Parliament Collection (page 3)

The Parlement of Paris Altarpiece, 1453-55 (oil on panel)
XIR244977 The Parlement of Paris Altarpiece, 1453-55 (oil on panel) by French School, (15th century); 226.5 x 270 cm; Louvre, Paris

Richard Coeur Lion statue, Palace of Westminster, London, Victorian period

1832 Victorian Map of Launceston

Dennis Skinner, Labour MP for Bolsover, Derbyshire
Dennis Edward Skinner (b 1932), Labour politician, MP for Bolsover since 1970. Well known for his outspoken remarks in parliament, for which he has been suspended more than ten times

Tynwald Hill - St John s, Isle of Man (" where the new Manx Laws are made" ). Established by Norse Viking settlers over a thousand years ago with the hill thought to have been built in

Peter the Great watching the procedure of the House of Lords (litho)
604435 Peter the Great watching the procedure of the House of Lords (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info.: An autocrat studying constitutional government)

Big Ben and Parliament Square Date: 1960s

Disraeli / Parl Speech
BENJAMIN DISRAELI 1st Earl of Beaconsfield; statesman, Prime Minister and novelist speaking in parliament. Date: 1804 - 1881

Sir Godfrey Baring, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR GODFREY BARING, 1st Baronet (1871-1957) Liberal Member of Parliament for Barnstaple and the Isle of Wight. Caption: Isle of Wight Date: 1871 - 1957

French Railway Poster - Paris to London
French Railway poster, advertising the route by rail from Pari to London via Rouen, Dieppe and Newhaven, departing from the Gare St. Lazare

ROBERT DEVEREUX (1591-1646). 3rd Earl of Essex. English parliamentary general. Line engraving, English, undated

Thames Embankment by night - View toward Westminster, London
Thames Embankment by night - View toward the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, London. Note the elctricity saving of only lighting every other light. Date: circa 1910s

Big Ben clock tower stands above the Houses of Parliament at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in snow, Parliament Square, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Queen Victoria at the railway ticket office
Queen Victoria depicted at the railway ticket office with her luggage, about to travel to London to open Parliament. Date: 1886

LONDON: PARLIAMENT. Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge crossing the Thames in Lodon, England. Photograph, c1955

Panorama of city at sunset with neo-gothic Hungarian Parliament building, and the River Danube, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Alfred Onions, Welsh Labour MP
Alfred Onions (1858-1921), Welsh Labour MP for Caerphilly and Treasurer of the South Wales Miners Federation

An architectural group in Westminster
A London vista, with a horse-drawn tram and carriages, and several buildings of note including Westminster Hospital, Big Ben, Parliament Square, St Margarets Church

Marriage of Baroness Burdett-Coutts to William Ashmead-Bartl
Engraving showing the marriage of Baroness Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906) to William Ashmead-Bartlett (1851-1921) in Christ Church, Piccadilly, London, 1881

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic Big Ben also known as the Clock Tower
England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic " Big Ben" also known as the Clock Tower, part of the House of Parliament building (also known as the Palace of Westminster)

Visitors walk up a spiralling ramp around the cone shaped funnel in the dome cupola, which has 360 glass mirrors reflecting light into the Plenary chamber of the Reichstag building

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

Cardiff Bay skyline, with Pierhead building and Welsh Assembly, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Throne in Queens robing room, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Woolsack, House of Lords, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Battle of Langport
BATTLE OF LANGPORT, Somerset The Parliament army under Fairfax delivers a crushing defeat to the Royalists under Goring

Disraeli Speaks / 1875
Tory Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli speaks during a debate on Irish Home Rule

Prison to Citizenship
Fighting with grit, to the front bit by bit, Determined in Parliament one day to sit... this is the House that man built

Westminster / 1910 / Big Ben
Big Ben and Westminster Bridge

Westminster / Parl 1926
Westminster by night

Eminent Politicians / 1886
Eminent politicians including Gladstone, Randolph Churchill and Charles Stewart Parnell gather in the Commons Lobby

The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1997 The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1998 The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Margaret Wintringham during her election campaign
Margaret Wintringham (1879 - 1955), British Liberal Party politician, MP for Louth between 1921 and 1924. She was the second woman, and the first British-born woman

Sir Thomas Fairfax Knight, General of the Forces raised by the Parliament (engraving)
2811276 Sir Thomas Fairfax Knight, General of the Forces raised by the Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Fairfax Knight)

King Alfred (849-99) submitting his laws to the Witan, illustration from
IL251877 King Alfred (849-99) submitting his laws to the Witan, illustration from Lives of Great Men Told by Great Men, edited by Richard Wilson, c.1920s (colour litho) by Bridges

Cartoon, The Futurist (House of Lords reform)
Cartoon, The Futurist -- Bonar Law and Asquith on the failure to reform the House of Lords. Date: 1913

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

The Houses of Lords and Commons, Westminster, London, 1815. Artist: Byrne
The Houses of Lords and Commons, Westminster, London, 1815

Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. A satirical illustration on the expulsion of Members of Parliamnet by Cromwell, 1653

The Reform Bill, 1832 (c1850s). The Rt Hon Earl Grey introduced the Reform Act in Parliament in 1832. It was intended to make wide-ranging changes to the British electoral system

Caricature of Lord Salisbury, Conservative party leader
Caricature of Lord Salisbury (Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, 1830-1903), the newly appointed Conservative party leader

Frederick Edwin Smith
FREDERICK EDWIN SMITH first earl of BIRKENHEAD (1872 - 1930), Barrister, Member of Parliament and Lord Chancellor Date: 1909

Devonshire / 7Th / V Fair 74
SIR WILLIAM CAVENDISH 7th DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Statesman and benefactor Date: 1808 - 1891

Ramsay MacDonald leaping into the limelight
Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937) British Labour politician, leaping into the limelight over the backs of Bonar Law (Conservative) and Lloyd George (Liberal) when he won the General Election in 1922

Margaret Wintringham (1879 - 1955), British Liberal Party politician, MP for Louth between 1921 and 1924. She was the second woman, and the first British-born woman

Suffragettes Chalking Pavement Deputation. A group of W.S.P.U members in replica prison dress chalk the pavement announcing the deputation to Mr. Asquith, 24th february 1909

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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.