Died #onthisday 1878 Earl Russell (who had sat in the Commons as Lord John Russell, latterly for the City of London, 1841-61). A key figure in the passing of the 1832 Reform Act; made several failed attempts at further parly reform. Twice Liberal prime minister, 1846-52, 1865-6.
(The Victorians Commons)
The Reform bill was drafted in the library at the Rectory, adjacent to St Leonard's church. Lord John Russell was staying in Streatham where his brother Wriothesley was the rector
(The Victorians Commons)
The Reform bill was drafted in the library at the Rectory, adjacent to St Leonard's church. Lord John Russell was staying in Streatham where his brother Wriothesley was the rector
