Parliament Collection (page 100)

M Fleurian, The French Ambassador 9 July 1926

Womens Parliament at Memorial Hall Miss Mary Macarthur addressing the meeting 21 April 1920

The Lord Mayor elect, Sir Percy Vincent with Lady Vincent seen at the House of Lords today after he had been received by the Lord Chancellor. 14 October 1935

Transnistria Parliament building in Tiraspol with a statue of Vladimir Lenin in front, Transnistria, Moldova, Europe

Transnistria Parliament building in Tiraspol, with a statue of Vladimir Lenin in front, Transnistria, Moldova, Europe

Aerial photograph Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge taken on 22 May 1909 by Griffith Brewer

Balloon being let up from a gig to take photographs opposite the Houses of Parliament

Short S5 Singapore I, G-EBUP, over the Houses of Parliament, at the start of Sir Alan Cobhams Africa servey flight

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Church leaders with banner outside Houses of Parliament on The Wave Climate Change March (Mark Boulton) Date:

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Houses of Parliament (the Palace of Westminster), Big Ben, Westminster Date:

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Vegan campaigners outside parliament on Climate Change March ( ) Date:

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Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) Date:

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Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) Date:

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Big Ben - covered in snow Date:

Imperial Airways Short S8 Calcutta G-EBVG
Imperial Airways Short S8 Calcutta, G-EBVG, City of Alexandria, moored by the Houses of Parliament, August 1928, where it was inspected by many members of both Houses

Essence of Parliament: Cartoon by Harry Furniss marking the opening of the first session of Parliament for 1883, showing the politicians as microbes in a drop of water

Tapping furnaces and casting the bell for the Westminster Clock Tower, Warner & Sons Barrett Furnaces, Stockton-on-Tees, England. Wood engraving 1856

Henry VII (1457-1509) first Tudor king of England from 1485. His first act of parliament with initial portrait of king. Border illuminated with flora and fauna. Thomas Pigots Book of Statutes

William Lenthall (1591-1662) English parliamentarian. Speaker of House of Commons in Long Parliament, 1640. Chromolithograph

Rufus Daniel Isaacs (1860-1935) Ist Marquess of Reading (1926) British lawyer and statesman. Portrait photograph of Isaacs in chambers published 1902 when he was an eminent K.C

Victoria (1819-1901) queen of England and Ireland from 1837 and Empress of India from 1875. Victoria at her first meeting with her Privy Council (top): opening her first Parliament (centre)

Military discipline: British soldier, tied to the Triangle, being flogged with Cat-O-Nine-Tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the armed services. Wood engraving 19th century

Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947) lst Earl Bewdley. British politician. Member of Parliament 1906: Prime Minister 1923-31, 1935-37: here addressing House of Commons from the dispatch box. Cartoon

Dutch cartoon protesting Oliver Cromwells reign by showing him as Hercules clad in a lionskin shattering the royal money barrel, symbolically ending the rule of the Long Parliament

Ellen Cicely Wilkinson (1891-1947) English Labour (Socialist) politician and feminist, Member of Parliament for Middlesborough (1924-1931)

Advertisement for Railway of the Wests Paris-London boat train service, c1900. London flower girl welcoming visitors, Parliament and River Thames in background

Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris. Left: St Louis (Louis IX of France) with tabard of fleur-de-lys, and John the Baptist

Tennis Court Oath, June 20 1789. French Revolution: Meeting of States General where Deputies swore not to meet again until a Parliament had been formed

James Stuart (b1843) scientist, journalist, supporter of womens suffrage, radical politician. Member of Parliament for Hoxton. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, 5 October 1899. Chromolithograph

Joseph d Aguilar Samuda (1813-1885) English mechanical engineer Member of Parliament and philanthropist. Among his interests were marine engines, iron ships, atmospheric railways

Edward William Watkin (1819-1901). English railway promoter. Member of Parliament (Liberal) Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, 6 November 1875. Chromolithograph

Westminster Bridge, London, looking from the south bank of the Thames. This is the bridge rebuilt by Thomas Page (1803-1877) beginning in 1853

Joseph Paxton (1801-1865), English gardener and architect. Superintendent of the Duke of Devonshires gardens at Chiswick and Chatsworth from 1826, and designer of the Crystal Palace, 1851

Cleopatras Needle: artists impression of obelisk sited outside Houses of Parliament. Eventually erected on Thames Embankment London

Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) British social reformer, the sailors friend. Merchant Shipping Act 1876 and Plimsoll Mark. Member of Parliament 1868-1880. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, March 1873

Daniel O Connell (1775-1847) The Liberator. Irish patriot and political leader who worked for Catholic emancipation which was granted by the British parliament in 1829

Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season : Disraeli congratulating Gladstone on Sovereigns speech at Opening of Parliament

Lydia Ernestine Becker (1827-1890) British advocate of female suffrage, editor of Womens Suffrage Journal 1870-90. Wrapped in the Womens Suffrage bill, being thrown out of Parliament

Clement Atlee (1883-1967) British Labour statesman: Deputy prime minister in wartime cabinet under Churchill (1842-1945): prime minister 1945-1951. Member of Parliament for Limehouse

Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess Astor (1879-1964) making a speech in Parliament. American-born British politician. Conservative Member of Parliament for Plymouth 1919

General assembly (Parliament or Stejm) of the kingdom of Poland meets to pass legislation. 1506

Tadeusz Rejtan protesting against the partition treaty and immortalized in the painting by Jan Matejko (1838-1893) The Partition Sejm was a Parliament in session from 1773 to 1776 in

Big Ben at the Houses of Parliament, London

Altered image enhanced colour and contrast of Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, London, England. Photo-shop editing became a common design tool in the late 20th Century

World War I 1914-1918: What England Wants 1918 German propaganda poster showing British planes bombing a factory, a response to article by a Member of Parliament saying Rhine industry must be bombed

Dutch cartoon protesting against Oliver Cromwells rule in Britain. It shows him as Hercules clad in a lionskin, breaking open the royal money barrel, thus ending the Long Parliament. Britain, c1652

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament in 1653. The Long Parliament began in 1640. Engraving c1885

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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.