Philip Smith Collection (#2)

Swearing in Members at the House of Commons, Westmister, London, c1905. Opening of Parliament. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Induction of the Speaker elect, House of Commons, c1905. The proposer and seconder conduct the Speaker elect, who according to tradition is supposed to show reluctance to be escorted to the Speakers

The Houses of Parliament, as seen from Victoria Tower, Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

William Court Gully, Speaker of the House of Commons, c1905. Gully (1835-1909) served as Speaker from 1895-1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

St Stephens Chapel and the Speakers House, Westminster, London, 1834 (c1905). A view from the River Thames. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London)

The Royal Throne, House of Lords, Westminster, c1905. Artist: John Benjamin Stone
The Royal Throne, House of Lords, Westminster, c1905. Photograph from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The opening of Parliament by Queen Victoria, 1856 (c1905). Prince Albert stands by her side. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The House of Peers, with Henry VIII on the Throne, 16th century (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Houses of Parliament from Lambeth Palace, Westminster, London, c1905. The Palace of Westminster lies on the north bank of the River Thames

Bell in the tower of Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Gallery above the clock face, Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Chambers for the supply of fresh air under the House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

A Yeoman of the Guard, c1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905). Original painting by Sir John Everett Millais

Map Room, House of Commons Library, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. A gallery runs around the room. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London)

The opening of Parliament by King Edward VII, c1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

St Stephens Hall, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Victoria Tower, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Justin McCarthy, Irish historian, author and nationalist politician, (c1905). McCarthy (1830-1912) served as a Liberal and Home Rule MP from 1879 until 1900

Bringing Up Our Bill, c1832 (c1905). Most of the leading members of the Reform party are represented in the picture. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

A Committee of the House of Commons at the Fleet Street Prison, London, 1729 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The coronation ceremony of James II in Westminster Hall, London, 1685 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Queen Elizabeths river coronation procession, London, 1558 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Cloister Court, St Stephens Chapel, Palace of Westminster, 1834 (c1905). After the fire of 1834. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The House of Lords and House of Commons, Westminster, early 19th century (c1905). The Houses of Parliament as they were before the fire of 1834

The Court of Chancery in the Reign of George I, 18th century (c1905). Lord Chancellor Macclesfield is the presiding judge

Interior of the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1742, (c1902-1905). Artist: John Pine
Interior of the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1742, (c1902-1905). Speaker Onslow in the chair, Sir Robert Walpole, first Prime Minister of Great Britain, addressing the House

New Palace Yard, Westminster, in the 18th century, c1905. Showing Westminster Hall and Westminster Abbey. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London)

The Duke of Newcastle and Lord Holland, 1761 (c1905). Satirical electioneering card. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Interior of the House of Lords, Westminster, in 1742, (c1902-1905). Artist: John Pine
Interior of the House of Lords, Westminster, in 1742, (c1902-1905). The Speaker attending to hear the Royal assent to a bill

The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpoles administration
The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpoles Administration. The Right Honorable Arthur Onslow in the Speakers chair, Sir Robert Walpole at his right hand

Articles of Union Presented by Commissioners to Queen Anne, 1706
Articles of Union presented by Commissioners to Queen Anne, 1706 (c1905). Commissioners appointed by English, Scottish Parliaments

Henry St John, Viscount of Bolingbroke, English politician and philosopher, 18th century (c1905). Bolingbroke was one of the intellectual leaders of the Country party whose ideas on liberty

Opening of Parliament by Queen Anne, Westminster, London, 18th century (c1905). Dutch picture in which the artist allowed himself considerable licence

Ladies Grille above the Reporters Gallery, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Speakers Procession, House of Commons, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. The procession is a stately function which is a daily prelude to the sitting of the House of Commons

The Lobby Bar, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. Members only bar in the House of Commons. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Ministers Table, House of Commons Dining Room, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The House of Commons Dining Room, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Wine cellars of the House of Commons, Westminster, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Red Drawing Room in the Speakers House, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

The Speakers State Dining Room, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. The Speakers State Dining Room as it appeared before one of the Speakers Parliamentary full dress dinners

General Monck declares for a Free Parliament, 1660 (c1905). Fresco in the House of Commons. Monck signing the declaration which paved the way for the restoration of the monarchy in the person of

This House is to Let, c1650s, (c1902-1905). Satirical print depicting Oliver Cromwells expulsion of the members from the House of Commons: Be gone you rogues you have sate long enough

Expulsion of Members by Cromwell, 1653, (18th century). The Dismissal of the Long Parliament; Oliver Cromwell expels members of the House of Commons

The Defence of Basing House, 1640s, (19th century). Scene from a mural fresco by Charles West Cope in the Peers Corridor, Palace of Westminster

The Setting out of the Train Bands from London... 1643, (19th century)
The Setting out of the Train Bands from London to raise the Siege of Gloucester, 1643, (19th century). Detail of a mural fresco by Charles West Cope in the Peers Corridor, Palace of Westminster

The House of Lords in the Time of Charles I, 17th century, (c1902-1905). The King sits on the throne with the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in their robes

Latimar Preaching Before King Edward VI, c1550, (c1902-1905). Bishop Hugh Latimer In the Preaching-Place at Westminster. Illustration from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright

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Philip Smith, a man of history and intrigue, finds himself immersed in the grandeur of the Palace of Westminster. As he gazes upon the clock face of Big Ben, his mind drifts back to a time when this iconic landmark was just beginning to etch its mark on London's skyline, and is c1905, and Philip imagines Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, standing tall as a British statesman within these very walls. In another corner of his imagination, Philip envisions the Articles of Union being presented by Commissioners to Queen Anne in 1706. The weighty significance of this momentous event resonates with him as he contemplates the unity it brought forth. The coronation procession of George II captures Philip's attention next. He can almost hear the cheers and see the vibrant colors adorning the streets during this majestic occasion in 1727 (c1905). The Terrace beckons him further into history as he envisions an elegant afternoon tea taking place amidst conversations that shape nations. Parliament Offering the Crown to William and Mary transports Philip back even further to 1689 (late 18th century), where pivotal decisions altered England's course forever. His mind then travels through time again to witness Parliament in Session during James I's reign in early 17th century (c1902-1905). The debates echo through his thoughts as he marvels at how democracy has evolved over centuries. Titus Oates' infamous pillory punishment comes alive before Philip's eyes next - Testis Ovat. This dark chapter from the 17th century (c1905) serves as a reminder that power can corrupt even those entrusted with upholding justice. Disraeli's first speech echoes through time into Philip's consciousness - an electrifying moment from the 19th century (c1905) that marked a turning point for both Disraeli and British politics.