Historedia
Person

Sir John Hobhouse

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1834

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sir John Hobhouse, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. The Palace of Westminster is destroyed by fire

    1834

    Role: First Commissioner of Woods and Forests

    1. October 1834 · House of Lords furnacesTally Stick Disposal

      Richard Weobley burned tally sticks in House of Lords furnaces, causing chimney fires due to clinker buildup.

    2. 16 October 1834 · House of Lords ChamberFire Observation

      A strong smell of burning was noticed in the Lords' chambers on the afternoon of 16 October 1834.

    3. 16 October 1834 · Westminster HallFire Response

      Fire engines arrived by half-past seven, but flames had gained predominance, leading to efforts to save Westminster Hall.

    4. 16 October 1834 · Palace of WestminsterRescue Efforts

      MPs and peers, including Lord Palmerston, helped rescue books and treasures, while the Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms saved the mace.

Sources

  1. Burning of Parliament Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18