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RM2P103T3–A sketch of the 1741-2 session of the House of Commons, the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the upper house, the House of Lords, it meets in the Palace of Westminster in London, England.
RM2WY9F74–18th Century British Parliament: Interior of The House of Commons, 1793-1794, painting in oil on canvas by Anton Hickel, 1793-1795
RMRDM4WD–The House of Commons during the time of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1676-1745), known before 1742 as Sir Robert Walpole, the British statesman who is generally regarded as the de facto first Prime Minister of Great Britain.
RM2A60199–Henry Grattan (1746 – 1820) Irish politician and member of the Irish House of Commons and a campaigner for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century.
RM2DBHTKK–'The painting by Karl Nickel (Adolf Nickol?) shows the English House of Commons at the time of the American War of Independence (1776-1781): ''Whigs'' and ''Tories'' sit opposite each other while William Pitt the Younger (standing at the table) gives a speech. (undated photo)'
RMW60B6N–The House of Commons, c1794. After Karl Anton Hickel (1745-1798). Here we see Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) addressing the House of Commons in St Stephen's Chapel, since destroyed by fire.
RMGDWK2E–Henry Grattan (1746 – 1820) was an Irish politician and member of the Irish House of Commons, who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century. He therefore opposed the Act of Union 1800 that merged the Kingdoms of Ireland and Great Britain, but he later sat as a member of Parliament in London.
RMB58GJA–Daniel O'Connell, byname The Liberator, 1775 - 1847. First of the great 19th century Irish leaders in the British House of Commons.
RM2WGCRA8–Ceremonial mace bearer of London, 18th Century, 1726, Fashion period costume, English History
RMR24358–Engraving by British artist & engraver, William Hogarth 1697-1764: Bambridge on Trial for Murder by a Committee of the House of Commons, engraved by Thomas Cook 1803 18th century
RM2A5YYHE–Portrait of William Howard, Viscount Andover (1714-1756) Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Great Britain. By Antonio David (1698-1750) Italian painter. Dated 18th Century
RMRC7GGT–The House of Commons during the reign of King George II was the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It eventually became the House of Commons of Great Britain after the political union with Scotland in 1707. Under the Parliament Act 1911, the Lords' power to reject legislation was reduced to a delaying power. The Government is solely responsible to the House of Commons and the Prime Minister stays in office only as long as he or she retains the support of a majority of the Commons.
RM2RHHJ2M–A meeting of the House of Commons in the Parliament of Ireland, modelled on the English Parliament. It comprised of two chambers, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The Commons was directly elected, albeit on a very restricted franchise. Parliaments met at various places until circa 1730, when the purpose-built Parliament House on College Green came into being. The Acts of Union 1800 merged the Kingdom of Ireland and Kingdom of Great Britain into the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the parliament was merged with that of Great Britain.
RM2FBE9B8–John Wilkes (1725-1797), a British radical journalist and politician, as well as a magistrate, essayist and soldier while on trial before the King's Bench. He was elected a Member of Parliament for Middlesex in 1757, fighting for the right of his voters, rather than the House of Commons, to determine their representatives. In 1776, he introduced the first bill for parliamentary reform in the British Parliament.
RMRMBN14–Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was an Irish statesman born in Dublin, as well as an author, orator, political theorist and philosopher, who after moving to London in 1750 served as a member of parliament (MP) between 1766 and 1794 in the House of Commons with the Whig Party. Burke is regarded by most political historians in the English-speaking world as the father of modern British conservatism.
RMT96KPY–An alchemist using a crown-shaped bellows to blow the flames of a furnace and heat a glass vessel in which the House of Commons is distilled; satirizing the dissolution of parliament by Pitt. William Pitt the Younger (May 28, 1759 - January 23, 1806) was a prominent British Tory statesman. He became the youngest British prime minister in 1783 at the age of 24. He left office in 1801, but was Prime Minister again from 1804 until his death in 1806.
RM2RHHJ4Y–A portrait of Henry Grattan (1746-1820),an Irish politician and lawyer who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century from Britain. He was a Member of the Irish Parliament from 1775 to 1801 and a Member of Parliament in Westminster from 1805 to 1820. He has been described as a superb orator and a romantic, who demanded that Ireland should be granted its rightful status of an independent nation, linked to Great Britain by a common crown and by sharing a common political tradition.
RMRHAEYT–The head of the prison was termed the warden, who was appointed by letters patent. It became a frequent practice of the holder of the patent to farm out the prison to the highest bidder. One was Thomas Bambridge, who became warden in 1728 and guilty of the greatest extortions upon prisoners according to a committee of the House of Commons appointed to inquire into the state of English gaols. He destroyed prisoners for debt and treated them in the most barbarous and cruel manner, in high violation and contempt of the laws. He was committed to Newgate Prison, and prevented taking office.
RM2DRTY0C–Artist: John Pine, British, 1690–1756, A View of the House of Peers, the King Sitting on his Throne, the Commons attending him at the end of the Session 1741/2, September 29, 1749, Engraving, sheet: 53 × 68 cm (20 7/8 × 26 3/4 in.), Made in United Kingdom, British, 18th century, Works on Paper - Prints
RMRC7GAB–The House of Lords, during the reign of King George II. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster, but was more powerful than the House of Commons. The Lower House continued to grow in influence, reaching a zenith during the 17th century, when following the English Civil War, the House of Lords was reduced to a largely powerless body. On 19 March 1649, the House of Lords was abolished by an Act of Parliament. After the Convention Parliament met in 1660 and the monarchy was restored, it again became the more powerful chamber of Parliament, until the 19th Century.
RMB58EM1–Daniel O'Connell, byname The Liberator, 1775 - 1847. First of the great 19th century Irish leaders in the British House of Commons.
RMRJN5MF–Illustration showing the House of Commons, Parliament, during the time of Horace Walpole. London 1795
RM2RHKCJW–Sir Joseph Mawbey, 1st Baronet, 1730 - 1798. English politician, member of the House of Commons. From a print by John Dixon after the painting by Robert Edge Pine.
RMH8K689–The House of Commons in Georgian times (1714-1830), a colour engraving from 'The Microcosm of London' (1943)
RMAB2N3P–The House of Commons during the administration of Sir Robert Walpole. Engraved by R Page after Hogarth.
RM2DAA4WB–The Death of the Earl of Chatham. Painting by John Singleton Copley (1737-1815). It depicts the collapse of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, in the House of Lords, on April 7, 1778. Chatham is surrounded by his three sons and his son-in-law (Lord Mahon) and supported by the Dukes of Cumberland and Portland. Oil on canvas, 1779-1781. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.
RMMJ9DDJ–The House of Commons, Palace of Westminster, London, England in the time of George II. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847.
RMG3XJCG–The assassination of Spencer Perceval in The House of Commons, London, England in 1812. Spencer Perceval, 1762 – 1812. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
RM2A22GMN–1700s- A portrait of Arthur Onslow speaker of the British House of Commons In office from 23 January 1728 – 1761. In this portrait he chats to Sir Robert Walpole whilst Sir Sidney Godolphin is sitting bottom right
RMH9TY8E–19th Century view of the Irish House of Lords entrance to the Parliament House from College Street. It served as the seat of the Irish Parliament of the Kingdom of Ireland for most of the 18th century until that parliament was abolished by the Act of Union of 1800, when Ireland became part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, The building is now the Bank of Ireland and the street is called College Green. Dublin City, Ireland
RMERGCD8–House of Commons in London, 1742 - interior. From a drawing by Gravelot engraved by W. J.White. House in session.
RM2HBMMX5–The trial of Dr. Sacheverell. Dr Henry Sacheverell, 1674 – 1724. Englsih high church Anglican clergyman famous for his sermons entitled 'The Perils of False Brethren, in Church, and State' delivered in 1709, criticising the Whig ministry, he was impeached and found guilty by the House of Commons. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published c.1890.
RM2T91DWN–Arms of Liberty' punch bowl, c. 1770, 4 1/4 x 10 in. (10.8 x 25.4 cm), Porcelain, China, 18th century, This punch bowl's pseudo-armorial was satirically drawn to poke fun at English political figures of the late 1760s for their opposition to John Wilkes (1727-97). A proponent of civil liberties and American independence, Wilkes was elected several times to the House of Commons, but repeatedly expelled for attacking King George III and his loyalists
RMM1MEH5–Lord John Russell introducing the Reform Bill in the House of Commons in 1832. John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, 1792 – 1878, aka Lord John Russell before 1861. Leading Whig and Liberal politician and two times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c.1882.
RMRKM3A1–Portrait of John Howard FRS (1726-1790), philanthropist and prison reformer. When appointed High Sheriff of Bedfordshire in 1773,rather than delegating his duties to the under-sheriff as was customary, Howard inspected the county prison himself. He was shocked by what he found, and spurred into action to inspect prisons throughout England. Of particular concern to Howard were prisoners who were held because they could not pay the jailer's fee – an amount paid to the owner or keeper of the prison for upkeep, an issue to parliament in 1774.
RM2WGCRAA–Ceremonial sowed bearer of London, 18th Century, 1726, Fashion period costume, English History
RMG9RDX0–The original 1806 Foreign Slave Trade Abolition Bill on show at the House of Commons in London today to mark the 200th anniversary of the passing of the Act on 25 March 1807.
RM2F4487C–19th Century illustration of the Bank of Ireland Building on the corner of College Green, Dublin, Ireland, built in 1729 was originally Ireland’s Parliament Building. Designed by Edward Lovett Pearce, it served the chambers for the Lords and for the Commons for the Irish Parliament of ‘The Kingdom of Ireland’ for most of the 1700s until the 1801 Act of Union shifted power back to London. The building was sold to the Bank of Ireland under the condition that it should not be used for political assemblies.
RMT6X7FA–Robert Stewart, 2nd Viscount Castlereagh and 2nd Marquess of Londonderry (1769-1822), c1814. By Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830). Lord Castlereagh, Irish/British statesman. As British Foreign Secretary, from 1812 he was central to the management of the coalition that defeated Napoleon and was the principal British diplomat at the Congress of Vienna. Castlereagh was also leader of the British House of Commons in the Liverpool government from 1812 until his suicide. As Chief Secretary for Ireland, he was involved in putting down the Irish Rebellion of 1798.
RMF389FK–The Irish Houses of Parliament, was the world's first purpose-built two-chamber parliament house. It served as the seat of both chambers (the Lords and Commons) of the Irish Parliament for most of the 18th century until it was abolished by the Act of Union of 1800, when Ireland became part of the UK.
RMAB2MHR–Bambridge on Trial for Murder by a committee of the House of Commons. Engraved by S Bull after Hogarth
RMBX9XPP–The House of Commons in Walpole's Adminsitration; Engraving after Hogarth and Thornhill; Black and White Illustration;
RMF7PD33–Portrait of William Howard, Viscount Andover (1714-1756) Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Great Britain. Dated 18th Century
RMF37R5N–The trial of Warren Hastings, first Governor-General of India, following his impeachment in the House of Commons for crimes and misdemeanors during his time in India in 1787, but he was acquitted in 1795.
RMERGDRB–House of Commons in London, 1742 - interior. From a drawing by Gravelot engraved by W. J.White. House in session.
RMG1CTWY–Henry Grattan (1746 – 1820) Irish politician and member of the Irish House of Commons and a campaigner for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century.
RMERGKFG–The House of Commons by William Hogarth, 1803. Engraved by Thomas Cook. Gathered are: Arthur Onslow (1691-1768), then speaker of the house; Robert Walpole (1676-1745), left, Britian's first Prime Minister; Sidney Godolphin (1652-1732), right, the so called 'Father of the House'.
RMF7PCC8–Portrait of William Howard, Viscount Andover (1714-1756) Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Great Britain. By Antonio David (1698-1750) Italian painter. Dated 18th Century
RMERGKXF–The House of Commons by William Hogarth, 1803. Engraved by Thomas Cook. Gathered are: Arthur Onslow (1691-1768), then speaker of the house; Robert Walpole (1676-1745), left, Britian's first Prime Minister; Sidney Godolphin (1652-1732), right, the so called 'Father of the House'.
RMMW5DCE–. Fletcher Norton, 1st Baron Grantley, Speaker . English: Fletcher Norton, Speaker of House of Commons 1770. . 18th century. William Beechey (1753–1839) Alternative names Henry William Beechey Description British portrait painter Date of birth/death 12 December 1753 28 January 1839 Location of birth/death England London Work location England Authority control : Q48566 VIAF: 74124605 ISNI: 0000 0000 6664 1098 ULAN: 500014785 LCCN: nr89014510 NLA: 36532603 WorldCat 449 Fletcher Norton
RMF209M1–Ireland County Kildare Celbridge Castletown House Palladian country house built in 1722 for William Conolly the Speaker of the
RM2DA4TTB–George Canning (1770-1827). British Tory statesman. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from April to August 1827. Portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830). Canning is shown declaiming in the House of Commons. Oil on canvas, 1825. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.
RMKRP59P–A portrait of Thomas Gurney (clock maker) 1705-1770 founder of W B Gurney & Sons official shorthand writers to the British Houses of Parliament, Commons, the Admiralty and the Old Bailey.law courts.He was also an amateur astrologer and designer of calico prints
RMHWRE9X–House of Commons during the reign of George II, London. Engraving by William Hogarth. 18th century
RMEDDMM2–The House of Commons in Walpole’s administration (1722–1742) engraved from the original painting by English artist William Hogarth 1697-1764
RMKD3R1G–House of Commons during the reign of George II, London. Engraving by William Hogarth. 18th century
RM2A6051H–Several members of the House of Commons; incl. James Oglethorpe and Archibald Grant; gathered in a room at the Fleet Prison for an investigation of Thomas Bambridge; warden of the prison; for the brutal treatment of prisoners; one of whom is shown at centre wearing a punishment device; known as the collar; that fits around the neck and one or both hands; another device; known as the sheers; is held by Grant; and another one known as the skull cap is held by Oglethorpe and two other committee members. Bambridge was subsequently tried at the Old Bailey for the murder of a prisoner.18th century
RMB5R53A–The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpole's Administration. Presiding is Arthur Onslow, on his right Robert Walpole.
RMBHWKRT–The House of Commons (in Sir Robert Walpole's Administration), 18th century. Artist: A Fogg
RM2D3005E–John McAllion Labour MP for Dundee East, who compared the position of Prime Minister with absolute monarchy. Mr McAllion, speaking in a discussion about electoral reform, at the Scottish National Party annual conference said he had been a long-time opponent of the 'ancient regime' of Westminster and that so little had changed that a time traveller from the 18th Century would instantly recognise the House of Commons. * 27/6/1996: Labour Scottish Affairs spokesman John McAllion resigned his frontbench post in protest over the party's proposed referendum on devolution in Scotland. 22/5/01: Jo
RMF32GNT–In 1701, Daniel Defoe's Legion's Memorial was presented to his employer, Robert Harley, Speaker of the House of Commons. It demanded the release of the Kentish petitioners, who had asked Parliament to support the king in an imminent war against France.
RMGCAR94–William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708 – 1778) a Whig, who led the government of Great Britain twice in the middle of the 18th century; also called William Pitt the Elder to distinguish from his son, William Pitt the Younger, who also was a prime minister.
RME0X4TX–Apr. 04, 1965 - Mr. abse turns up for the budget in his ''hot suit'' : Mr. Leo Abse the labour M.p. for pontypool turned up at the house of commons today for the budget wearing securry -colored suit - with a strong 18th. century influence - including a waistcoat of the period. This outfit was topped by a very special hat which he had imported from Paris. Mr. Abse makes a point of being strikingly dressed for all parliamentary occasions. photo shows Mr. Leo Abse - with his ''hot Suit'' - waistcoat and hat - on arrival at st. stephen's entrance - for the budget today.
RM2GNTPAC–The final meeting in College Green, Dublin City, of the Irish House of Commons - the lower house of the Parliament of Ireland that existed from 1297 until 1790. The membership of the House of Commons was directly elected, but on a highly restrictive franchise, similar to the unreformed House of Commons in contemporary England and Great Britain. Catholics were disqualified from sitting in the Irish parliament from 1691, even though they comprised the vast majority of the Irish population.
RME0X5EG–Jun. 06, 1965 - Mr. Abse turns up for the budget in his Hot Suit . Mr. Leo Abse, the Labour M.P. for Pontypool turned up at the House of Commons today for the Budget wearing a curry-coloured suit with a strong 18th Century influence including a waistcoat of the period. This outfit was topped by a very special hat which he had imported from Paris. Mr. Abse makes a point of being strikingly dressed for all Parliamentary occasions. Keystone Photo Shows: Onlooker watch as Mr. Leo Abse walks past on way to the House of Commons this afternoon in his Hot Suit for the budget.
RMGE84AD–Sir William Blackstone (1723 – 1780) was an English jurist, judge and Tory politician of the eighteenth century. His primary legacy is his written work, the Commentaries on the Laws of England. Demand for reprinted, abridged and translated versions was 'almost inexhaustible' in the 18th and 19th centuries.
RMMX1K45–. Fletcher Norton, 1st Baron Grantley, Speaker . English: Fletcher Norton, Speaker of House of Commons 1770. . 18th century. William Beechey (1753–1839) Alternative names Henry William Beechey Description British portrait painter Date of birth/death 12 December 1753 28 January 1839 Location of birth/death England London Work location England Authority control : Q48566 VIAF: 74124605 ISNI: 0000 0000 6664 1098 ULAN: 500014785 LCCN: nr89014510 NLA: 36532603 WorldCat 449 Fletcher Norton
RMGCCJG9–Charles James Fox (1749 – 1806), styled The Honourable from 1762, was a prominent British Whig statesman whose parliamentary career spanned 38 years of the late 18th and early 19th centuries and who was the arch-rival of William Pitt the Younger
RMF209M5–Ireland County Kildare Celbridge Castletown House Palladian country house built in 1722 for William Conolly the Speaker of the
RM2DAA4WK–The Death of the Earl of Chatham. Painting by John Singleton Copley (1737-1815). It depicts the collapse of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, in the House of Lords, on April 7, 1778. Chatham is surrounded by his three sons and his son-in-law (Lord Mahon) and supported by the Dukes of Cumberland and Portland. Oil on canvas, 1779-1781. Detail. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.
RMFFA7NT–ROBERT WALPOLE (1676-1745). /n1st Earl of Orford. English statesman. Walpole (left) at the entry to the House of Commons with the Speaker, Arthur Onslow. Line and stipple engraving after William Hogarth and Sir James Thornhill.
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