As the results of the 2024 General Election start to come in, successful candidates will have different ways to celebrate their win- but it is unlikely that these newly-elected MPs will be hoisted in the air in a traditional ‘chairing’ ceremony… In the latest blog for our Georgian elections project Dr Robin Eagles looks at this tradition and some of the 18th century constituencies that … Continue reading Chairing successful candidates
As newspapers and television broadcasts continue to be filled with daily news from the 2024 General Election, in today’s blog for the Georgian elections project Dr Robin Eagles turns his attention to the role of the press in 18th century election campaigns… Relations between Parliament and the press in the 18th-century were often strained. Strictly speaking, it was a breach of privilege for the details … Continue reading ‘Abuse and scurrility’? Press reporting of 18th-century elections
As pollsters look for constituencies across the country to act as representatives of how the wider nation may vote in the upcoming election, in the 18th century you might have looked to the capital city. Here Dr Robin Eagles explores how the City of London voted in two key elections either side of George I’s accession to the throne, as part of our Georgian Elections … Continue reading The ups and downs of a London election: examining London poll books
As many modern political parties announce their manifestos this week Dr Robin Eagles from our House of Lords 1715-1790 project looks back at the decisions around flagship policies that could make or break parties and alliances in the 18th century, as part of our Georgian Elections Project. Party manifestos as we know them today are largely a product of the post-1832 changes in the way … Continue reading To reform or not to reform: Party manifestos
We are pleased to announce that we are looking for Research Fellows to join both our House of Lords 1640-60 and House of Commons 1832-68 projects. Full information on both roles below: Applications Applicants must submit a completed application form, recent CV and a letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining your interest in the post to the office manager, atucker@histparl.ac.uk by 14 June 2024. Download the … Continue reading Job Vacancies: 2x Research Fellow Positions
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
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
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
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!
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
