HELPING THE OTHERS REALIZE THE ADVANTAGES OF REFORM UK CANDIDATE NEW BRANCEPETH DURHAM

The development of honorary freemen with the particular intention of swaying elections was a standard abuse in a variety of boroughs from the 18th century, and for the Durham election of 1762 turned sufficiently controversial to pressure a alter while in the regulation. The election was disputed for the reason that 215 new freemen, most of them not