Category Archives: Royal family

James I and the duke of Buckingham: love, power and betrayal

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

Today is the first in a trio of blogs to celebrate LGBT+ History Month. Paul M. Hunneyball, Associate Editor of the House of Lords 1604-1629 project, kicks off with a sequel to his blog from last LGBTHM, ‘James I and … Continue reading →

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Keeping up appearances: make do and mend in the old Palace of Westminster

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

Ahead of the first Parliaments, Politics and People seminar of the New Year at the IHR this evening, Dr Robin Eagles, Editor of the House of Lords 1715-1790 Section gives us a taster of his seminar paper from our last … Continue reading →

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Delivering justice: the sovereignty of the people, God’s judgement and the trial of Charles I

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

As twists and turns in the Brexit debates at Westminster continue, in the third in our series on the momentous events of the winter of 1648-1649 Dr Vivienne Larminie of the House of Commons 1640-1660 section looks at the contentious … Continue reading →

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Peace at Last?

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

Earlier this autumn saw the 80th anniversary of the Munich agreement, marked by a ‘Peace for our Time’ blog from our assistant director, Dr Emma Peplow.  As the first of a series from the House of Commons 1640-1660 section looking … Continue reading →

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‘His Presence contributed greatly to the success of the Day’: George II, king and soldier

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

Today marks the anniversary of the coronation of George II, the British monarch known for being the last to ride into battle with their troops. He did so at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743. Dr Robin Eagles, Editor of … Continue reading →

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‘Skulking on the Poop’: the court martial of Captain Henry Rufane 1745

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

Today’s blog for Mental Health Awareness Week is from Dr Robin Eagles of the Lords 1660-1832 Section. He describes the controversy surrounding the mental and physical health of Marine Captain Henry Rufane during his trial following a battle at sea with … Continue reading →

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‘A noble sight’: the Prince’s Chamber and Royal Lyings in State in the Eighteenth Century

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

In the latest post for the Georgian Lords, we are delighted to welcome a guest blog from Dr Rachel Wilson, Research Fellow for the Leverhulme Trust funded Sheridan Project at the University of Leeds, who considers the ceremonial uses of … Continue reading →

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