Jennifer Davey
@jhdavey.bsky.social
Historian and Director of The History of Parliament (
@histparl.bsky.social).
@histparl.bsky.social).
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The History of Parliament is excited to announce this year's Annual Lecture!
On 16 December in Portcullis House, Rt Hon. Nick Thomas-Symonds will be speaking on 'Clement Attlee’s Labour Governments of 1945-51: A Reappraisal'.
Tickets are FREE and can be found in the link below:
On 16 December in Portcullis House, Rt Hon. Nick Thomas-Symonds will be speaking on 'Clement Attlee’s Labour Governments of 1945-51: A Reappraisal'.
Tickets are FREE and can be found in the link below:
Annual Lecture: Clement Attlee’s Labour Governments of 1945-51
Join us for the History of Parliament Annual Lecture for 2025, given by Rt Hon. Nick Thomas-Symonds.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The History of Parliament is excited to announce this year's Annual Lecture!
On 16 December in Portcullis House, Rt Hon. Nick Thomas-Symonds will be speaking on 'Clement Attlee’s Labour Governments of 1945-51: A Reappraisal'.
Tickets are FREE and can be found in the link below:
On 16 December in Portcullis House, Rt Hon. Nick Thomas-Symonds will be speaking on 'Clement Attlee’s Labour Governments of 1945-51: A Reappraisal'.
Tickets are FREE and can be found in the link below:
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In our latest article, Dr Kathryn Rix has looked at the 23 MPs commemorated in the Commons chamber who died during the Second World War.
Their biographies written by #HistParl are now accessible on Parliament's website, links to which you can find in Dr Rix's article below:
Their biographies written by #HistParl are now accessible on Parliament's website, links to which you can find in Dr Rix's article below:
MPs and the Second World War - The History of Parliament
Ahead of Remembrance Day, and with 2025 marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War, Dr Kathryn Rix, Assistant Editor of our House of Commons,
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November 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
In our latest article, Dr Kathryn Rix has looked at the 23 MPs commemorated in the Commons chamber who died during the Second World War.
Their biographies written by #HistParl are now accessible on Parliament's website, links to which you can find in Dr Rix's article below:
Their biographies written by #HistParl are now accessible on Parliament's website, links to which you can find in Dr Rix's article below:
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Chloe Mawson has been appointed the 66th Clerk of the Parliaments and is the first woman to take up the post.
The Clerk of the Parliaments is head of the House of Lords Administration and Chief Procedural Adviser to the House.
The Clerk of the Parliaments is head of the House of Lords Administration and Chief Procedural Adviser to the House.
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Chloe Mawson has been appointed the 66th Clerk of the Parliaments and is the first woman to take up the post.
The Clerk of the Parliaments is head of the House of Lords Administration and Chief Procedural Adviser to the House.
The Clerk of the Parliaments is head of the House of Lords Administration and Chief Procedural Adviser to the House.
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Ahead of Remembrance Day this Sunday, and with 2025 marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War, Dr Kathryn Rix has looked at the 23 MPs commemorated in the Commons chamber who died during the Second World War: historyofparliament.com/2025/11/07/m...
MPs and the Second World War - The History of Parliament
Ahead of Remembrance Day, and with 2025 marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War, Dr Kathryn Rix, Assistant Editor of our House of Commons,
historyofparliament.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Ahead of Remembrance Day this Sunday, and with 2025 marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War, Dr Kathryn Rix has looked at the 23 MPs commemorated in the Commons chamber who died during the Second World War: historyofparliament.com/2025/11/07/m...
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Many will be awaking this morning after an evening of fireworks and festivities.
However, as Dr Robin Eagles has explored, on the centenery of the Glorious Revolution, the 4th and 5th November were eyed for a different lasting memorial:
historyofparliament.com/2025/11/06/c...
However, as Dr Robin Eagles has explored, on the centenery of the Glorious Revolution, the 4th and 5th November were eyed for a different lasting memorial:
historyofparliament.com/2025/11/06/c...
‘Confirmation of the People’s Rights’: commemorating the ‘Glorious Revolution’ of 1688 - The History of Parliament
For many, the beginning of November means the advent of longer nights as the year winds down to Christmas. Some may still enjoy attending firework displays
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November 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Many will be awaking this morning after an evening of fireworks and festivities.
However, as Dr Robin Eagles has explored, on the centenery of the Glorious Revolution, the 4th and 5th November were eyed for a different lasting memorial:
historyofparliament.com/2025/11/06/c...
However, as Dr Robin Eagles has explored, on the centenery of the Glorious Revolution, the 4th and 5th November were eyed for a different lasting memorial:
historyofparliament.com/2025/11/06/c...
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1/ With today's #BonfireNight celebrations, we are fittingly looking at the historic constituency of Lewes. Represented since the 1295 Model Parliament, Lewes is not only home to major political events, but also a unique tradition of bonfire celebrations. 🎆
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
1/ With today's #BonfireNight celebrations, we are fittingly looking at the historic constituency of Lewes. Represented since the 1295 Model Parliament, Lewes is not only home to major political events, but also a unique tradition of bonfire celebrations. 🎆
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Members of the Victorian Commons team will be on the #HistParl stand from 11-11:45 and 2-2:45 for all your 19th century history needs, and other brilliant colleagues will also be on hand throughout the day!
Come and say hello to the #HistParl team at History Day next week! We're excited to talk about our research and catch up with new and old friends working in the sector.
Find out more via @ihr.bsky.social #HistDay25
Find out more via @ihr.bsky.social #HistDay25
1 week to go until History Day - don't forget to sign up! Read about why History Day is such a fantastic event in this blog by Claire Langhamer: buff.ly/ySfBuWR
#HistDay25 @senatehouselib.bsky.social
#HistDay25 @senatehouselib.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Members of the Victorian Commons team will be on the #HistParl stand from 11-11:45 and 2-2:45 for all your 19th century history needs, and other brilliant colleagues will also be on hand throughout the day!
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Can anyone help me identify these schoolgirls who visited Parliament in July 1909? I'm writing about them in my book and would LOVE to be able to say who they are! www.npg.org.uk/collections/... #histed #histchild
'School Girls at the House of Commons' (including Michael Joseph Flavin) - National Portrait Gallery
by Benjamin Stone
platinum print
22 July 1909
© National Portrait Gallery, London
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November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Can anyone help me identify these schoolgirls who visited Parliament in July 1909? I'm writing about them in my book and would LOVE to be able to say who they are! www.npg.org.uk/collections/... #histed #histchild
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Come and say hello to the #HistParl team at History Day next week! We're excited to talk about our research and catch up with new and old friends working in the sector.
Find out more via @ihr.bsky.social #HistDay25
Find out more via @ihr.bsky.social #HistDay25
1 week to go until History Day - don't forget to sign up! Read about why History Day is such a fantastic event in this blog by Claire Langhamer: buff.ly/ySfBuWR
#HistDay25 @senatehouselib.bsky.social
#HistDay25 @senatehouselib.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Come and say hello to the #HistParl team at History Day next week! We're excited to talk about our research and catch up with new and old friends working in the sector.
Find out more via @ihr.bsky.social #HistDay25
Find out more via @ihr.bsky.social #HistDay25
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New to the #HistParl site, @kathrynrix.bsky.social looks at the provision made for women to witness debates in the temporary chamber used by the Commons between 1835 and 1852:
historyofparliament.com/2025/10/30/t...
historyofparliament.com/2025/10/30/t...
The ladies’ gallery in the temporary House of Commons - The History of Parliament
I am very grateful to Dr Mari Takayanagi for drawing to my attention the subtle differences between Catherine Gladstone's account of her visit to the Ladies'
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October 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
New to the #HistParl site, @kathrynrix.bsky.social looks at the provision made for women to witness debates in the temporary chamber used by the Commons between 1835 and 1852:
historyofparliament.com/2025/10/30/t...
historyofparliament.com/2025/10/30/t...
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🎉We are pleased to announce new Applied History Fellowships in partnership with @royalhistsoc.org & @findmypast.bsky.social.
Join us on the 19 November at our launch event to find out more about the Fellowships and how to apply:
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Join us on the 19 November at our launch event to find out more about the Fellowships and how to apply:
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
October 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🎉We are pleased to announce new Applied History Fellowships in partnership with @royalhistsoc.org & @findmypast.bsky.social.
Join us on the 19 November at our launch event to find out more about the Fellowships and how to apply:
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Join us on the 19 November at our launch event to find out more about the Fellowships and how to apply:
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Radical MP, newspaper proprietor and Lord Mayor of London, champion of a free press and self-styled 'Friend of Liberty', John Wilkes was born 300 years ago today...
#Happybirthday
#Wilkesandliberty #HistParl
#Happybirthday
#Wilkesandliberty #HistParl
October 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Radical MP, newspaper proprietor and Lord Mayor of London, champion of a free press and self-styled 'Friend of Liberty', John Wilkes was born 300 years ago today...
#Happybirthday
#Wilkesandliberty #HistParl
#Happybirthday
#Wilkesandliberty #HistParl
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For more on Peter McLagan, see Martin's article here. It's the first in a series, and the next article will be out next month, so watch this space... victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2025/06/12/p...
Peter McLagan (1823-1900): Scotland’s first Black MP
This is the first article in a new series for the Victorian Commons on Peter McLagan (1823-1900), by Dr Martin Spychal, Senior Research Fellow on our House of Commons 1832-1868 project. McLagan was…
victoriancommons.wordpress.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
For more on Peter McLagan, see Martin's article here. It's the first in a series, and the next article will be out next month, so watch this space... victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2025/06/12/p...
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Today we visited The National Archives for a workshop organised by @joecozens.bsky.social and our own @martinspychal.bsky.social on Peter McLagan, Scotland's first Black MP. We looked at original documents relating to McLagan's life & had some great discussions about future directions for research.
October 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Today we visited The National Archives for a workshop organised by @joecozens.bsky.social and our own @martinspychal.bsky.social on Peter McLagan, Scotland's first Black MP. We looked at original documents relating to McLagan's life & had some great discussions about future directions for research.
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The History of Parliament team were very sad to hear of the recent death of Professor Michael Rush.
A pioneering scholar of parliament, Professor Rush's work on the social background of MPs and resulting Database stands as a fundamental source for generations of historians and political scientists.
A pioneering scholar of parliament, Professor Rush's work on the social background of MPs and resulting Database stands as a fundamental source for generations of historians and political scientists.
October 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The History of Parliament team were very sad to hear of the recent death of Professor Michael Rush.
A pioneering scholar of parliament, Professor Rush's work on the social background of MPs and resulting Database stands as a fundamental source for generations of historians and political scientists.
A pioneering scholar of parliament, Professor Rush's work on the social background of MPs and resulting Database stands as a fundamental source for generations of historians and political scientists.
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Parliament’s champion of the people or scandalous, self-serving politician? #Georgian radical John Wilkes kept a foot in both camps.
🔓 Robin Eagles’ History Matters is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/hist...
🔓 Robin Eagles’ History Matters is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/hist...
The Radical John Wilkes
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October 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Parliament’s champion of the people or scandalous, self-serving politician? #Georgian radical John Wilkes kept a foot in both camps.
🔓 Robin Eagles’ History Matters is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/hist...
🔓 Robin Eagles’ History Matters is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/hist...
Busy week(s) here at @histparl.bsky.social
It's all change for @histparl.bsky.social, @victoriancommons.bsky.social, @georgianlords.bsky.social and the rest of us at Bloomsbury Square.
Old Street, here we come.
Old Street, here we come.
October 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Busy week(s) here at @histparl.bsky.social
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Extremely brief. My chapter in @iaindale.bsky.social 'British By-Elections 1769-2025' covers the by-election...
September 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Extremely brief. My chapter in @iaindale.bsky.social 'British By-Elections 1769-2025' covers the by-election...
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#OTD 1915, Hon. Thomas Charles Reginald Agar-Robartes, Liberal MP for St Austell, died, having been wounded at the battle of Loos.
Dr Kathryn Rix explored his life and career on the #HistParl website:
Dr Kathryn Rix explored his life and career on the #HistParl website:
‘In a dirty ditch somewhere in France’: the Hon. Thomas Charles Reginald Agar-Robartes (1880-1915) - The History of Parliament
For a detailed account of Agar-Robartes’ political career, see Paul Holden, ‘“A very English gentleman”. The Honourable Thomas Charles Reginald Agar-Robartes
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September 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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It’s also exciting to have doctoral student @chloechallender.bsky.social contributing ‘Ringside seat? Women’s modes of entry to the early 19th century parliament’, which promises to be a fascinating read!
September 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It’s also exciting to have doctoral student @chloechallender.bsky.social contributing ‘Ringside seat? Women’s modes of entry to the early 19th century parliament’, which promises to be a fascinating read!
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We’re delighted that @jamesepeate.bsky.social is one of the early career contributors to the next edition of Parliamentary History on ‘Rough Work on the Hustings’: Sheridan, Cobbett, and Newspapers in the General Election of 1806.
Subscribe here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1750...
Subscribe here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1750...
Parliamentary History
Click on the title to browse this journal
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September 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We’re delighted that @jamesepeate.bsky.social is one of the early career contributors to the next edition of Parliamentary History on ‘Rough Work on the Hustings’: Sheridan, Cobbett, and Newspapers in the General Election of 1806.
Subscribe here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1750...
Subscribe here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1750...
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Join us on 20 November for the Annual Digital Lecture, a partnership between The National Archives, UK and the School of Advanced Study. The wonderful @nannathylstrup.bsky.social will be speaking about ‘When saving becomes loss: archival memory in the digital age’. Free to register!
When saving becomes loss: Archival memory in the digital age
Explore archival memory, data loss, and attempts to preserve the past in the digital age at this year’s Annual Digital Lecture.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Join us on 20 November for the Annual Digital Lecture, a partnership between The National Archives, UK and the School of Advanced Study. The wonderful @nannathylstrup.bsky.social will be speaking about ‘When saving becomes loss: archival memory in the digital age’. Free to register!
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How different did Parliament look in the Middle Ages?
Dr Simon Payling seeks to answer this question, tracing its Anglo-Saxon roots to the more formal split between the House of Commons and House of Lords that we recognise today:
Dr Simon Payling seeks to answer this question, tracing its Anglo-Saxon roots to the more formal split between the House of Commons and House of Lords that we recognise today:
Parliament and Politics in the Later Middle Ages - The History of Parliament
Dr Simon Payling, of our 1461-1504 section, tracks the development of Parliament and Politics in the Later Middle Ages, from its Anglo-Saxon roots to the more
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September 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
How different did Parliament look in the Middle Ages?
Dr Simon Payling seeks to answer this question, tracing its Anglo-Saxon roots to the more formal split between the House of Commons and House of Lords that we recognise today:
Dr Simon Payling seeks to answer this question, tracing its Anglo-Saxon roots to the more formal split between the House of Commons and House of Lords that we recognise today:
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Robin Eagles of @histparl.bsky.social has a piece in the latest edition of @historytoday.com on John Wilkes, whose 300th birthday is coming up in October.
#WilkesandLiberty #HistParl
#WilkesandLiberty #HistParl
September 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Robin Eagles of @histparl.bsky.social has a piece in the latest edition of @historytoday.com on John Wilkes, whose 300th birthday is coming up in October.
#WilkesandLiberty #HistParl
#WilkesandLiberty #HistParl
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New post on the @histparl.bsky.social site from Robin Eagles on the long history of the family of HRH the late Duchess of Kent:
historyofparliament.com/2025/09/16/t...
historyofparliament.com/2025/09/16/t...
Descended from a giant: the Worsleys of Hovingham - The History of Parliament
Dr Robin Eagles considers the Worsley family’s connection with the north of England.
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September 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
New post on the @histparl.bsky.social site from Robin Eagles on the long history of the family of HRH the late Duchess of Kent:
historyofparliament.com/2025/09/16/t...
historyofparliament.com/2025/09/16/t...