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1884 Franchise Bill

1884: Representation of the People Act

Author: Ward Mills, Dundee

Publication: Dundee Evening Telegraph

Published: 20 September 1884

Publication type: Newspaper/Periodical

Featured individuals:
William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898)

A full copy of this poem is available.

Banner rhyme beginning: "Ward Mills workmen all agree/ The House of Lords is 'up a tree'" accompanied by model of Gladstone with axe, and two other banner couplets.