| Introduction |
| The Inheritance |
| Reform to 1850 |
| 1850-1900 |
| Twentieth Century |
| Entire Collection |
| Search the Collection |
| Radical Songs |
| Further Reading |
| Acknowledgements |
| Home |
The Voice of Radicalism
RAD018
Download PDF
File size = 77.9KB
| ID |
RAD018 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Radical Demonstration the Greater |
| Format |
211mm x 263mm |
| Medium |
printed paper |
| Item Type |
newspaper column |
| Item Description |
This paragraph, which appeared in The Aberdeen Shaver, a satirical newspaper, refers to a huge radical demonstration held at the Links, Aberdeen on 25th August 1838. The writer's main concern is satire. The Shaver was against teetotalism, and slants the bulk of this paragraph towards that. Aberdeen. The 'collared brother of the Herald' is James Adam, editor of the Whig paper, The Aberdeen Herald. 'Ten pounders' were those entitled to vote in general elections because the rented or owned property which had an annual value of at least £10. |
| Publisher |
The Aberdeen Shaver: John Anderson & Co |
| Time Period |
1830s |
| Associated Dates Creation |
August, 1838 |
| Associated Dates Publication |
September 1838 |
| Location | |
| Collection Name |
Local Studies, political collection |
| Copyright |
