Creating a comprehensive account of parliamentary politics in England, then the UK, from the thirteenth century to the present day.
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The freedom-by-marriage franchise was one of the most striking voting qualifications prior to the 1832 Reform Act.
Dr Philip Salmon explores how although women may not have been able to vote, some had the ability to enfranchise their husbands.
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Following the changes made by the 'Great' Reform Act of 1832, who was able to vote?
From potwalloper to scot and lot voters, Dr Philip Salmon explores each type of post-1832 voting qualification.
@TheVictCommons
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We are very sad to hear that Ann Widdecombe, Conservative MP for Maidstone (1987-2010) has died.
In her interview for our Oral History Project, Ann described sitting in the Commons for the first time as an MP.👇
Have you just heard that an MP has resigned by ‘taking the Chiltern Hundreds’? Our Senior Research Fellow, Dr Martin Spychal, explains the practice and explores its historical context…
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Sir Robert Peel died on this day in 1850.
Dr Philip Salmon explores the twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1834-35, 1841-46) and his significant role in founding the modern Conservative party.
@TheVictCommons
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I was delighted to be involved in this project both as a speaker at the conference at @durham_history back in 2023, and helping to promote the wonderful @Parlhistjournal on social media. You can read the issue and conference blogs, including my own, in the link below. – at Dublin City, Ireland
Our colleague Dr Naomi Lloyd-Jones has edited a special issue of the @Parlhistjournal, which is free to read until the end of June.
Find out more about the issue and how to access pieces written by current and former @TheVictCommons colleagues below.
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Don't forget to check out our special issue, edited by Naomi Lloyd-Jones of @TheVictCommons, while it is free to read until the end of June. Meanwhile, we will continue to post about the wonderful articles from our current issue over the next few weeks.
Our colleague Dr Naomi Lloyd-Jones has edited a special issue of the @Parlhistjournal, which is free to read until the end of June.
Find out more about the issue and how to access pieces written by current and former @TheVictCommons colleagues below.
historyofparliament.com/2026…
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Our latest issue features an article by @HistParl’s S.J. Payling on social mobility and the impact on county representative identities in the reign of Henry VI. You can read it for free here:
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Our colleague Dr Naomi Lloyd-Jones has edited a special issue of the @Parlhistjournal, which is free to read until the end of June.
Find out more about the issue and how to access pieces written by current and former @TheVictCommons colleagues below.
historyofparliament.com/2026…
The 1832 Reform Act marked an extension of the franchise in the UK, but also prevented women from voting in parliamentary elections.
However, Dr Philip Salmon has explored how some women could vote long before they secured equal electoral rights with men.
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Many thanks to Simon Marsh of @battleftrust for an excellent talk last night on Civil War artillery; our last spring online lecture is next Wednesday, 10 June, when Patrick Little of @HistParl will be talking on Cromwellian Court Culture: details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/…
As the last of the hereditary peers prepare to depart the House of Lords, with some of them may also go hand-me-down robes, worn by generations before them.
Dr Robin Eagles for @GeorgianLords considers the symbolism of those robes worn by peers.
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All articles in our 2026 special issue, edited by Naomi Lloyd-Jones of @HistParl can be read free online between now and the end of June!
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Unlike today, it has not always been as easy to know what exactly is debated in Parliament.
For @GeorgianLords, Dr Charles Littleton explores an example of how someone in the 18th century could keep up with proceedings, without being in the chamber.
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As part of a new series for Scribble Book, exploring the history of women in Parliament, Dr Jennifer Davey has explored the career of Kay Midwinter, Parliament's first female clerk. Read and subscribe via the link below!
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It may appear strange today that a member of the House of Lords could serve as Prime Minister.
However, as @kathrynrix.bsky.social has explored in a new article, the 19th century saw more Prime Ministers leading from the Lords than the Commons.
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Dr Sarah Wride will be speaking at the next IHR Parliaments, Politics and People seminar on 'Re-Membering the Medieval Parliament, 1769-1886'.
📍 Senate House, London / Online
🗓️Tuesday 17 March 2026
⏱️5:30-6:30pm
Find out more and how to attend below.
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Did you know that a former Scottish Rugby captain sat in the House of Commons?
With Scotland taking the field against France later today in the #SixNations, Dr Kathryn Rix explores the sporting and political career of Pat Munro MP.
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Elizabeth, Marchioness Conyngham, is best known as the final mistress of George IV.
However, as Dr Naomi Lloyd-Jones explores below, her electioneering activity offers an example of the behind-the-scenes roles women could play during the 19th century.
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