House Of Commons Collection (page 5)

The Hustings. Vox Populi We ll have a Mug! A Mug! A Mug!, pub
2966807 The Hustings. Vox Populi We ll have a Mug! A Mug! A Mug!, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Presenting Petitions to the House of Commons (b / w photo)
3091652 Presenting Petitions to the House of Commons (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presenting Petitions to the House of Commons)

The House of Commons in Committee (b / w photo)
3091642 The House of Commons in Committee (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House of Commons in Committee)

Man rushing to shake the hand of his MP (colour litho)
3093795 Man rushing to shake the hand of his MP (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man rushing to shake the hand of his MP)

A Smoking Club, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving)
2636967 A Smoking Club, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speaker (left); Charles James Fox (1749-1806)

The late Mr C P Villiers, MP, "Father of the House of Commons"(b / w photo)
1615113 The late Mr C P Villiers, MP, " Father of the House of Commons" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr C P Villiers, MP)

The Opening of Parliament, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Speaking in the House of Commons (engraving)
1614068 The Opening of Parliament, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Speaking in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School

Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1614018 Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New House of Commons)

Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1614050 Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New House of Commons)

A Final Sitting of the House of Commons (engraving)
1615005 A Final Sitting of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Final Sitting of the House of Commons)

Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1614001 Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New House of Commons)

The Speakers Levee, Arrivals (engraving)
1613660 The Speakers Levee, Arrivals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speakers Levee, Arrivals)

The Speakers Chair, for the New House of Commons (engraving)
1618547 The Speakers Chair, for the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speakers Chair, for the New House of Commons)

House of Commons, Mode of Taking the Votes (engraving)
1617937 House of Commons, Mode of Taking the Votes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of Commons, Mode of Taking the Votes)

The Great Home Rule Debate, Scene at the Door of the House of Commons, Monday, 13 February (engraving)
1604040 The Great Home Rule Debate, Scene at the Door of the House of Commons, Monday, 13 February (engraving) by Forestier

The Strangers Gallery in the House of Commons (engraving)
1609232 The Strangers Gallery in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strangers Gallery in the House of Commons)

Westminster Hall, Members Entrance to the House of Commons (engraving)
1609852 Westminster Hall, Members Entrance to the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Hall)

New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1603399 New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the New House of Commons)

New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1603366 New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the New House of Commons)

Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b / w photo)
1600252 Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dynamite Outrages (engraving)
1590944 The Dynamite Outrages (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dynamite Outrages. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 January 1885)

The British South Africa Select Committee of the House of Commons (b / w photo)
1597137 The British South Africa Select Committee of the House of Commons (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Committee Room of the House of Commons (engraving)
1594268 Committee Room of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Committee Room of the House of Commons)

Character Sketches in the House of Commons (engraving)
1594750 Character Sketches in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Character Sketches in the House of Commons)

The Westminster Election, and the Great Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)
1593997 The Westminster Election, and the Great Debate in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Westminster Election)

Ventilation (engraving)
1593967 Ventilation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ventilation. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 31 January 1846)

Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1592779 Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

Arrest of Mr Bradlaugh in the House of Commons (engraving)
1107046 Arrest of Mr Bradlaugh in the House of Commons (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of Mr Bradlaugh in the House of Commons)

Benjamin Disraeli making his first speech in the House (litho)
STC335858 Benjamin Disraeli making his first speech in the House (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Disraeli (1840-81)

The Prime Minister greets the Serjeant-at-Arms, from an article entitled
KAT323449 The Prime Minister greets the Serjeant-at-Arms, from an article entitled The Reassembling of Parliament published in The Graphic, October 27th 1906 (litho) by Cleaver

Suffragettes turned away, illustration from an article entitled
KAT323438 Suffragettes turned away, illustration from an article entitled The Reassembling of Parliament published in The Graphic, October 27th 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Premier takes a Cab, from an article entitled The Reassembling of Parliament
KAT323436 The Premier takes a Cab, from an article entitled The Reassembling of Parliament published in The Graphic October 27th 1906 (litho) by English Photographer

Floor design for the Houses of Parliament (gouache & pencil on paper)
BBC207323 Floor design for the Houses of Parliament (gouache & pencil on paper) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Stained glass window design for the Houses of Parliament (w / c & pencil on paper)
BBC207321 Stained glass window design for the Houses of Parliament (w/c & pencil on paper) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Design for the decoration of the Houses of Parliament (pencil, gouache & w / c on paper)
BBC207320 Design for the decoration of the Houses of Parliament (pencil, gouache & w/c on paper) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English

Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190487 Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 35.8x25.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Political Amusements for Young Gentlemen, or The Old Brentford Shuttlecock
NCO190435 Political Amusements for Young Gentlemen, or The Old Brentford Shuttlecock, between Old Sarum & the Temple of St

Consequences of a Successful French Invasion, or We come to recover your long lost
NCO189768 Consequences of a Successful French Invasion, or We come to recover your long lost Liberties, 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Wonderful England: House Of Commons (colour litho)
5226055 Wonderful England: House Of Commons (colour litho) by Ames, Mary Francis (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: House Of Commons)

The House of Commons, April 1844 (engraving)
5230901 The House of Commons, April 1844 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House of Commons, April 1844)

British Prime Minister David Lloyd George with the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII
6015360 British Prime Minister David Lloyd George with the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII, at the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Royal Westminster Academy - imagining how politicians might paint each other (litho)
5999293 The Royal Westminster Academy - imagining how politicians might paint each other (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Speaker reprimanding a person at the bar in the House of Commons, Westminster, London (engraving)
6029426 The Speaker reprimanding a person at the bar in the House of Commons, Westminster, London (engraving) by Melville

"Remove that Fools Bauble!"(engraving)
6020466 " Remove that Fools Bauble!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Remove that Fools Bauble)

Lord John Russell in the House of Commons (engraving)
6020457 Lord John Russell in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell in the House of Commons)

Houses of Parliament from the river, London, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242399 Houses of Parliament from the river, London, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Consequences of a Succesful French Invasion pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
3025912 Consequences of a Succesful French Invasion pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

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The House of Commons, located within the historic Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, is a place steeped in rich history and political significance. Its interior chamber has witnessed countless debates and decisions that have shaped the course of British democracy. One notable event was the gathering of the first Parliamentary Labour (Socialist) Party, marking a significant shift towards progressive politics. Another iconic moment captured in time is Charles I standing before Speaker Lenthall in 1850, illustrating the power dynamics between monarchy and parliament. Turner's famous painting "Burning Parliament" immortalizes the devastating fire that engulfed both Houses in 1834. However, resilience prevailed as depicted by an engraving showcasing a final sitting during Queen Victoria's twelfth parliament. In another engraving, Mr. Disraeli takes center stage as he addresses the House for the first time as Prime Minister. The image captures his charisma and leadership skills during this pivotal moment. The House of Commons wasn't always serious business; it had its lighter moments too. An amusing scene from 1805 shows members uncorking old sherry while engaging in jovial conversation—a glimpse into their camaraderie behind closed doors. However, not all moments were lighthearted. A poignant photograph taken after a bombing raid shows Mr. Churchill contemplating the ruins of the House of Commons during World War II—an enduring symbol of resilience amidst destruction. Artistic representations also capture its grandeur—the Byrne painting showcases both Houses against a backdrop dominated by Big Ben and Westminster Bridge—a true testament to architectural magnificence. Lastly, politicians at play are caught on canvas indulging in "thought-reading" during parliamentary sessions—an intriguing insight into their offbeat interactions beyond formalities. The House of Commons stands as an enduring symbol of democratic governance where history unfolds daily—its walls echoing with passionate speeches and fierce debates that shape Britain's future for generations to come.