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Georgian Lords, 18th Century history, Elections, Local History, Parties, Social history

‘Kind patron of the mirthful fray’: the English aristocracy and cricket in the 18th century

The Ashes Test series currently under way provides an opportunity to consider the English aristocracy’s role in cricket’s early development in the 18th century. In this blog for the Georgian Lords Dr Charles Littleton looks back at some of the early developers of the game. Foremost among cricket’s early patrons (according to rank) was the heir to the throne, Frederick, Prince of Wales. Within three … Continue reading ‘Kind patron of the mirthful fray’: the English aristocracy and cricket in the 18th century

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Georgian Lords, 18th Century history, Georgian, John Stuart, 3rd earl of Bute, Women and Parliament

The Princess Mother: Augusta, Princess of Wales, the power behind the throne?

Today, on International Women’s Day, Dr Robin Eagles, editor of our Lords 1715-1790 project, looks at the life of Augusta, Princess of Wales. As mother of the heir to the throne, Augusta had great political importance- but how did she use this to her advantage…? In March 1771 James Townsend spoke in the Commons of his concerns of secret influence behind the throne. He insisted … Continue reading The Princess Mother: Augusta, Princess of Wales, the power behind the throne?

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Georgian Lords, 18th Century history, Georgian

Waiting to Succeed: Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales (1707-1751)

Last month the Prince of Wales became the longest-serving holder of that title. The role of Prince of Wales was politically very different in the Georgian period and none of the four princes who held the title during the 18th century came close to the 59 years Prince Charles has served. In this month’s blog, Dr Robin Eagles considers one of them, Prince Frederick. Frederick … Continue reading Waiting to Succeed: Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales (1707-1751)

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Georgian, 18th Century history, Elections

Thomas Potter, MP for St Germans, Aylesbury and Okehampton

Dr Robin Eagles looks at the colourful life of Thomas Potter, who was first elected to parliament in the summer of 1747… During the summer of 1747, the ministry of Henry Pelham responded to a challenge caused by the heir to the throne, Frederick, Prince of Wales, returning to opposition by calling a snap general election.  Taken by surprise, Frederick’s party fared badly in the polls but … Continue reading Thomas Potter, MP for St Germans, Aylesbury and Okehampton

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