Category: History of Parliament Trust

History of Parliament Trust

In Memoriam: Patrick, Lord Cormack & the History of Parliament Trust

We at the History of Parliament have been deeply saddened to hear of the death of Lord Cormack, Patrick Cormack, who has been one of the History’s greatest friends and allies for more than forty years. Former Director, Paul Seaward, writes about Lord Cormack’s political career and involvement with the Trust. Patrick Cormack was something of an institution in Parliament: not just because of his … Continue reading In Memoriam: Patrick, Lord Cormack & the History of Parliament Trust

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17th Century history, Commons in the Civil Wars, Conferences, Seminars and Events, History of Parliament Trust, Interregnum, Oliver Cromwell

The History of Parliament, House of Commons, 1640-60: a roundtable discussion

Ahead of next Tuesday’s Parliaments, Politics and People roundtable seminar, we hear from Alex Beeton and Patrick Little of the History of Parliament. On 13 February Alex and Patrick will join Andrew Barclay, Vivienne Larminie and David Scott to discuss the recently published History of Parliament, House of Commons, 1640-60 volumes The roundtable seminar takes place on 13 February 2024, between 17:30 and 19:00. It is fully … Continue reading The History of Parliament, House of Commons, 1640-60: a roundtable discussion

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History of Parliament Trust

Review of the Year 2023

It has been another busy year for the History of Parliament, with the publication of long awaited projects, ventures into new online platforms, and the end of an era at the helm. Here is our Public Engagement Manager Connie Jeffery with a look back at the past twelve months. 2023 has been a year of many milestones for the History of Parliament, none more so … Continue reading Review of the Year 2023

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Top of the Blogs 2023!

The History of Parliament blog has been as busy as ever this year! 2023 saw us launch a blog series to mark the coronation of King Charles, another to celebrate the launch of our House of Commons 1640-1660 volumes, and we welcomed lots of brilliant guest blogs from external authors. But which blogs were our most read this year? And which blog is not only … Continue reading Top of the Blogs 2023!

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Modern, 20th century history, History of Parliament Trust, Social history

Captain Ian Fraser MP and the 1926 Wireless Telegraphy (Blind Persons Facilities) Bill

In the mid-1920s, radio technology developments and the BBC’s foundation in Britain led to new and exciting possibilities. Access to music, educational talks and current events became available to increasing numbers of people. Here, guest blogger Dr Rachel Garratt explores how one man, Captain Ian Fraser, used his position as a Member of Parliament and disabled veteran to campaign for radio access for blind people. … Continue reading Captain Ian Fraser MP and the 1926 Wireless Telegraphy (Blind Persons Facilities) Bill

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Parliamentarian or Not?

You’ve come to this page to find out the answers to the quiz- so which of these famous names sat in Parliament? Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400), author of The Canterbury Tales… Yes! Chaucer was elected as knight of the shire for Kent in 1386. Find out more about Chaucer’s political career on our website, here. Richard Whittington (d.1423), Lord Mayor of London and cat-owner Yes! Richard … Continue reading Parliamentarian or Not?

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Contemporary History, 20th century history, Elections, Factions, History of Parliament Trust, Modern, Oral history

Cooperation and the Co-operative Party

The Co-operative Party was founded in 1917, volunteer interviewer Peter Reilly reflects on his recent oral history interview with David Lepper, a former ‘Labour Coop’ MP and what it meant to be a member of the Co-operative Party. Recent interviews I have conducted for the History of Parliament Trust Oral History Project remind us that UK parties are ‘broad churches’ encompassing a range of views. … Continue reading Cooperation and the Co-operative Party

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The Commons in the Wars of the Roses, 15th Century History, Henry VII, History of Parliament Trust, Legal history, Medieval, Religious history, Richard III

A last roll of the dice? Richard III’s pardon to John Morton, 16 August 1485

On 16 August 1485, King Richard III issued a pardon to an old adversary, John Morton, bishop of Ely. Dr Hannes Kleineke, editor of our Commons 1461-1504 project, explores the issue that Morton posed to Richard and why he felt the need to offer Morton such an elaborate pardon. On 9 August 1485 Henry Tudor, titular earl of Richmond, landed on the Welsh coast near Milford Haven … Continue reading A last roll of the dice? Richard III’s pardon to John Morton, 16 August 1485

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Commons in the Civil Wars, 17th Century history, History of Parliament Trust, Interregnum

Clerks of the Commons: More than just scribes

The clerks of the Commons in the 17th century have often been depicted as people who simply recorded the events of the Commons. However, as Dr Stephen Roberts, editor of the House of Commons 1640-1660, explains, there is a lot more to the role of a clerk… As depicted in contemporary images of the House of Commons of the 17th century, the clerks of the … Continue reading Clerks of the Commons: More than just scribes

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History of Parliament Trust

New Director of The History of Parliament

The Trustees of the History of Parliament are very pleased to announce that Dr Jennifer Davey will be the successor to Paul Seaward as the Director of the History of Parliament Trust. Lord Norton of Louth, the Chair of the History of Parliament Trust, said that “The History of Parliament is delighted that Jennifer Davey will be our next Director. She has been appointed following … Continue reading New Director of The History of Parliament

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