Monthly Archives: April 2021

‘Like partridges in February’: parliamentary pairing in the reformed Commons

Posted on April 30, 2021 by sball1832

In 1832 parliamentary reformers fondly hoped that the need to satisfy the demands of a larger electorate might spur MPs to attend more closely to their parliamentary duties. However, one way of avoiding long hours in the Commons was for … Continue reading →

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Pubs and drink in Victorian elections

Posted on April 23, 2021 by salmonphilip

Most of us probably think of pubs as informal spaces for leisure and socialising. In the period we research for the House of Commons 1832-1868 project, however, things were rather different. Public houses played a central role in many of … Continue reading →

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