The first life peers

The first fourteen life peers, ten men and four women, were announced on 24 July 1958. An additional life peer, Lord Parker, was announced on 5 September 1958.

Also within Living Heritage

Life Peerages Act 1958

Women in the House of Lords

Find out more about the history of women in the House of Lords:

House of Lords Library Note: Women in the House of Lords (PDF)