#CornLaws
depended on imported grain, opposition was especially strong. Manufacturers, Nonconformists and textile workers embraced free trade, seeing repeal as essential to cheaper bread and industrial prosperity. 5/5 #CornLaws #WorkingClass #SocialHistory
January 31, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Superb listen - from #CornLaws to #Tarrifs.

Thanks @lindayueh.bsky.social @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social and colleague.

Highly recommend.

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The Long View - Trade Tariffs - BBC Sounds
Jonathan Freedland and guests make historical comparisons with current events.
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February 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The Corn Laws
In Our Time · Episode
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April 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
John Bright MP (1811-1889) was also photographed by W. & D. Downey in 1863 .... Cobden & Bright make a striking portrait set #cornlaws
March 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The previous version of the plaque from St. Mary's Church is now set in the wall in The Barn, Littleport, overlooking the Town Council and our Archive.

www.littleportsociety.org.uk/catalogue/in...

#Littleport #CornLaws
February 11, 2026 at 6:52 PM
#RobertPeel was born #OnThisDay in 1788; he pushed the 'Catholic Emancipation' bill through parliament — repealing laws that institutionalized #discrimination against Catholics & 'non-conformers' & the #CornLaws — to relieve the famine in #Ireland...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...
February 5, 2026 at 11:02 PM
100 Campaigns that Changed the World Season 3 kicks off: excellent insights from @duncangreenlse.bsky.social reflecting on campaigns including #uberdrivers #cornlaws #makepovertyhistory @oxfamgb.bsky.social @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @antiapartheidlgcy.bsky.social

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Duncan Green
Podcast Episode · 100 Campaigns that Changed the World · 27/06/2025 · 29m
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June 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Enacted in 1815, they imposed high tariffs on imported grain to protect British landowners—raising bread prices and hurting the working class. #CornLaws #EconomicHistory
September 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
My history - primarily Empire, CornLaws and Tudors.
My kids - WWI & II (primary), holocaust and Cold War
August 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM