The History of Parliament regularly holds events and seminars throughout the year in a variety of different locations. Find out what we’ve got coming up and read about some of our previous events.
Upcoming Events
China on the Hustings: The Arrow Affair and British Identity during the 1857 Election
Date: 20 October 2026
Location: IHR (London) & Online
Visit our Eventbrite page to find out more about our upcoming events and subscribe to be the first to hear about ticket releases:
IHR Parliaments, Politics & People Seminar
Hosted by the Institute of Historical Research and convened by members of the History of Parliament, this seminar series highlights new research in the field of parliamentary and electoral politics.
Visit the IHR website to learn more about upcoming seminars and how to attend.
Recent Seminar Articles
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At the IHR Parliaments, Politics and People seminar on Tuesday 20 October, Frederick Hyde of the University of Southampton, will …
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At the IHR Parliaments, Politics and People seminar on Tuesday 16 June, Dr Juliette Bretan of Cambridge University will be discussing …
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At the IHR Parliaments, Politics and People seminar on Tuesday 2 June, Professor Eloise Davies of the University of Florida, …
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At the IHR Parliaments, Politics and People seminar on Tuesday 19 May, Dr Jeremy Crump of the Institute of Historical …
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At the IHR Parliaments, Politics and People seminar on Tuesday 5 May, BrendanTam of the University of Warwick, will be …
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At a special joint session of the IHR’s Parliaments, Politics and People and British History in the Long 18th Century …
Recurring & Previous Events
We host a wide range of events each year, for many audiences across the country. Keep an eye on our social media, as well as on Eventbrite, to stay up to date with our upcoming programme.
Some recent event topics include: The Changing House of Lords, 100 years of Female Cabinet Ministers, Parliamentary History & the Midlands, London and Parliament: From Medieval to Modern, and Parliamentarians on their past: Memories of the 1983 General Election.
And look out for our Annual Lecture at the end of each year, where well-known parliamentary figures are invited to discuss their chosen historical topics.
Click here to discover how we may be able to collaborate on future events.
