Articles by Philip Salmon
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Conscience versus constituency: the dilemma facing Henry Charles Sturt MP
On the anniversary of his death on 14 April 1866, Dr Philip Salmon of the Victorian Commons reflects on the…
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Catholics in the Commons after emancipation
Today (13 April) marks the anniversary of the Roman Catholic Relief Act gaining royal assent in 1829, which removed many…
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The Commons at work: the Chairman of Ways and Means
The Speaker of the House of Commons is a remarkably familiar figure to television audiences around the world. Anyone viewing…
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Local polls and national politics: a 19th century perspective
As much of the UK prepares to vote in local elections this week, in this blog (adapted from our Victorian…
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Oxfordshire Local History: Abingdon in the nineteenth century
This month’s local history focus has been Oxfordshire. In today’s blog Dr Philip Salmon, editor of the House of Commons…
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The royal scandal that helped change British politics: the 1820 Queen Caroline affair
On 5 June 1820 Caroline of Brunswick returned to England to take her place as Queen Consort to George IV.…
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Parliament versus the People: the Newport rising of 1839
Today marks the 180th anniversary of the Newport rising when government forces and Welsh Chartists clashed in the town of…
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After Peterloo: From Repression to Reform
As we prepare to commemorate the bicentenary of Peterloo Massacre this Friday – 16 August – we hear from editor…
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Political protest in the age of Peterloo
Today’s blog from the editor of our House of Commons 1832-68 section, Dr Philip Salmon, is the first of many…
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The Speaker and the same question: a view from the Victorian Commons
In today’s blog Dr Philip Salmon, editor of the 1832-1945 House of Commons project, explores some of the historical background…
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From celebrity to outcast: William Bankes MP (1786-1855)
Today’s blog is the second of three posts to celebrate LGBT+ History Month. In this blog we hear from Dr…