Frederick Prince of Wales - The History of Parliament

‘Kind patron of the mirthful fray’: the English aristocracy and cricket in the 18th century

July 6, 2023

The Ashes Test series currently under way provides an opportunity to consider the English aristocracy’s role in cricket’s early development…

March 8, 2020

Today, on International Women’s Day, Dr Robin Eagles, editor of our Lords 1715-1790 project, looks at the life of Augusta,…

October 5, 2017

Last month the Prince of Wales became the longest-serving holder of that title. The role of Prince of Wales was…

August 21, 2013

Dr Robin Eagles looks at the colourful life of Thomas Potter, who was first elected to parliament in the summer…