The Opening of Parliament: Incidents in the Commons: 1
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The Opening of Parliament: Incidents in the Commons: 1
THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT: INCIDENTS IN THE COMMONS: 1. Mr. Balfour enters. 2. Alone in his glory. (After the interval preceding the discussion on the Address Mr. Gladstone was for several minutes the sole Member present.) 3. Sir W. Harcourt (the Chiltern Hundreds). 4. Country: The Mover of the Address. 5. Town: The Seconder. 6. Extremes meet. 7. Two hours of weary ballot. 8. The third-floor back. 9. The Premier presents his credentials. UK, 1893 engraving
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1893 Engraving Address Back Balfour Ballot Commons Country Discussion Enters Gladstone Glory Harcourt Hours Hundreds Incidents Meet Member Minutes Mover Opening Parliament Preceding Premier Present Presents Seconder Sole Town Weary Chiltern Credentials Extremes Interval Third Floor
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This 19th-century engraving titled "The Opening of Parliament: Incidents in the Commons: 1" takes us back to a momentous event in UK history. The image captures various intriguing scenes unfolding within the House of Commons during this significant occasion. In the foreground, we witness Mr. Balfour making his entrance into the chamber, exuding an air of confidence and authority. Meanwhile, a few seats away, former Prime Minister Mr. Gladstone sits alone, basking momentarily as the sole Member present before the discussion on the Address ensues. Further along, Sir W. Harcourt can be seen occupying one of the iconic Chiltern Hundreds seats – a symbolic gesture indicating his resignation from Parliament. As our gaze shifts towards other parts of the room, we observe representatives from both country and town passionately engaging with each other – an embodiment of how extremes meet within these hallowed walls. The engraving also offers glimpses into less glamorous aspects of parliamentary proceedings; two hours spent on weary ballot-taking and even a glimpse at what seems to be a modest third-floor back office space. Finally, we are presented with an awe-inspiring moment as the Premier himself presents his credentials amidst this grand spectacle. This vintage print not only serves as a window into Victorian-era politics but also showcases exquisite illustrative techniques that were prevalent during that time period. It is truly an evocative piece that transports us to another era in British history.
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