House of Lords, British Parliament, History & Powers

House of Lords, the upper chamber of Great Britain’s bicameral legislature. Originated in the 11th century, when the Anglo-Saxon kings consulted witans (councils) composed of religious leaders and the monarch’s ministers, it emerged as a distinct element of Parliament in the 13th and 14th

Parliament, History, Structure & Powers

British House of Commons - New World Encyclopedia

House of Lords building - UK Parliament

British House of Commons - New World Encyclopedia

Ministers in the House of Lords: Role and accountability to Parliament - House of Lords Library

Why are there still hereditary peers in the House of Lords? – Electoral Reform Society – ERS

UK House of Lords

Labour explores replacing House of Lords with elected chamber

Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949 - Wikipedia

The meeting of the English House of Lords in 1844. Digital improved reproduction from Illustrated overview of the life of mankind in the 19th century, 1901 edition, Marx publishing house, St. Petersburg

House of Commons, British Parliament & Politics