Inside the clock face of Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
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
Tsar Nicholas II at the opening ceremony of the first Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906. The Duma, the elected legislative assembly of the Russian Empire
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
Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. Artist: John LeechTake away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. A satirical illustration on the expulsion of Members of Parliamnet by Cromwell, 1653
The Reform Bill, 1832 (c1850s). The Rt Hon Earl Grey introduced the Reform Act in Parliament in 1832. It was intended to make wide-ranging changes to the British electoral system
The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby, K. G. c1860, (c1884The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby, K.G. c1860, (c1884). Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869)
The Terrace, afternoon tea, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Promenade at Westminster crowded with its members. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith
Tsar Nicholas II speaking at the opening of the first Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 27 April 1906. The Duma, the elected legislative assembly of the Russian Empire
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
The creation of a new German republic, Reichstag, Berlin, 9 November 1918, (c1920). Berlin under the new Regime...scene outside the Reichstag during Herr Scheidemanns proclamation of a republic
Liberty Square with Parliament House, Budapest, Hungary, c1930s. Creator: UnknownLiberty Square with Parliament House, Budapest, Hungary, c1930s. The Hungarian Parliament Building designed by Imre Steindl in neo-Gothic style and opened in 1902
Seldon, (1584-1654), 1830. Creator: UnknownSeldon, (1584-1654), 1830. John Selden (1584-1654) English jurist, scholar of Englands ancient laws and constitution and specialist in Jewish law
Anne, (1665-1714), 1830. Creator: UnknownAnne, (1665-1714), 1830. Anne (1665-1714) Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1702-1707 then under the Acts of Union
Princess Alexandra... at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, 1901Princess Alexandra as Queen of England: Her Majesty passing through the Royal Gallery at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, February 14, 1901
King Edward VII. And Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His Majestys First Parliament, 1901King Edward VII. And Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His Majestys First Parliament, February 14, 1901. Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) in ceremonial ermine
Right Hon. George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, c1810, (c1884). Creator: UnknownRight Hon. George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, c1810, (c1884). George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860), British statesman, diplomat Scottish landowner and Peelite
Sir Robert Peel Bart. c1820, (c1884). Creator: UnknownSir Robert Peel Bart. c1820, (c1884). Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet (1788-1850) British industrialist and Conservative, educated at Christ Church, Oxford
George Canning, c1810, (c1884). Creator: UnknownGeorge Canning, c1810, (c1884). George Canning (1770-1827) British Tory educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford
Thomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, K. G. c1740, (c1884). Creator: UnknownThomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, K.G. c1884. Thomas Pelham-Holles (1693-1768), British Whig, educated at Westminster School and Clare College, Cambridge
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
King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951)Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom
The Bill of Rights Presented to William and Mary, 1689, (mid 19th century). Creator: UnknownThe Bill of Rights Presented to William and Mary, 1689, (mid 19th century). King William III (1650-1702) and Queen Mary II (1662-1694) of Great Britain agreeing an Act of Parliament
Beer Street, 1751, (1925). Creator: William HogarthBeer Street, 1751, (1925). Issued in 1751 by English artist William Hogarth. From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C. Black, Ltd. London, 1925]
Houses of Parliament, Stormy Sky, 1904. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille
The Union: Thistle, Rose, Shamrock, c1850. Artist: William Charles RossThe Union: Thistle, Rose, Shamrock, c1850. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]
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
Parliament Offering the Crown to William and Mary, 1689, (late 18th century). Historical scene in the Banqueting Hall, Whitehall
Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, early 17th century, (c1902-1905)Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, Westminster, London, early 17th century, (c1902-1905). A prisoner at the bar receiving an admonition from the Speaker
Parliament at Hongo, Florida, Solomon Island, 1892. Artist: Dr WelchmanParliament at Hongo, Florida, Solomon Island, 1892. A view showing Reverend Palmer addressing the assembled locals at the annual Parliament, with Bishop Montgomery standing at his side
A New Piece, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainA New Piece, 1882. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, has submitted his new piece to Mr John Bull in his guise as a theatre manager
The Repeal, or the Funeral of Miss Ame - Stamp, March 16, 1766. March 16, 1766. Creator: AnonThe Repeal, or the Funeral of Miss Ame - Stamp, March 16, 1766
The Deplorable State of America, or Sc___h Government, March 22, 1765. March 22, 1765. Creator: AnonThe Deplorable State of America, or Sc___h Government, March 22, 1765
The Colossus of the North; or the Striding Boreas, December 1, 1774. December 1, 1774. Creator: AnonThe Colossus of the North; or the Striding Boreas, December 1, 1774
Goody Bull or the Second Part of the Repeal, March 18, 1766. March 18, 1766. Creator: AnonGoody Bull or the Second Part of the Repeal, March 18, 1766
The Repeal, or the Funeral of Miss Ame-Stamp, 1766. 1766. Creator: AnonThe Repeal, or the Funeral of Miss Ame-Stamp, 1766
Lord Mount-Temple; 1811-1888, 1888. Creator: UnknownLord Mount-Temple; 1811-1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
Study for the House of Lords, 1807 (recto); c. 1807 (verso)
The Parliament House - Dublin, published November 1793. Creator: James MaltonThe Parliament House - Dublin, published November 1793
Leinster House, Dublin, published July 1792. Creator: James MaltonLeinster House, Dublin, published July 1792
The Victoria Clock Tower London, 1892. Creator: Felix Hilaire BuhotThe Victoria Clock Tower London, 1892
Westminster Bridge, 1884. Creator: Felix Hilaire BuhotWestminster Bridge, 1884
The Thames at Westminster, 1878. Creator: Edwin EdwardsThe Thames at Westminster, 1878
Crowns, Mitres, Maces, etc. 1755. Creator: William HogarthCrowns, Mitres, Maces, etc. 1755
The Bottomless-Pitt, March 16, 1792. Creator: James GillrayThe Bottomless-Pitt, March 16, 1792
French Liberty - British Slavery, December 21, 1792. Creator: James GillrayFrench Liberty - British Slavery, December 21, 1792
Francois-Theodore de Nesmond, ca. 1661. Creator: Claude MellanFrancois-Theodore de Nesmond, ca. 1661
