Monthly Archives: March 2023

Registration now open: ‘Politics before Democracy’ Conference

Posted on March 20, 2023 by salmonphilip

Registration is now open for the upcoming History of Parliament / University of East Anglia two-day conference hosted by the School of History at the University of East Anglia, 19-20 April 2023. A draft programme of the papers, covering politics … Continue reading →

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Nineteenth-century election rituals: the chairing of Members

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Kathryn Rix

Although their formats may have changed, several key elements of nineteenth-century elections – the canvassing of voters, the nomination of candidates and the polling – remain part of the electoral process today. However, one of the most colourful aspects of … Continue reading →

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