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The General Election - Village Politicians
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Village Politicians. A local candidate giving a speech to the assembled clientelle at the local rural boozer...
1908
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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A Hearty Laugh at the Hustings: The General Election - Village Politicians, 1908 Amidst the bustling atmosphere of a lively rural tavern, the local candidate, Percy Venner, stands atop a makeshift podium, addressing the boisterous crowd with unwavering confidence. The publican, Bradshaw, keeps a watchful eye behind the bar, while the barman, Juggins, juggles tankards with a knowing smirk. The villagers, a motley crew of yokels, folk, and countrymen, listen intently, their faces a mix of amusement and anticipation. This charming scene, captured in the Comic Postcard series: The General Election - Village Politicians, transports us back to the early 1900s, a time when politics was as much a part of daily life as a pint of ale. Percy Venner, the honest and popular candidate, connects with his working-class supporters, promising to represent their interests in the halls of power. The laughter and camaraderie in the room suggest that, despite the seriousness of the election, the villagers are taking it all in stride. This satirical postcard, part of the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the humor and humanity that underpinned the political process in rural Britain over a century ago. With its engaging characters and light-hearted tone, it reminds us that, even in the most serious of times, there is always room for a good laugh.
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