It’s the final day of our tribute to the 'nonpareil' of Parliament policing that Victorian legend, Inspector Denning. Here he is depicted in a Punch magazine caricature style as the affable bobby on duty during State Opening day protecting the Speaker of the House.

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2018-04-19

MP Charles Bradlaugh was notorious for refusing to take the religious oath of allegiance in the House of Commons. In June 1880 he caused such disruption that he was arrested by the Serjeant at Arms & placed in the prison room of Elizabeth Tower (aka Big Ben)!

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2018-02-14