Since 2013, this website has provided a space for the History of Parliament team and external authors to publish groundbreaking research in the field of parliamentary history.
But that is not all; here you can also find articles on local and community history, social and cultural history, personal stories from the past, and more. Because the history of Parliament touches all aspects of the past, in the United Kingdom and beyond!
Browse our Archive
Explore our vast collection of online articles here, arranged by theme, period, Prime Minister, Monarch or research collection:
Collection
Understanding Parliament
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Videos and Podcasts
Oral History Podcast
Tales from the Green Benches
What does it feel like to be in the House of Commons chamber?
Hosts Dr Emma Peplow and Dr Alex Lock delve into the History of Parliament’s Oral History archive of interviews with former MPs, gathering reflections from those who have sat on those green benches allowing a true insider’s view into life as a Member of Parliament.
We also have lots of video content over on Youtube, Instagram and TikTok, exploring all parts of parliamentary history
School Resources
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Our Work
To find out more about the History of Parliament’s current research and previous publications, click here.