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Victorian Commons, 19th Century history, Parliamentary Life, Religious history

Quakers in the Commons: Joseph Pease and the right to affirm

Taking their seat in the Commons can be a nervous moment for new MPs, but for the Quaker Joseph Pease in 1833, tensions were heightened because he feared that his refusal to take oaths would prevent him from sitting at Westminster. This article from Dr Kathryn Rix, assistant editor of our House of Commons, 1832-1945 project, explains how this difficulty was overcome, enabling Pease to … Continue reading Quakers in the Commons: Joseph Pease and the right to affirm

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19th Century history, Art, Fashion and Material Culture, Victorian, Victorian Commons

John Bowes (1811-85): the MP and his museum

In this article Dr James Owen looks at the career of John Bowes (1811-85). Best known as an art collector and colliery owner, Bowes was MP for Durham South, 1832-47, but had a far greater impact outside Parliament than at Westminster, with one of his major legacies being the museum which bears his name. The Bowes Museum, situated in the historic market town of Barnard … Continue reading John Bowes (1811-85): the MP and his museum

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