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Cartoon, Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves
Cartoon, Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves -- Now then, you Sir! Give up that Gun! Lord John Russell and John Bright are Liberal MPs, and feel that their party has more right to promote Reform than Benjamin Disraeli of the Conservative Party. (In fact it was eventually Disraeli who succeeded in passing the second Reform Act eight years later, in 1867, extending the franchise to many more voters.) Date: 1859
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Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Framed Prints range. This particular piece showcases a humorous and historically significant cartoon titled "Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves." Originally published in the 19th century through Mary Evans Prints Online, this cartoon depicts a lively scene of a poaching dispute between Lord John Russell and John Bright, both prominent Liberal MPs at the time. Add this intriguing piece to your home or office to spark conversations and bring a unique touch of history to your space. Order your Framed Print today and make a statement with every glance!
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Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves: A Satirical Take on the Political Rivalry between Liberals and Conservatives in 1859 Britain This intriguing cartoon, titled "Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves," offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the intense political rivalry between the Liberal and Conservative parties in 19th-century Britain. The image, published in 1859, depicts two Liberal MPs, Lord John Russell and John Bright, engaged in a poaching affray on their own preserves. Poaching, the unlawful taking of game from someone else's land, was a metaphor for political power and influence during this period. The Liberal Party, represented by Russell and Bright, believed they had a greater claim to promote reform in the country. However, it was ultimately Conservative Party leader Benjamin Disraeli who would succeed in passing the Second Reform Act in 1867, extending the franchise to many more voters. The cartoon symbolically portrays the Liberals as poachers, attempting to illegally take the power and influence that the Conservatives held. The satirical nature of the cartoon serves to highlight the intense political competition and the desire for power that characterized the Victorian era. The use of symbolism and metaphor adds depth to the commentary on the political landscape of the time, making it an invaluable historical resource. This image offers a unique perspective on the political tensions between the Liberal and Conservative parties and their efforts to shape the future of Britain in the 1850s.
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