Corruption in British Politics in the 1850s
Tue 22 Jul 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday 22 Jul, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Learn how voters could be corrupted.
Who could vote? Which political parties were involved? Who became MPs? Which issues gave rise to reform and how were they suppressed? What events were happening at the time? Who was involved? What tactics were employed? Is it all about money and/or power?
Drawing from recently published diaries a few cases will be examined.
Event Information
Price: £15
Room: Brunt Room
Customer Information: Pen and notepad / device are optional
Your Tutor
Name: Bill Lindsay
Bio:
Bill Lindsay, Independent Scholar, retired twelve years ago from a lifelong career in the pharmaceutical industry. Since then, he has turned to researching Victorian Merchant Shipping and has become a member of several Nautical Societies. Bill has written many articles on the subject and is currently editor of the online magazine Topmasts for the Society for Nautical Research.
Department: Humanities
