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Synopsis

Explore the building and its religious life and political significance from the 13th century to the present day, including the antiquarian rediscovery of its former magnificence. Contributors highlight the interaction between visual and political culture; the effect of medieval St Stephen's on the development of the House of Commons; and the creation of St Stephen's Hall in the 1840s. The final chapter focuses on the artwork New Dawn which commemorates the campaign for Votes for Women.

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À propos des auteurs

TIM AYERS is Professor of the History of Art at the University of York.

J.P.D. COOPER is Professor in History at the University of York, UK.

ELIZABETH HALLAM SMITH is an Honorary Research Professor at the University of York, UK.

CAROLINE SHENTON was formerly Director of the Parliamentary Archives, UK.

Dr ELIZABETH BIGGS started work on St Stephen's College as part of the large research project "St Stephen's Chapel: Visual and Political Culture, 1292-1941" at the University of York. She has taught at York and the University of the West of England.

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