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Tag Archives: Whitby
Nineteenth-century election rituals: the chairing of Members
Although their formats may have changed, several key elements of nineteenth-century elections – the canvassing of voters, the nomination of candidates and the polling – remain part of the electoral process today. However, one of the most colourful aspects of … Continue reading
Posted in Elections
Tagged chairing, Durham South, East Essex, election ritual, Elections, electoral culture, Pontefract, Portsmouth, Ripon, Swansea, Whitby
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The shipping and the railway interests: Whitby’s electoral politics, 1832-1868
This post first appeared on the History of Parliament’s blog as part of its local history series on port constituencies. In July 1832 the ‘blues’ (Liberals) and ‘pinks’ (Conservatives) in the port of Whitby each held lavish celebrations to mark … Continue reading
Posted in Constituencies
Tagged Aaron Chapman, Electioneering, Elections, George Hudson, Harry Stephen Thompson, ports, railways, shipping, Whitby
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