Paul Seaward
@pseaward.bsky.social
History of Parliament, parliamentarism and politics in Britain and Europe from the middle ages to now; C17th English political thought and political history; Clarendon, Hobbes. A parliamentary miscellany at https://historyofparliamentblog.wordpress.com
In defence of procedure: Gaines Post in 1946 on Quod Omnes Tangit
August 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
In defence of procedure: Gaines Post in 1946 on Quod Omnes Tangit
The Times research into London Parakeets lacks some sense of historical context.
July 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The Times research into London Parakeets lacks some sense of historical context.
Ah, but the Derby Daily Telegraph does. A small red-covered book. 14 Nov. 1912
May 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Ah, but the Derby Daily Telegraph does. A small red-covered book. 14 Nov. 1912
Ronald McNeill unfortunately discharges a missile in the House of Commons at the first Lord of the Admiralty: Hansard, 14 November 1912
May 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Ronald McNeill unfortunately discharges a missile in the House of Commons at the first Lord of the Admiralty: Hansard, 14 November 1912
The Mishaps of Sir Savile Crossley, MP Halifax 1900-6, from the Daily Express, 11 July 1913
March 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Mishaps of Sir Savile Crossley, MP Halifax 1900-6, from the Daily Express, 11 July 1913
Winning House of Commons shooting team in the Lords v. Commons rifle match at Bisley, 1913. Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News 2 August 1913, p. 10
March 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Winning House of Commons shooting team in the Lords v. Commons rifle match at Bisley, 1913. Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News 2 August 1913, p. 10
MPs v. House of Commons staff cricket match, July 1913, at Parkwood, Henley on Thames from The Tatler
March 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
MPs v. House of Commons staff cricket match, July 1913, at Parkwood, Henley on Thames from The Tatler
A better account in the Morning Herald, 1 July 1850
March 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
A better account in the Morning Herald, 1 July 1850
First Lords and Commons cricket match? Westmorland Gazette, 6 July 1850, in Vincent Square
March 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
First Lords and Commons cricket match? Westmorland Gazette, 6 July 1850, in Vincent Square
Seems to have largely been a match between Hannah Baker and Harriott Hall
March 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Seems to have largely been a match between Hannah Baker and Harriott Hall
The Era, 12 August 1849, Women's cricket match at Long Sutton, Hampshire, between 'Single' and 'Married' teams. Single team won
March 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The Era, 12 August 1849, Women's cricket match at Long Sutton, Hampshire, between 'Single' and 'Married' teams. Single team won
Parliamentary cricket team tour planned through the British Empire in 1897 - London Daily Chronicle, 16 September 1897
March 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Parliamentary cricket team tour planned through the British Empire in 1897 - London Daily Chronicle, 16 September 1897
But this is David Oakley, political correspondent of the Western Daily Press, using Westminster Village to refer to parliamentary gossip, 29 Jan. 1993
February 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
But this is David Oakley, political correspondent of the Western Daily Press, using Westminster Village to refer to parliamentary gossip, 29 Jan. 1993
Seems to have become common after 1992, but even then, initially it seems to have really meant a geographical area, a street or streets in central Westminster: interview with Roy Hattersley from the Kensington Post, 30 Jan. 1992
February 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Seems to have become common after 1992, but even then, initially it seems to have really meant a geographical area, a street or streets in central Westminster: interview with Roy Hattersley from the Kensington Post, 30 Jan. 1992
This can't be the first use of 'Westminster village', but it must be an early one (Daily News, 3 May 1934)
February 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This can't be the first use of 'Westminster village', but it must be an early one (Daily News, 3 May 1934)
Author of the piece muses about potential for a parliamentary football team, given the 'scrimmage' involved.
January 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Author of the piece muses about potential for a parliamentary football team, given the 'scrimmage' involved.
MP for Norwood, Mr Tritton, gives evidence concerning the crush in the Lords at the opening of the first parliament of the new reign in 1901. From the Croydon Guardian and Surrey County Gazette, 7 September 1901
January 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
MP for Norwood, Mr Tritton, gives evidence concerning the crush in the Lords at the opening of the first parliament of the new reign in 1901. From the Croydon Guardian and Surrey County Gazette, 7 September 1901
More sport wanted by MPs: will there be a parliamentary football club? Manchester Evening News reports on 8 March 1927 on the demand for a parliamentary gym, and lists the current sporting competitions played in parliament (including a bowling match mainly played by Labour men)
January 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
More sport wanted by MPs: will there be a parliamentary football club? Manchester Evening News reports on 8 March 1927 on the demand for a parliamentary gym, and lists the current sporting competitions played in parliament (including a bowling match mainly played by Labour men)
Not sure how cartoon of government v. opposition football works as an advert for tobacco. Liverpool Weekly Courier, 16 August 1902
January 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Not sure how cartoon of government v. opposition football works as an advert for tobacco. Liverpool Weekly Courier, 16 August 1902
The result, from the Cork Examiner, 8 July 1862
January 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The result, from the Cork Examiner, 8 July 1862
The Essex Standard prints verses on the Lords v. Commons rifle match, 28 May 1862
January 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The Essex Standard prints verses on the Lords v. Commons rifle match, 28 May 1862
Australian cricket team visit the House of Commons at invitation of Henniker Heaton MP: Manchester Courier 11 Sept. 1886
January 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Australian cricket team visit the House of Commons at invitation of Henniker Heaton MP: Manchester Courier 11 Sept. 1886
The score in the parliamentary cricket match of July 1863. Conservative Opposition team thrashing the Liberal government, though presumably ran out of time to win.
January 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The score in the parliamentary cricket match of July 1863. Conservative Opposition team thrashing the Liberal government, though presumably ran out of time to win.
The first? parliamentary cricket match, at Lords in July 1861. The Conservative opposition win in a low-scoring two innings game. Though not clear by how much.
January 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The first? parliamentary cricket match, at Lords in July 1861. The Conservative opposition win in a low-scoring two innings game. Though not clear by how much.