woolsack

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At the end of her final day on the woolsack on Wednesday there was a break with usual Lords etiquette as she was cheered and clapped as business for the day ended.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2011

Baroness Hayman chairs debates from the traditional woolsack, offers advice on procedural matters and acts as an ambassador for the work of the House.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2011

At Wembley, he should sit on a woolsack.

From The Guardian • Mar. 24, 2010

Great was the dismay of the Lords a month ago when the woolsack was found to contain common horsehair.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sir,—The Usher of the Blue Rod vacates his office on Wednesday next, when you will be required to appear before the woolsack to take the usual oaths.

From Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 by Various