Stuart
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The election of debtors to the early Stuart House of Commons
Facing up to the consequences of Christmas spending is a common problem in January, but for some in serious financial…
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‘A good preparation for Christmas’: Revolution and Augustan Yuletides
Christmas cheer at times came a distant second to political intrigue for those featured in our recently published volumes, The House…
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History of Parliament dissertation competition 2016
Every year the History organises a competition for the best undergraduate dissertation presented in 2016 on a subject relating to…
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The ‘marriage’ of Aubrey de Vere, 20th earl of Oxford
Today, our post is another inspired by our recently-published volumes on the House of Lords. In this blog the editor,…
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Unlikely Parliamentarians 3: Catholics in Parliament, 1604-1629
This week is Parliament Week, a programme of events and activities that connects people across the UK with Parliament and…
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Sir Edward Coke and the Bill of Rights: the royal prerogative and parliament in the seventeenth century
Last week the high court ruled on the process the government needs to follow in order to trigger article 50…
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The Duke of Albemarle’s will
Today, another post inspired by our recently-published volumes on the House of Lords. In this blog the editor, Dr Ruth…
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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…