Tour - A forest of flags

Electoral bribery and corruption was rife in the late 19th century. An 1880 by-election in Deal and Walmer saw it taken to unprecedented and sometimes humorous heights, leading to the result being annulled and the borough disenfranchised after a lengthy trial in the Town Hall.

This walking tour will name some of the culprits involved in giving and receiving bribes, and point out the streets and houses in which they lived.

Was your house or family one of them?

The tour will be led by Pat Wilson, who has extensively researched this fascinating event in electoral history and take about an hour.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

14:00

Location & directions

Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6TR

Directions:

Meet in the Council Chamber by the exhibition

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The tour will last about an hour and be on level pavements and paths, no steep inclines but many road crossings.

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