Parliament Collection

Hogarth, Beer Street. A political print supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin. A scene of London life in which happy and healthy tradesmen

Flag of the Scottish Covenanters
The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters. They were Presbyterians sworn to defend their religion, part of a Protestant effort to seize power in Scotland against the English

Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH
A suffragette board game called Pank-A-Squith which was first advertised in the pages of Votes for Women, October 1909. It was described as a highly artistic TABLE GAME that helps to spread

Labour clears the way. Labour Party poster of 1910 challenging the House of Lords rejection of the Peoples Budget
ENGLAND: LABOUR POSTER. Labour clears the way. Labour Party poster of 1910 challenging the House of Lords rejection of the Peoples Budget

Chain Bridge, River Danube and Hungarian Parliament at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw, Westminster, London
A publicity photograph of the Massey Shaw fireboat with the Houses of Parliament in the background, used by the London County Council to promote the London Fire Brigade in its publications

A Chartist party, 1843
Chartists attempte to force their giant charter through parliament. 1843

Routemaster Bus
A No.76 Routemaster bus drives past the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, on its way to Stoke Newington, north London

William Pitt the Younger addressing Parliament
William Pitt (the Younger) addressing the House of Commons

Police Officers London
Police officers wearing old and new uniforms. On left wearing 1980 uniform, on right the old from the period 1959-1980 Metropolitan Police in London near Houses of Parliament

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye beyond

Big Ben and London Tram
A wet evening at the Westminster Bridge end of the Victoria Embankment, with Big Ben showing the light which indicates that Parliament is sitting. Note also the tram

Gladstone / Home Rule Bill
The House of Commons, February 13 1893. William Gladstone, Liberal Prime Minister, introduces the Second Home Rule Bill

Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). On 4 January 1642, King Charles I (1600-1649, standing, in hat) entered the House of Commons to arrest five Members of Parliament for high treason

Inside the clock face of Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Reichstags Dome by Norman Foster (b. 1935). Berlin. Germany
Dome of the Reichstag, seat of the German Parliament, designed by Norman Foster (b.1935). Interior. Berlin. Germany

Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Bridge, Thames, London, England, United Kingdom

ENGLAND: TRADE CHARTER. Act of Parliament, 13 October 1698, establishing the English Company Trading to the East Indies, a rival trade organization to the East India Company; the new company was soon

Smoking club, 18th century artwork. The practice of smoking tobacco was popularised in England and Ireland in the 1580s and 1590s by the English soldier and explorer Sir Walter Raleigh (c.1552-1618)

Parliament building and the Danube River from the Castle district, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

The Queen meeting her New Parliament, passing through the Corridor to the House of Lords (engraving)
1623121 The Queen meeting her New Parliament, passing through the Corridor to the House of Lords (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Victoria opening Parliament 1886
Queen Victoria opening Parliament, Lord Chancellor Baron Halsbury reading the Queens speech at Westminster Palace, London. Date: 21st January 1886

Folio of Codex of the Usages depicting the Catalan Parlia
Alfonso IV of Aragon called the kind (1299-1336). King of Aragon and count of Barcelona as Alfonso III, from 1327 to his death. Son of James II and Blanche of Anjou

Westminster Bridge and Parliament on a Christmas card
Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament, with Big Ben, inside a Christmas card from Stanley Baldwin (at that time British Prime Minister). (2 of 2) Date: 1928

Suffragette Lancashire Lass Arrested. A Lancashire lass in clogs and shawl being Escorted Through Palace Yard by two burly policemen

John Passmore Edwards, Vanity Fair, Spy
JOHN PASSMORE EDWARDS MP (1823 - 1911) Liberal Member of Parliament for Salisbury, Philanthropist, British journalist, owner and editor of the London newspaper The Echo

Daniel Webster addressing the United States Senate, in the Great Debate on the Constitution
BAL124507 Daniel Webster addressing the United States Senate, in the Great Debate on the Constitution and the Union in 1850, 1860 (engraving) (b&w photo) by American School

Turnout of vehicles from Lambeth HQ, with the River Thames and Houses of Parliament in the background

DERAIN: BIG BEN, 1906. Big Ben, London. Oil on canvas by Andr Derain, 1906
DERAIN: BIG BEN, 1906. Big Ben, London. Oil on canvas by Andr© Derain, 1906

UK, England, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye and Lambeth Bridge

Interior of the Commons chamber, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Big Ben under Scaffold
Big Ben covered with scaffolding as the masonry is repaired and cleaned

Hull Shops 1970S
A typical late 20th century pedestrian shopping area. This one is in Hull, Yorkshire, England, on the corner of Parliament Street

The Opening Of Dail Eireann, Or Chamber Of Deputies, Of The Irish Free State Parliament, Dublin, Ireland On September 9, 1922. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures, Published 1935

Chain Bridge, Four Seasons Hotel, Gresham Palace and St. Stephens Basilica at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

The River Thames, Westminster Bridge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in the evening, London, England, UK

Houses of Commons / Lords
Lord Palmerston addressing the House of Commons (top) A debate on the Home Rule Bill in the House of Lords (bottom)

Battle of Lansdowne
BATTLE OF LANSDOWNE The Royalists under Hopton, advancing on Bath, are halted by the Parliament army under Waller : the Royalists win the day, though with heavy Date: 5 July 1645

Poster, River Thames at Westminster, London. Date: 1954

Croatia, Zagreb, St. Markls Square at Dawn

Massey Shaw fireboat on the River Thames with the Houses of Parliament in the background

Buses crossing Westminster Bridge by Houses of Parliament, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

GLC-LFB Lambeths pump escape on the road
Lambeth fire stations pump-escape pictured on Lambeth Palace Road, SE1, in September 1966, with the Houses of Parliament in the background

John Mad Jack Fuller, philanthropist
John Fuller (1757-1834), English philanthropist. Fuller was born at North Stoneham, Hampshire. At the age of four he lost his father, the local clergyman, and at ten was sent to Eton College

View of the Parliament Building, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

New Scottish Parliament building, architect Enric Miralles, Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Interior of Reichstag Building, designed by Norman Foster, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Palace of Parliament, former Ceausescu Palace, Bucharest, Romania, Europe

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"Parliament: A Tapestry of History, Politics, and Iconic Landmarks" Step into the world of Parliament, where history unfolds and democracy takes center stage. From William Hogarth's famous painting "Beer Street, " depicting a lively scene outside a tavern near Westminster to the Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH, reflecting the struggle for women's rights in early 20th century Britain. Labour clears the way with their powerful poster challenging the House of Lords' rejection of the Peoples Budget in 1910. The image captures their determination to fight for social justice and equality. In Budapest, Hungary stands an architectural marvel - the Hungarian Parliament at dusk. Its grandeur is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, symbolizing democracy's strength across Europe. The Flag of Scottish Covenanters reminds us of Scotland's long-standing commitment to religious freedom and resistance against tyranny within Parliament's walls. As we stroll through London streets, we encounter iconic symbols such as Routemaster Buses bustling past LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw on River Thames – a testament to Londoners' resilience even during emergencies. William Pitt the Younger addresses Parliament with eloquence and conviction – his words shaping policies that would shape nations. Police officers stand guard outside this historic institution ensuring safety while preserving democratic values. Inside Big Ben's clock face lies intricate machinery that has kept time for over a century – its chimes echoing throughout Palace of Westminster. This timeless landmark represents stability amidst political change. Gazing upon Houses from afar reveals its majestic presence alongside Big Ben and London Eye beyond. It serves as a reminder that democracy thrives when people actively engage in politics and hold their representatives accountable. And finally, Big Ben standing tall beside a passing London Tram signifies continuity between tradition and modernity within this vibrant cityscape – reminding us that progress can coexist with historical significance. Parliament embodies our collective aspirations for representation, freedom, and progress.