How the scope of Parliament's authority gradually widened and how it affected people across the globe
In 1264 the first parliaments were held in England and Ireland. This was the beginning of the long and complex development of a parliamentary tradition in both countries.
Items from the Parliamentary Collections about Britain and Europe
Find out about the role of the House of Commons and current business in the chamber
Listen to a tour of the Commons Chamber given by a visitors' assistant at the Houses of Parliament