaker Thomas in 1981, the coach was then displayed at various venues in London before being removed for conservation work to begin.
The conservation now complete, the original and vibrant beauty and colours of the unique coach can be appreciated once more.
Ana Chylak, National Trust Property Manager, said: "Our historic carriages at Arlington range from those used every day to ones reserved for special occasions, so we are thrilled to be able to display the Speaker's State Coach which is very special indeed. In its restored condition, its detail and decoration are absolutely breathtaking.
"I am sure that our visitors will be enthralled to see such a wonderful part of our country's heritage in our collection."
John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons, said: "The state coach is a magnificent example of an early 18th century carriage and an important piece of the United Kingdom's parliamentary heritage. Therefore I am delighted that now it no longer has any practical role in parliamentary life it can be passed into the care of the National Trust and viewed by as wide an audience as possible.
"The carriage museum at Arlington Court, with its extensive collection, was an obvious place for the coach and we hope it will be the first of a series of appropriate exhibition venues around the country where the coach might be seen and enjoyed by the public."
The Speaker's State Coach will go on display at Arlington Court, near Barnstaple, Devon, from Saturday 12 March.
About The National Trust:
The National Trust is a charity with a statutory duty to preserve places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 'of historic interest and natural beauty for the benefit of the nation'. As Europe's largest conservation charity, the National Trust protects over 350 historic houses, 160 gardens, 1,100 kilometres of coastline, 254,000 hectares of land of outstanding natural beauty, six World Heritage Sites, 28 castles and 60 pubs - and give access to them for people to enjoy. The Trust has around 3.8m members and 61,000 volunteers.
The National Trust is a registered charity no. 205846.
Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
The National Trust Announces Speaker's State Coach to Go On Display at Arlington Court
The National Trust has announced that a state coach last used for the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana is to go on display at Arlington Court.
2011-03-05
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[Press-News.org] The National Trust Announces Speaker's State Coach to Go On Display at Arlington CourtThe National Trust has announced that a state coach last used for the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana is to go on display at Arlington Court.