Victorian Commons
This collection of articles highlights the ongoing research of our House of Commons 1832-1868 section, investigating the United Kingdom’s political system between the first and second Reform Acts. Check out their website for more articles on th period.
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MPs in the Crimean War, 1853-56
With the help of research undertaken by the Victorian Commons, today’s blog takes a look at MPs who fought during…
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‘Watched with considerable curiosity’: The first secret ballot in Britain, 15 August 1872
Dr Kathryn Rix, of the Victorian Commons, tells us about the very first election by secret ballot in Britain… Today…
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Thanks for our bank holidays, “Saint” John…
Dr Kathryn Rix of the Victorian Commons tells us about the extraordinary life of the MP responsible for our day…
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Wm. Roger Louis Prize awarded to Dr. James Owen, 1832-68 Commons section
Dr. James Owen, a Research Fellow on our 1832-1868 House of Commons project, has been jointly awarded the Wm. Roger…
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The honourable member for Lambeth North, I presume? Henry Morton Stanley’s parliamentary career
On the anniversary of his birth on 28 January 1841, Dr. Kathryn Rix examines the lesser-known parliamentary career of the…
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On this Day in 1830 – the formation of Earl Grey’s government
Today’s Parliament Week ‘on this day’ article, written by the Victorian Commons’ Dr Philip Salmon, focuses on reform in the…
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Conference report: ‘The Liberal Party, Unionism and Political Culture’
A conference report for us from two of the Victorian Commons: Alongside their research for the History of Parliament’s 1832-1868…