This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the Blind Persons Act. So, here’s what you need to know about this historic piece of legislation. This blog was written by Richard Ward, Assistant Archives Officer. Warning: This article …
Ten Things you need to know about the first Black Parliamentarian Licence: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial National Portrait Gallery This article was written by Richard Ward, Assistant Archives Officer. Warning: This article uses contemporary quotes which contain offensive language that some …
This blog was written by Richard Ward, Assistant Archives Officer. Sometimes the revolution is televised. Way past the midnight hour on June 12th, 1987, the BBC cameras were in place at Haringey Town Hall to see Bernie Grant become MP …
This blog was written by Richard Ward, Assistant Archives Officer. For many years’ Dr David Pitt was one of the most recognisable Civil Rights Campaigners in Britain. A trusted figure who commanded a universal love and respect from the many …
This blog was written by Richard Ward, Assistant Archives Officer. On the afternoon of 25th February 2008 an air of sadness permeated around the House of Lords Chamber after the death of Baroness Darcy de Knayth was announced. Fittingly prior …
This blog was written by Richard Ward, Assistant Archives Officer. Continuing our series of blogs on disability history, this is the life and times of Britain’s first blind MP. An inspiring story of determination, love and liberalism. It was a …
This blog was written by Richard Ward, Assistant Archives Officer. The House of Lords Order Paper for the 19th April 2000 noted a chamber debate taking place that afternoon to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the passing of the 1970 …
This blog was written by Richard Ward, Assistant Archives Officer. In the early hours of the 1st April 1966, BBC cameras covering the General Election captured the moment Jack Ashley was confirmed as the new Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent …
This blog was written by Katie Widdowson, Assistant Archives Officer. From July 2019, the Parliamentary Archives’ exhibition will be on the Newport Rising. You can view this display as part of a tour of the UK Parliament, find out more …
To be a young person in sixties Britain was not a bad gig. Good times rolled as plentiful employment meant disposable income was there to be spent on wonderful clothes & even better records. Personal freedoms were attained that were …
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