Episode 2 of 3
Hyde Park Demonstration Ban
- When
- May 1867
- Where
- Hyde Park
A demonstration in Hyde Park was banned by the government in May 1867, marking a high point in the reform debates.
The ban occurred during the legislative process. Disraeli had gone further than Gladstone's 1866 bill, which had been seen as too far. The ban reflected the tensions surrounding the expansion of the franchise.
Sources
- Reform Act 1867 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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