The House of Lords, during the reign of King George II. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster, but was more powerful than the House of Commons. The Lower House continued to grow in influence, reaching a zenith during the 17th century, when following the English Civil War, the House of Lords was reduced to a largely powerless body. On 19 March 1649, the House of Lords was abolished by an Act of Parliament. After the Convention Parliament met in 1660 and the monarchy was restored, it again became the more powerful chamber of Parliament, until the 19th Century.
The House of Lords, during the reign of King George II. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster. It was more powerful than the House of Commons, but the Lower House continued to grow in influence, reaching a zenith in relation to the House of Lords during the middle 17th century, when following the English Civil War and the House of Lords was reduced to a largely powerless body. On 19 March 1649, the House of Lords was abolished by an Act of Parliament, and did not assemble again until the Convention Parliament met in 1660 and the monarchy was restored. It returned to its former position as the more powerful chamber of Parliament—a position it would occupy until the 19th century.
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Location: House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, London, England
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