This special issue of Parliamentary History examines the interplay between spaces, soundscapes, and political culture in the British Parliament from the late 14th century to today. It features insights on the Palace of Westminster's impact on parliamentary debates, women's political access, and the preservation of this historic site.
Sir Robert Peel - paragon or pariah? In a career spanning forty years he held the greatest offices of state including Chief Secretary to Ireland, Home Secretary, Chancellor of the Exchequer and was twice Prime Minister. This book is suitable for students interested in Conservative and mid-Victorian political history and historical biography.