History Of Parliament

Creating a comprehensive account of parliamentary politics in England, then the UK, from the thirteenth century to the present day.

[History Of Parliament @HistParl]

Don't forget, you can find #HistParl across various social media platforms, including Bluesky, Threads, Instagram and TikTok!

Just head to the Linktree in our bio to find links to all of our other accounts:
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[Patrick Duffy @pduffy1.bsky.social @DubhthaighO]

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.

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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.

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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:

https://t.co/ymHDeynPk7

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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.
https://t.co/7VebmgE67N

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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.
https://t.co/RtgR6P8XTy

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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: https://t.co/OZW8vIpM2r

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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.
https://t.co/5D3AOjVDl7

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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!
https://t.co/k7kdyp4oJc

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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.
https://t.co/qUq6EkAwPm

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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!

https://t.co/TSJCMPBmjh

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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.
https://t.co/5mj8GDW9zn

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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.
https://t.co/0cOcHHgXvZ

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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.

https://t.co/A0n5MoY9gA

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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.
https://t.co/fkFeUD61ct

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This Thursday the voters of Gorton and Denton will elect their new MP. To mark the occasion, Dr Emma Peplow has delved into our oral history archive to look at another by-election that full under the media spotlight: Christchurch 1993.

https://t.co/STYmgqlI4c

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In this week's Scribble Book, #HistParl director Dr Jennifer Davey takes a literary trip to Iceland, and discusses the importance of Parliament in one of the country's most famous novels.

Read and subscribe via the link below!

https://t.co/xdEFd1waOr

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After his appearance at the BAFTAs last night, check out our latest article on Paddington Bear!

Dr Hannes Kleineke explores how his favourite sweet treat was traded by some members of the late medieval House of Commons.

https://t.co/PO8hVDDuiw

[Mr Memory @AmIRightSir]

More detail on the ‘Parliament of Bats’ in this new article today from @HistParl: https://t.co/MSZPFItBpJ

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🚨 NEW ARTICLE🚨
600 years ago today the aptly named 'Parliament of Bats' met for the first time.

Dr Hannes Kleineke has explored how the underlying tensions gave the Parliament its moniker.
https://t.co/k4GezSGEdV

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This evening, Dr Cara Gathern will be speaking at the IHR Parliaments, Politics and People seminar on Representations of Women and Sovereign Power at the New Palace of Westminster.

📍 Senate House, London / Online
⏱️5:30-6:30pm

How to attend below:
https://t.co/caxWo078Hl