House Of Commons Collection (page 4)

Lord John Russell (1792-1878) introducing the Reform Act of 1832 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

The dining room of the House of Commons, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The Division Lobby, House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow

Lady Astor (1879-1964), American-born British politician, 1926. Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor was elected Conservative Member of Parliament for Plymouth in 1919

The House of Commons, 1742, (c1920). Artist: John Pine
The House of Commons, 1742, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume III, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The kings first parliament, 1902-1903. Artist: Arthur Cox Illustrating Co
The kings first parliament, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)

The R101 passing over the House of Commons, 14th October 1929 (1936)
The 101 passing over the House of Commons, 14th October 1929 (1936). The R101 crashed on October 5 1930, in Beauvais, France, killing 48 people

Council Chamber, House of Commons, 1941. Artist: John Piper
Council Chamber, House of Commons, 1941. The Houses of Parliament were damaged by air raids on 14 different occasions during the Second World War

Benjamin Disraeli introducing his reform bill in the House of Commons, c1867. Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and as British Prime Minister

Ways and Means, 1871. Artist: Coide
Ways and Means, 1871. A caricature of John George Dodson (1825-1897), British Liberal politician. Dodson served as MP for East Sussex, Chester and Scarborough

William Lenthall, Speaker of the House of Commons, c1642 (1893). Born at Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, Lenthall (1591-1662) became Speaker of the House of Commons in the Long Parliament of 1640

The Newly Elected MP, on His Way to the House of Commons 1835, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume III, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Lord Beaconsfields last appearance, House of Commons, late 19th century, (1900). Artist: Swain
Lord Beaconsfields last appearance in the peers gallery of the House of Commons, late 19th century, (1900). Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) served twice as British prime minister

Mr Plimsoll addressing the House of Commons, London, mid-late 19th century, (1900). Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London)

House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1900. The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

Lobby of the Houses of Commons, London, 1900. The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

Mr Gladstone attacking Mr Disraelis first budget, 1852. A debate in the House of Commons between William Ewart Gladstone MP (1809-1898) and Benjamin Disraeli MP (1804-1881)

House of Commons resolution conveying thanks to the Volunteer Yeomanry Corps, c1905. The Volunteer Yeomanry Corps was created in response to the threat of a Napoleonic invasion

The House of Commons in 1846 (c1905). Sir Robert Peel speaking on the subject of Free Trade. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Deputy Speakers office, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. A private room allotted to Parliamentary officials

Group of Vote Office messengers, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, c1905. Messengers employed to distribute the votes amongst members

Swearing in Members at the House of Commons, Westmister, London, c1905. Opening of Parliament. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Induction of the Speaker elect, House of Commons, c1905. The proposer and seconder conduct the Speaker elect, who according to tradition is supposed to show reluctance to be escorted to the Speakers

William Court Gully, Speaker of the House of Commons, c1905. Gully (1835-1909) served as Speaker from 1895-1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

Chambers for the supply of fresh air under the House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Map Room, House of Commons Library, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. A gallery runs around the room. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London)

Bringing Up Our Bill, c1832 (c1905). Most of the leading members of the Reform party are represented in the picture. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

Interior of the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1742, (c1902-1905). Artist: John Pine
Interior of the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1742, (c1902-1905). Speaker Onslow in the chair, Sir Robert Walpole, first Prime Minister of Great Britain, addressing the House

The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpoles administration
The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpoles Administration. The Right Honorable Arthur Onslow in the Speakers chair, Sir Robert Walpole at his right hand

Ladies Grille above the Reporters Gallery, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Speakers Procession, House of Commons, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. The procession is a stately function which is a daily prelude to the sitting of the House of Commons

The Lobby, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. Artist: WS Campbell
The Lobby, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. Entrance to the Legislative Chamber. Photograph from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Lobby Bar, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. Members only bar in the House of Commons. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Ministers Table, House of Commons Dining Room, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The House of Commons Dining Room, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Wine cellars of the House of Commons, Westminster, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Red Drawing Room in the Speakers House, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Speakers State Dining Room, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. The Speakers State Dining Room as it appeared before one of the Speakers Parliamentary full dress dinners

This House is to Let, c1650s, (c1902-1905). Satirical print depicting Oliver Cromwells expulsion of the members from the House of Commons: Be gone you rogues you have sate long enough

Expulsion of Members by Cromwell, 1653, (18th century). The Dismissal of the Long Parliament; Oliver Cromwell expels members of the House of Commons

Interior of the old House of Commons, St Stephens Chapel, 1793 (c1905)
Interior of the old House of Commons, St Stephens Chapel, London, 1793 (c1905). William Pitt is addressing the House. Members present include Canning, Wilberforce, Sheridan

The Opposition, 1912. Artist: Strickland
The Opposition, 1912. Caricature of Andrew Bonar Law (1858-1923), Conservative Party statesman and Prime Minister. Illustration from Men of the Day No 1316, supplement to Vanity Fair

Right Hon Henry Bouverie Brand, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Right Hon Henry Bouverie Brand, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Notes for a a speech by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 30th April 1805. Artist: Richard Sheridan
Notes for a a speech by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 30th April 1805. Notes for a a speech in the House of Commons imputing to William Pitt misapplication of public funds in connection with the charge

The scene in the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 3 August 1914. On 3 August 1914 Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium the following day

The House of Commons, London, 1804. Artist: James Fittler
The House of Commons, London, 1804. A copper plate from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis, by Richard Phillips, (London, 1805)

John Evelyn Denison, Speaker of the House of Commons, 1857. Portrait of English statesman John Evelyn Denison, 1st Viscount Ossington (1800-1873)

Houses of Parliament, London, 20th Century. Much of the present Palace of Westminster was designed by Charles Barry and Augustus Welby Pugin, and was constructed between 1837 and 1858

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