Social history
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Jane Campbell: Parliamentary divorce pioneer
On 23 June 1801, a woman called Jane Campbell divorced her husband Edward Addison by Act of Parliament, and became…
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Parliament, patriotism and the Last Night of the Proms
As the Proms come to an end this Saturday with the traditional ‘Last Night’, Dr Robin Eagles, Senior Research Fellow…
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Props in Parliament
In today’s blogpost, Martin Spychal of the Victorian Commons discusses his recent work on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Prime Ministers’ Props’…
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House of Lords 1660-1715… and divorce
The History of Parliament publishes our first set of volumes focusing on the House of Lords TODAY. Covering the period…
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House of Lords 1660-1715… and bowls
In today’s blog we’re continuing our exploration of the House of Lords 1660-1715 volumes. The History of Parliament’s first set…
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House of Lords 1660-1715… for Father’s Day
Next month the History of Parliament will publish our first set of volumes focussing on the House of Lords. Covering…
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House of Lords 1660-1715… and duelling
Next month the History of Parliament will publish our first set of volumes focussing on the House of Lords. Covering…
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House of Lords 1660-1715… and horseracing
Exciting times at the History of Parliament, as next month we will publish our first set of volumes focusing on…
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Parliaments, politics and people seminar: Paul Seaward, Mr Marvell goes to Westminster: the poet as parliament-man
At our latest ‘Parliaments, Politics and People’ Seminar, our Director, Dr Paul Seaward, spoke on ‘Mr Marvell goes to Westminster:…
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Peers on Parade: A Sartorial History of the State Opening of Parliament
Today’s guestblog is from Dr Charles Farris, University of Westminster, who discusses the history of the ceremonial attire worn at…
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Parliaments, politics & people seminar: Chris Kyle, ‘A Dog, a Butcher and a Puritan’: The Politics of Lent in Early Modern England
At our latest ‘Parliaments, Politics and People’ Seminar, Chris Kyle, of Syracuse University, spoke on ‘‘A Dog, a Butcher and…
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Parliaments, Politics and People Seminar: Peter Catterall, The Free Churches and the Parliamentary Labour Party, c.1918-39
At our first ‘Parliaments, Politics and People’ Seminar of the term, Peter Catterall (University of Westminster) spoke on ‘The Free…