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Seconders Collection

"Unveiling the Power of Seconders

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Opening of Parliament (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1059108 The Opening of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving)

The Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving)
1104870 The Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving)
1061451 The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving)

Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving)
1614658 Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1592779 Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving)

The Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving)
1610919 The Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)

Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)
1626768 Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1622851 Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)

Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)
1596877 Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Opening of Parliament, the Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, the Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1038677 The Opening of Parliament, the Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1045743 The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)

Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)
1604619 Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Houses of Parliament (engraving)

Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Houses of Parliament (engraving)
1603989 Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Houses of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)

The Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)
1627844 The Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving)

Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving)
1105903 Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1056476 The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1099382 Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Movers and Seconders of the Address)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving)

The Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving)
1620681 The Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Lords and Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Movers and Seconders of the Addresses in both Houses of Parliament

Movers and Seconders of the Addresses in both Houses of Parliament, in Answer to the Queens Speech (engraving)
1620152 Movers and Seconders of the Addresses in both Houses of Parliament, in Answer to the Queens Speech (engraving) by English School

Background imageSeconders Collection: The State Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (b / w photo)

The State Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (b / w photo)
1629225 The State Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The State Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving)
1037584 The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Meeting of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

The Meeting of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1100131 The Meeting of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving)
1045221 The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1624230 Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1589854 Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Two Houses of Parliament (engraving)

Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Two Houses of Parliament (engraving)
1594685 Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Two Houses of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)

The Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving)
1613555 The Movers and Seconders of the Address (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Movers and Seconders of the Address)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address in Reply to the Speech from

The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne (b / w photo)
1615186 The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Movers and Seconders of the Addresses in the Lords and Commons (engraving)

The Movers and Seconders of the Addresses in the Lords and Commons (engraving)
1610154 The Movers and Seconders of the Addresses in the Lords and Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)

Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)
1603441 Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)

Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving)
1053423 Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament)

Background imageSeconders Collection: The Opening of Parliament; Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne: J. F

The Opening of Parliament; Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne: J. F
The Opening of Parliament; Movers and Seconders of the Address to the Throne: J.F.B. Firth, Esq. M.P. Seconder in the House of Commons

Background imageSeconders Collection: Source Size = 1771 x 2070

Source Size = 1771 x 2070
The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Two Houses of Parliament: Mr. J.P. Corry, M.P. 1880

Background imageSeconders Collection: Source Size = 1622 x 2026

Source Size = 1622 x 2026
The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Two Houses of Parliament: the Earl of Onslow, 1880

Background imageSeconders Collection: Source Size = 1652 x 2066

Source Size = 1652 x 2066
The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Two Houses of Parliament: Lieutenant-Colonel Home-Drummond Moray, M.P. 1880




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"Unveiling the Power of Seconders: A Glimpse into Parliamentary Traditions" Step back in time with these captivating engravings that depict the opening of Parliament and the crucial role played by the movers and seconders of the address. These historical snapshots offer a window into an era where parliamentary proceedings were steeped in tradition and grandeur. As we delve into these images, we witness the solemnity surrounding this significant event. The movers and seconders, adorned in their formal attire, stand tall as they present their addresses to the throne. Their presence exudes a sense of responsibility and duty towards representing their constituents' voices within these hallowed halls. These engravings capture not only the physical surroundings but also convey a deeper understanding of how democracy functions. The movers, individuals entrusted with initiating discussions on important matters, are supported by their fellow parliamentarians known as seconders. Together, they form an intricate web connecting ideas to actions. Intriguingly, it is through this collaboration between movers and seconders that legislation takes shape. They bring forth proposals that ignite debates which shape our society's future trajectory. As we observe them engaged in discourse within these illustrations, one cannot help but appreciate their dedication to public service. Beyond mere figures frozen in time, these engravings remind us of our democratic heritage—a legacy built upon respectful dialogue amidst differing viewpoints, and is through such exchanges that progress emerges; ideas evolve from inception to implementation. Let us cherish this glimpse into history—where movers and seconders stood shoulder-to-shoulder for what they believed was right for their nation's advancement. May it inspire us today to uphold those same principles: unity amid diversity, respect amidst disagreement—a testament to democracy's enduring strength. So take a moment to immerse yourself in these remarkable engravings—the Opening of Parliament brought vividly back to life before your eyes—and reflect upon how far we have come, guided by the movers and seconders who have shaped our shared destiny.