The Times, Wednesday May 23, 1821 : Reform and Recalibration: Britain Reconsiders Power, Policy, and Public Life in 1821. A complete issue of this newspaper.
1821. Newspaper. Good Condition. Item #373736
The Times of May 23, 1821 captures a Britain in flux'where reform, trade, and culture converge. Parliamentary debate over the Grampound Disfranchisement Bill reveals tensions around electoral redistribution, with Yorkshire poised to absorb seats amid calls for broader consultation. Meanwhile, the Timber Duties Bill exposes colonial fault lines, as critics challenge the protection of Canadian imports over Baltic timber. Austria's refusal to repay wartime debts adds a quiet diplomatic sting, even as it seeks British resources. Beyond Westminster, the paper turns to theatre and civic life. Covent Garden's Grand Tour earns polite praise, while Madame Camporese's upcoming Don Giovanni performance promises elegance. In Queenhithe Ward, a tightly contested aldermanic election reflects local factionalism, and proposals for a health asylum hint at evolving social conscience. Market reports, naval promotions, and shipping arrivals round out a richly detailed issue. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 32 x 48 cms. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; Newspapers; Special Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
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