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Gladstone and the Midlothian Campaign
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Gladstone and the Midlothian Campaign
Sketches of four-times Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone on his tour of Midlothian during a US-style campaign which saw the elderly statesman come out of the retirement to take the ultra-Tory seat. Orchestrated by Lord Rosebery, Gladstone undertook a tour of the area which was highly publicised. He travelled on a Pullman train from which he was able to address gathered crowds. Many queued for hours to hear him speak and paid up to 5 a ticket"
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1879 Campaign Campaigning Election Ewart Gladstone Liberal Mid Lothian Minister Prime Procession Scot Land Will I Am
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This evocative photograph captures the moment when four-time British Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone, embarked on his unprecedented Midlothian Campaign in 1879. Having retired from politics, Gladstone was coaxed back into public life by his friend and Liberal Party leader, Lord Rosebery, to contest the ultra-Tory seat of Midlothian, Scotland. Gladstone's campaign was unlike anything the political world had seen before. Inspired by the US presidential election process, it was a highly publicized event with Gladstone traveling on a Pullman train, addressing massive crowds that gathered to hear him speak. The elderly statesman's charisma and oratory skills drew thousands, with many queuing for hours and paying up to five shillings for a ticket. The Midlothian Campaign was a pivotal moment in British political history. It marked the first time a British politician had actively campaigned in this way, and it demonstrated the power of the people's connection with their leaders. The photograph captures the excitement and energy of the crowd, as they eagerly await the arrival of their hero. Gladstone's efforts paid off, and he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Midlothian, marking the beginning of his final term in office. This photograph is a testament to the enduring power of politics and the passion that can drive individuals to action, even in the twilight of their careers.
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