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Regency Happenings: The Hampden Clubs, Political Reform Stimuli

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Hampden Clubs were political campaigning and debating societies formed in England in the early 19th century. They were particularly concentrated in the Midlands and the northern counties, and were closely associated with the popular movements for social and political … Continue reading →

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