Reference
Z873/6
Title
Historical Research Papers of Mary McKeown used by her for her thesis - Joshua Hawkins and Liberals in Local Government 1882-1892 (Searchroom Classification 180)
Typed extracts from Bedfordshire Standard (Conservative paper) These include attacks in Hawkins Mayoralty of Bedford; controversy with local builders and architects on new bye laws. Criticism of cost of building Prebend Street Bridge, Bedford, controversy over the water works. Elections Borough and County Councils. Political issues in Liberal and Conservative struggle especially Home Rule and emergence of Liberal Unionism. Conservative's attitude to Parliamentary Reform - enfranchise women householder but not the agricultural labourers. Mention of Hawkins family playing music at annual dinner for aged poor. Obituary of Joshua Hawkins
Years covered 1883-1892
Prepared 1993
Date free text
1993
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From: 1883 To: 1993
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