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Founding of the Nationwide League
- When
- 1838
- Where
- Manchester
The nationwide Anti-Corn Law League was founded in 1838, combining local associations established since 1836, with leaders including Richard Cobden and John Bright.
The first Anti-Corn Law Association was set up in London in 1836. The nationwide League, combining all such local associations, was founded in 1838, with Richard Cobden and John Bright among its leaders. The League was based in Manchester and had support from numerous industrialists, especially in the textile industry.
Sources
- Anti–Corn Law League Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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