*Viscount Chandos has the longest overall male tenure, having served as a hereditary member from 12 November 1981 to 11 November 1999. He was then made a life peer on 19 April 2000.

If you’re an undergraduate, our Sandwich Student Scheme is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and work at the House of Commons. It will give you a unique insight into governance, and the ...

Learn with the Lords provides a range of opportunities for young people aged 7 to 18 to engage with members of the House of Lords. In a 45-minute Microsoft Teams video call, school groups and home ...

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The 1833 Act was a pioneering piece of legislation, and set the pace for further reform. This did, however, prove a difficult process as many employers found ways to evade the new regulations. In 1844 ...

Fearing for his own security Charles I gave his assent to the Bill of attainder and Strafford was beheaded on Tower Hill on 12 May 1641. After the Restoration the attainder was reversed and his son ...