Commons Collection (page 4)

Cartoon, Will He Be Muzzled? A comment on Charles Bradlaugh, atheist, republican and Liberal MP for Northampton. 1885

View of the House of Commons from the River Thames (engraving)
602738 View of the House of Commons from the River Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The interior of the House of Commons, 1793 (engraving)
602724 The interior of the House of Commons, 1793 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The interior of the House of Commons)

The Houses of Lords and Commons as they appeared on fire, 16 October 1834 (coloured engraving)
602528 The Houses of Lords and Commons as they appeared on fire, 16 October 1834 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Destruction by fire of both Houses of Parliament on Thursday night, 16 October 1834 (coloured engraving)
602517 Destruction by fire of both Houses of Parliament on Thursday night, 16 October 1834 (coloured engraving) by O Neill

The Houses of Lords and Commons on fire, 16 October 1834 (engraving)
602510 The Houses of Lords and Commons on fire, 16 October 1834 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Houses of Lords and Commons on fire)

Demolition of the old House of Lords (engraving)
602706 Demolition of the old House of Lords (engraving) by Sargent, G.F. (fl.1842-60); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demolition of the old House of Lords; from The Pictorial Times)

The Telephone Exhange in London (engraving)
608028 The Telephone Exhange in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Telephone Exhange in London; (1) The switch room of a central office

Westminster at night (coloured engraving)
585869 Westminster at night (coloured engraving) by Gautier, Lucien Marcelin (b.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster at night); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; French

The Veto Conference, from The Year 1910: a Record of Notable Achievements
STC306835 The Veto Conference, from The Year 1910: a Record of Notable Achievements and Events, 1910 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Randolph Churchill (left) trying to make Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish politician
532262 Lord Randolph Churchill (left) trying to make Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish politician, show his hand and let Churchill

Eliot defending the Rights of the Commons (engraving)
655094 Eliot defending the Rights of the Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eliot defending the Rights of the Commons)

The great seal broken, 1646 (engraving)
3629272 The great seal broken, 1646 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great seal broken, 1646)

The Deanery of St Paul s, Doctors Commons (engraving)
3643608 The Deanery of St Paul s, Doctors Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deanery of St Paul s, Doctors Commons)

Tea on the Terrace of the House of Commons
People taking tea on the Terrace of the House of Commons, Westminster, London. 1893

Heating engineer viewing House of Commons chamber
Engineer in charge of heating and air-conditioning for the House of Commons viewing the chamber through a 65 foot long periscope. Date: 1950

Air conditioning for the House of Commons by G. H. Davis
To cool the heads and warm the feet of our legislators: air-conditioning for the new House of Commons. Diagram by G. H. Davis in The Illustrated London News showing how a single switchboard operator

Churchill cheered for Oran speech, 1940
After his Oran speech in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Winston Churchill(1874-1965) is cheered by his fellow MPs. After the bombing of the French Navy at Mers-el-Kebir

Thomas Power O Connor, Irish MP
Thomas Power O Connor (1848-1929), Irish journalist and nationalist MP, seen here at the BBC for the radio broadcast of his Reminiscences of 45 years in the House of Commons. 1923

House of Commons, debate on Irish Home Rule Bill
Gladstone speaking in the House of Commons during the debate on the Irish Home Rule Bill. circa 1886

Sketches at the Lord Mayors Show (engraving)
1591504 Sketches at the Lord Mayors Show (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Lord Mayors Show)

Women members room at the House of Commons
The room at the House of Commons formerly occupied by General Seely as Under-Secretary for Air, and set apart in 1919 for Lady Astor

The King and Queen at the Guildhall (litho)
1601184 The King and Queen at the Guildhall (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and Queen at the Guildhall)

Sir Philip Stephens, British politician
Sir Philip Stephens (1723-1809), British politician (becoming Father of the House of Commons in 1796), friend of Captain James Cook. circa 1800s

Cartoon, Essence of Parliament (MPs)
Cartoon, Essence of Parliament -- Mr Punch shows members of the House of Commons as microscopic bugs in a petri dish. 1883

Mr Macready as "James V of Scotland, "in the New Play of "The King of the Commons
1101906 Mr Macready as " James V of Scotland, " in the New Play of " The King of the Commons, " at the Princess Theatre (engraving) by English School

Aspects of the inner parliamentary life of Irish members: " The members of no other Party make so much use of the House of Commons as the Nationalists

Suffragettes talking to men outside the House of Commons 1912

Sir John Voce Moore leading Joseph Chamberlain
A Couple of Js. Serjeant-at-Arms Sir John Voce Moore (18261904), English businessman and Lord Mayor of London (1898) leading Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) into the House of Commons. Date: 1900

Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire
The Big D. Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908). Date: 1900

Cromwell dissolving the English Parliament
This illustration shows Cromwell asserting his authority in dissolving the English Rump Parliament on 20 April 1653. He is shown ordering the removal of the golden mace from Parliament. 1653

The Houses of Lords and Commons seen from Old Palace Yard, before the fortunate fire of 1834 which meant they could be replaced by their present palatial premises. Date: circa 1820s

Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), delivering the Peroration of his Speech on the Introduction of the Home Rule Bill, granting Ireland limited self-rule within the British Empire

The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1045743 The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Great National Petition (engraving)
586272 Great National Petition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print for the London and Middlesex Archaeological Society)

The refreshment room in the House of Commons (engraving)
604454 The refreshment room in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Members of the Commons at the private door of the House in Westminster Hall (engraving)
604416 Members of the Commons at the private door of the House in Westminster Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr John Bright opposing the Government Reform Bill on its introduction, 28 February 1859 (engraving)
604413 Mr John Bright opposing the Government Reform Bill on its introduction, 28 February 1859 (engraving) by English School

View of the Houses of Lords and Commons, destroyed by fire on 16 October 1834 (coloured engraving)
602516 View of the Houses of Lords and Commons, destroyed by fire on 16 October 1834 (coloured engraving) by English School

A view of the House of Peers, the King sitting on the throne (engraving)
602749 A view of the House of Peers, the King sitting on the throne (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of the House of Peers)

View of the Parliamentary buildings from the east (engraving)
602748 View of the Parliamentary buildings from the east (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Houses of Lords and Commons from Old Palace Yard (coloured engraving)
602734 View of the Houses of Lords and Commons from Old Palace Yard (coloured engraving) by Havell, Robert the Elder (1769-1832) & Younger (1793-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

The new committee rooms, House of Commons (engraving)
602702 The new committee rooms, House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new committee rooms, House of Commons, Westminster)

The smoking room of the Reporters Gallery, House of Commons (engraving)
604445 The smoking room of the Reporters Gallery, House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The smoking room of the Reporters Gallery)

The Ministerial Side of the House of Commons (engraving)
609810 The Ministerial Side of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ministerial Side of the House of Commons)

William Lenthal, Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving)
560393 William Lenthal, Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Lenthal, Speaker of the House of Commons)

The great Corn Law debate in the House of Commons (engraving)
614517 The great Corn Law debate in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Robert Dalgleish (colour litho)
612725 Mr Robert Dalgleish (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Robert Dalgleish, The most popular man in the House of Commons, 7 June 1873)

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"Commons: A Tapestry of History, Activism, and Beauty" Step back in time to the 18th century as William Pitt the Younger passionately addresses Parliament, shaping the course of British politics. Witness the courage and determination of suffragettes like W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch, who fought tirelessly for women's rights. Enter a different era with Winston Churchill's indomitable spirit echoing through the halls of power. Marvel at Gladstone's Home Rule Bill, a pivotal moment in Ireland's quest for self-governance. Travel across continents to Old Town in Marbella, Malaga, Andalucia - an enchanting corner of Spain where history whispers through every cobblestone street. Immerse yourself in Muriel Matters Pankhurst's suffragette campaign that reverberated throughout Europe. Discover the timeless beauty of Piazza Anfiteatro in Lucca, Tuscany - a captivating square steeped in Italian charm and history. Feel your heart soar amidst Prague's Old Town Square during Christmas time as Tyn Cathedral stands tall against twinkling lights - a sight straight out of fairy tales. Closer to home lies Boston Common; its sprawling green expanse has witnessed countless gatherings and protests that have shaped American democracy. Stand before the majestic Houses of Commons/Lords on London’s River Thames – symbols of democratic governance etched into posterity. From postcards capturing picturesque views to ministers making crucial decisions along the banks of River Thames at Westminster – these images remind us that they can not just physical spaces but also repositories for collective memory and aspirations.