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Punchs monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846
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Punchs monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846
Punchs monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition. The poor suffered from the high price of bread. Repealed in mid-1846. Cartoon From Punch, London, 1850
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1815 1846 1850 Agriculture Bread Cartoon Competition Corn Farmers Foreign Government Grain High Laws Monument Nineteenth Century Peel Politician Poor Price Prices Protect Punch Repeal Repealed Robert Suffered Wheat 1788 1850 Protectionism
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This historical photograph captures Punch's monument to Robert Peel, a prominent British politician who played a pivotal role in the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846. These laws, implemented from 1815 to 1846, aimed to protect farmers by keeping corn prices high through heavy tariffs on imported grain. However, this protectionism had severe consequences for the poor, who suffered from exorbitant bread prices. The cartoon depicted in this print was published by Punch magazine in London during 1850. It serves as a satirical commentary on the significance of Peel's achievement and its impact on British society. The monument symbolizes both triumph and progress as it commemorates the successful repeal of these oppressive laws. During the nineteenth century, Britain heavily relied on agriculture and wheat production. The repeal marked a turning point for the country's economic policies, signaling a shift towards free trade principles that would shape its future trajectory. This image not only highlights an important milestone in British history but also sheds light on social issues prevalent at that time. It reminds us of how government decisions can directly affect people's lives and emphasizes the power of political reform to address societal injustices. Overall, this print offers valuable insight into nineteenth-century Britain while serving as a testament to Robert Peel's legacy as an influential figure who championed change for the betterment of his nation.
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