The sad death of Professor John Cannon, contributor to the History of Parliament

The History of Parliament trust was very sad to hear of the sudden death of Professor John Cannon in October this year. Professor Cannon was a specialist on eighteenth century political and social history and contributed many articles to our first volume, The House of Commons 1754-1790, edited by Sir Lewis Namier, before he became professor, and later pro-vice-chancellor, of Newcastle University. All at the History would like to convey our deepest sympathies to Professor Cannon’s family. For a full obituary, please see the Newcastle University website.