Cartoons, postcards, poetry, and bad language — not where you’d necessarily expect to uncover Parliament’s history. But these things tell us much about political events, politicians, and public opinion over time. Take a look.
Cartoonists have always poked fun at politics and politicians. Explore this ‘comic’ scene — from the detailed cartoons of Parliament’s early days to the simpler, grotesque caricatures of recent times. Cartoons
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Artists have captured Parliament Buildings in different ways over the years — some doing so with romantic flair! Postcards reveal their varied results. Postcards
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Many people have composed poems and songs about Parliament and its members, from reporters through to politicians. Hear or read their creative insights. Poetry
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Parliamentary debates can be heated — but there are rules about what members can and can’t say. ‘Unbecoming’ language, insults, and accusations of dishonesty are banned. See how ideas about ‘unparliamentary language’ have changed over time. Unparliamentary language
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