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Apartments in Central London members of the House
occupy red benches on three sides of the Chamber. The benches on
the Lord Speaker's right form the Spiritual Side and those to his
left form the Temporal Side. The Lords Spiritual (archbishops and
bishops of the Apartments in Central London established Church of
England) all occupy the Spiritual Side.
The Lords Temporal (nobles) sit according to party affiliation:
members of the Government party sit on the Spiritual Side, while
those of the Opposition sit on the Temporal Apartments in Central London
Side. Some peers, who have no party affiliation, sit on the benches
in the middle of the House opposite the Woolsack; they are accordingly
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Lords Chamber
Benches in the House of Lords London rental accomodation
are coloured red. The Sovereign's Throne and Canopy are located
at one end of the chamber.
The Chamber of the House of Lords is located in the southern part
of the Palace of Westminster. The Apartments in Central London lavishly
decorated room measures 13.7 by 24.4 metres (45 by 80 ft).[10] The
benches in the Chamber, as well as other furnishings in the Lords'
side of the Palace, are coloured red. The upper part of the Chamber
is decorated by stained glass windows and by six allegorical frescoes
representing religion, chivalry and law.
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At the south end of the Chamber are the ornate gold Canopy and
Throne Apartments in Central London ; although the Sovereign may theoretically
occupy the Throne during any sitting, he or she attends only the
State Opening of Parliament. Other members of the Royal Family who
attend the State Opening use Chairs of State next to the Throne.
In front of the Throne is the Woolsack, a backless and armless red
cushion stuffed with wool, representing the historical importance
of the wool trade.
The Woolsack is used by the officer Apartments in Central London
presiding over the House (the Lord Speaker since 2006, but
historically the Lord Chancellor or a deputy). The House's mace,
which represents royal authority, is placed on the back of the Woolsack.
In front of the Woolsack are the Judges' Woolsack, a larger red
cushion occupied by the Law Lords during the State Opening, and
the Table of the House, at which the clerks sit.
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