Monthly Archives: July 2015

A rather pale copy of the original: John Morgan Cobbett (1800-1877)

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Kathryn Rix

As we continue our research on the 1832-68 Commons project, one theme we are exploring is the importance of family connections in an MP’s parliamentary career. Long-standing family ties to an area could assist a candidate in securing election for … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Martin Spychal, Pollard prize runner-up

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Kathryn Rix

We would like to congratulate Martin Spychal, who holds an AHRC collaborative doctoral award with the Institute of Historical Research and the History of Parliament, on being runner up in the Pollard Prize for the best paper given at an IHR … Continue reading →

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Job opportunity on our project: Research assistant / Research fellow

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Kathryn Rix

The History of Parliament has a vacancy for a research assistant / research fellow on its 1832-1945 House of Commons project. The successful candidate will have a PhD (or be close to completing one) in a relevant area of history … Continue reading →

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