Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). Creator: UnknownCharles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). On 4 January 1642, King Charles I (1600-1649, standing, in hat) entered the House of Commons to arrest five Members of Parliament for high treason
Mr. Churchill contemplates the ruins of the House of Commons, bombed in May 1941, 1941 (1955). Incendiary bombs which fell on the nights of 10
Uncorking Old Sherry, 1805Uncorking Old Sherry, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving). William Pitt (1759-1806) giving a speech on 6th March 1805
The House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Creator: UnknownThe House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Interior of the Palace of Westminster in London, with (all-male) members of parliament on opposing benches. Lithograph after a painting
The Houses of Lords and Commons, Westminster, London, 1815. Artist: ByrneThe Houses of Lords and Commons, Westminster, London, 1815
William Pitt, the Younger, Addressing the Commons, 1793, (1947). Creator: Anton HickelWilliam Pitt, the Younger, Addressing the Commons, 1793, (1947). Session of parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London. Prime Minister William Pitt is on his feet
R. B. Sheridan, (1751-1816), 1830. Creator: UnknownR. B. Sheridan, (1751-1816), 1830. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) Irish satirist, playwright, poet, and long-term owner of the London Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, educated at Harrow School
Disraelis First Speech in the House of Commons, London, 7 December 1837, (1901). British Conservative statesman Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) was elected Tory MP for Maidstone in 1837
Sir Austen Chamberlain, 1921, (1935). Creator: UnknownSir Austen Chamberlain, 1921, (1935). British statesman (Joseph) Austen Chamberlain (1863-1937). Mr. Austen Chamberlain became leader of the House of Commons and of the Conservative Party
The House of Commons, February 13, 1893 (1906). Artist: Sir Robert Ponsonby StaplesThe House of Commons, February 13, 1893 (1906). Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone Introducing The Second Home Rule Bill. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII
Cicero in Catilinam, March 17, 1785. Creator: James SayersCicero in Catilinam, March 17, 1785
Study for House of Commons, from Microcosm of London, 1807
The Burning of the Houses of Parliament; Fire at the House of Commons, ca. 1834. Formerly attributed to Joseph Mallord William Turner and Peter DeWint
The Bottomless-Pitt, March 16, 1792. Creator: James GillrayThe Bottomless-Pitt, March 16, 1792
House of Commons - Sir Robert Walpoles Administration, November 1, 1803. After William Hogarth. After Sir James Thornhill
The late Viscount Canterbury, 1845. Creator: UnknownThe late Viscount Canterbury, 1845. Portrait of British politician Charles Manners Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury, who fell ill and died during a train journey
Illustration of the Imperial Diet House of Commons with a Listing of all Members, 10 / 1890Illustration of the Imperial Diet House of Commons with a Listing of all Members, 10/1890
A New Speaker and The Wedding Night, February 7, 1789. February 7, 1789A New Speaker and The Wedding Night, February 7, 1789
The Word-Eater, December 30, 1786. December 30, 1786. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonThe Word-Eater, December 30, 1786
The Westminster Deserter Drum d Out of The Regiment, May 18, 1784. May 18, 1784The Westminster Deserter Drum d Out of The Regiment, May 18, 1784
The State Auction, March 26, 1784. March 26, 1784. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonThe State Auction, March 26, 1784
Every Man Has His Hobby Horse, May 1, 1784. May 1, 1784. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonEvery Man Has His Hobby Horse, May 1, 1784
Wits Last Stake, or the Cobbling Voters and Abject Canvassers, April 22, 1784
The Parody, or Mother Cole and Loader, April 10, 1784. April 10, 1784The Parody, or Mother Cole and Loader, April 10, 1784
The Rival Candidates, April 8, 1784. April 8, 1784. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonThe Rival Candidates, April 8, 1784
The Hanoverian Horse and British Lion, March 31, 1784. March 31, 1784The Hanoverian Horse and British Lion, March 31, 1784
The Speakers Procession, 1884, (1947). Creator: Francis Wilfrid LawsonThe Speakers Procession, 1884, (1947). Members of Parliament inside the Palace of Westminster in London. The Speaker is Henry Bouverie William Brand
The House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century, 1730, (1947). Creator: UnknownThe House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century, 1730, (1947). Session of parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London. The Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, is on the left
Sir Edward Turnour, c1670, (1947). Creator: John Michael WrightSir Edward Turnour, c1670, (1947). A Seventeenth-Century Speaker - portrait of English barrister and member of parliament Sir Edward Turnour (1617-1676) who served as Speaker of the Commons
March of Reform - Master of Ceremonies in the H. of Commons Improved Manners... 1837March of Reform - Master of Ceremonies in the H. of Commons Improved Manners (Much to be desired.) Arising Therefrom, 1837
Lord Thurlow, (1731-1806), 1830. Creator: UnknownLord Thurlow, (1731-1806), 1830. Edward Thurlow (1731-1806) British lawyer and Tory politician educated at Kings School, Canterbury, Caius College, Cambridge and Inner Temple
Lord W. Russel, (1639-1683), 1830. Creator: UnknownLord W. Russel, (1639-1683), 1830. William Russell, Lord Russell (1639-1683) English politician during the reign of King Charles II
Lord Lake, (1744-1808), 1830. Creator: UnknownLord Lake, (1744-1808), 1830. Gerard Lake (1744-1808) British general who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and commanded British forces during the Irish Rebellion of 1798
C. Fox, (1749-1806), 1830. Creator: UnknownC. Fox, (1749-1806), 1830. Charles James Fox (1749-1806), British Whig statesman and arch-rival of William Pitt the Younger
Sir R. Fanshaw, (1608-1666), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir R. Fanshaw, (1608-1666), 1830. Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet (1608-1666) English poet, translator, linguist, diplomat and politician, educated at Jesus College, Cambridge
Freind, (1675-1728), 1830. Creator: UnknownFreind, (1675-1728), 1830. John Freind (1675-1728) English physician educated at Westminster School, and Christ Church, Oxford
Greville, (1554-1628), 1830. Creator: UnknownGreville, (1554-1628), 1830. Fulke Greville (1554-1628) Elizabethan poet, dramatist, and statesman who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1581 and 1621
Earl Godolphin, (1645-1712), 1830. Creator: UnknownEarl Godolphin, (1645-1712), 1830. Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin (1645-1712) British politician, Privy Councillor, Secretary of State
Walter Burrell, Esq. (1814-1886), 1835. Creator: UnknownWalter Burrell, Esq. (1814-1886), 1835. Sir Walter Wyndham Burrell, 5th Baronet (1814-1886), British barrister, Conservative politician
Sir Charles Merrik Burrell. Bart. MP, (1774-1862), 1835. Creator: UnknownSir Charles Merrik Burrell. Bart. M.P. (1774-1862), 1835. Sir Charles Merrik Burrell, 3rd Baronet (1774-1862), English Conservative politician
Keppel, (1725-1786), 1830. Creator: UnknownKeppel, (1725-1786), 1830. Admiral Augustus Keppel (1725-1786) Royal Navy officer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1755-1778
Hawke, (1705-1781), 1830. Creator: UnknownHawke, (1705-1781), 1830. Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke (1705-1781) Royal Navy officer who sat in the House of Commons from 1747 to 1776 and served at the Battle of Toulon, in the Seven Years War
Dimsdale, (1712-1800), 1830. Creator: UnknownDimsdale, (1712-1800), 1830. Thomas Dimsdale (1712-1800) English doctor, banker and politician, sat in the House of Commons 1780-1790
Dunning, (1731-1783), 1830. Creator: UnknownDunning, (1731-1783), 1830. John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton (1731-1783) English lawyer and politician, Solicitor-General from 1768 who wrote a notice in 1762 defending the British East India
Sr. H. Clinton, (1730-1795), 1830. Creator: UnknownSr. H. Clinton, (1730-1795), 1830. Sir Henry Clinton (1730-1795) British army officer and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1772 and 1795
Edmund Burke, (1729-1797), 1830. Creator: UnknownEdmund Burke, (1729-1797), 1830. Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish statesman and philosopher, MP from 1766-1794 in the House of Commons with the Whig Party after moving to London in 1750
M. P. Andrews, (1742-1814), 1830. Creator: UnknownM. P. Andrews, (1742-1814), 1830. Miles Peter Andrews (1742-1814) English playwright, gunpowder manufacturer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1796 to 1814
Earl Russell, c1860, (c1884). Creator: UnknownEarl Russell, c1860, (c1884). John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878), Whig and Liberal politician, educated at Westminster School and Edinburgh University
