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The Extraordinary History of the truly ‘Rotten’ Boroughs of Yarmouth & Newtown

Tuesday 511.00amMarch

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The Extraordinary History of the truly ‘Rotten’ Boroughs of Yarmouth & Newtown

Source https://carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk/talk-the-extraordinary-history-of-the-truly-rotten-boroughs-of-yarmouth-newtown/

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Spectacular Political Corruption Illustrated and Explained by Kevin Shaw

After a sold out event earlier in the year, we will be repeating this fascinating talk

Using Yarmouth and Newtown as examples, this fully illustrated talk reveals the amazingly corrupt methods of ‘election’ which once existed nationally – whereby for centuries the Isle of Wight sent 6 MPs to Parliament while huge new cities like Manchester and Birmingham had none.

Tickets cost £5 and advance booking is essential.

Please note: Gates will be open from 10.30-10.50 with the talk starting at 11am.