Recording speech in early modern England: Parliament, preachers and the Putney debates

In his work on the 1624 Parliamentary Diaries, Philip Baker deals with the difficulties in deciphering 17th Century record keeping on a daily basis. In this blog he discusses how techniques for recording speech developed over the century from Parliament to the Putney debates, which began today in 1647… Today, thanks to Hansard, speeches in Parliament can be read online within hours of them being … Continue reading Recording speech in early modern England: Parliament, preachers and the Putney debates

The History of ParliamentOctober 28, 2013October 24, 20133 Comments

Medieval history

The legend of Agincourt in Parliament

On the anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, Dr Hannes Kleineke discusses how the memories and growing legends surrounding the battle were used in medieval Parliaments… This day is called the feast of Crispian: He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named, And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall … Continue reading The legend of Agincourt in Parliament

The History of ParliamentOctober 25, 2013October 25, 20134 Comments

Conferences/seminars, Early modern history, Events, Medieval history

Parliaments, Politics and People seminar: Parliamentary oratory and images – a new approach to the study of late medieval and early modern political culture

Our ‘Parliaments, politics and people’ seminar returned for a new term with a paper given by three German scholars. Professor Dr Johannes Helmrath, Dr Jörg Feuchter and Anna-Maria Blank from Humbolt University, Berlin and Konstanz University are part of a collaborative project about late medieval and early modern political assemblies and representations of socio-political order in parliamentary oratory and images of European assemblies. Professor Helmrath, … Continue reading Parliaments, Politics and People seminar: Parliamentary oratory and images – a new approach to the study of late medieval and early modern political culture

The History of ParliamentOctober 23, 2013October 25, 2013Leave a comment

19th Century history, Parliamentary buildings

Burning the House down: The Fire of 1834

Today in 1834 a huge fire swept through the old Palace of Westminster, destroying most of the medieval buildings. Caroline Shenton, of the Parliamentary Archives at Westminster and author of ‘The Day Parliament Burned Down’, has written a new article for the ‘Explore’ section of our website to mark the anniversary. Here is an extract from her article on the events of that dramatic night: … Continue reading Burning the House down: The Fire of 1834

The History of ParliamentOctober 16, 2013August 28, 20192 Comments

19th Century history, Peterloo

Protesting MPs: Peterloo and its aftermath

The Green Party MP Caroline Lucas is due to appear in court tomorrow after her involvement in anti-fracking protests during August. In a public statement Lucas argued that she ‘firmly believe[s] in the right to peaceful protest.’ She is, of course, not the first MP whose commitment to a cause has led to arrest and prosecution. Among the most famous cases are those associated with … Continue reading Protesting MPs: Peterloo and its aftermath

The History of ParliamentOctober 15, 2013August 21, 2019Leave a comment

Early modern history

17th-century Oxford: Parliament goes back to school…

With Universities now back in the swing of a new term, Dr Robin Eagles takes a look at the disruption caused in 17th Century Oxford when Parliament came to stay… The past few weeks have witnessed the beginning of a new academic year in universities across the country. For many it is an exciting if unsettling time: getting used to a new environment, knuckling down … Continue reading 17th-century Oxford: Parliament goes back to school…

The History of ParliamentOctober 10, 2013October 10, 20137 Comments

The History of Parliament

Blogging on parliament, politics and people, from the History of Parliament

Month: October 2013