Catalogue Number
NMLH.2000.10.785
Object Name
Print
Title
'The Tory Band. Duke Of Wellington Concerting An Overture To The Serio, Ludicro, Trangico, Comico, Whimsiculo, Burletto, Called The Resignation'
People
Duke Of Wellington, Conservative Party
Events
Resignation of the Duke of Wellington
Description
Duke Of Wellington in military uniform at centre playing the drum surrounded by other politicians playing instruments.
This print describes the resignation of the Duke of Wellington, who resigned as Prime Minister in 1830 following losing support in his own party due to his stance on Catholic Emancipation and refusal to consider parliamentary reform. His resignation paved the way for the 1832 Reform Act which reformed parliament and extended voting rights for men.
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