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Captain Hunnable
Arthur Hunnable (fl. 1907–1921), often known as Captain Hunnable, was a British poet and minor fraudster, best known for his frequent but unsuccessful attempts to become a candidate for election to Parliament. Living in Ilford, Hunnable worked as a bicycle and tool maker and motor engineer until March 1907. He first came to public attention at the Jarrow by-election that summer, before which he spoke widely in the town, announcing that he intended to stand as a candidate. He was nominated, but failed to deliver a £200 deposit, as required, and despite his protests, was not permitted to stand. Despite this, he continued to give popular speeches, and the Mayor of Jarrow declared that "he keeps the young and the rough element amused". Following the election, Hunnable appeared at the Empire Music Hall in Holborn in a skit reliving parts of his campaign. After a week, he quit, to speak in the run-up to the Colne Valley by-election, then moved on to the North West Staf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Hunnable
Arthur Hunnable (fl. 1907–1921), often known as Captain Hunnable, was a British poet and minor fraudster, best known for his frequent but unsuccessful attempts to become a candidate for election to Parliament. Living in Ilford, Hunnable worked as a bicycle and tool maker and motor engineer until March 1907. He first came to public attention at the Jarrow by-election that summer, before which he spoke widely in the town, announcing that he intended to stand as a candidate. He was nominated, but failed to deliver a £200 deposit, as required, and despite his protests, was not permitted to stand. Despite this, he continued to give popular speeches, and the Mayor of Jarrow declared that "he keeps the young and the rough element amused". Following the election, Hunnable appeared at the Empire Music Hall in Holborn in a skit reliving parts of his campaign. After a week, he quit, to speak in the run-up to the Colne Valley by-election, then moved on to the North West Staf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1907 Liverpool Kirkdale By-election
The 1907 Liverpool Kirkdale by-election was a by-election held in England on 27 September 1907 for the House of Commons constituency of Liverpool Kirkdale, a division of the city of Liverpool. Vacancy The seat had become vacant when the sitting Conservative Member of Parliament (MP), David MacIver had died on 1 September 1907, aged 67. He had held the seat since being elected unopposed at a by-election in 1898, having previously been MP for Birkenhead from 1874 to 1885. Candidates The Liberal Unionist candidate was 63-year-old Charles McArthur, who had been the MP for Liverpool Exchange from 1897 until his defeat at the 1906 general election. The Labour Party candidate was 42-year-old John Hill, a Scottish trade unionist who unsuccessfully contested Glasgow Govan at the 1906 general election. Result On a slightly increased turnout, the result was a victory for McArthur, who slightly increased his majority of that won by McIver in 1906. Aftermath McArthur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1908 Wolverhampton East By-election
The 1908 Wolverhampton East (UK Parliament constituency), Wolverhampton East by-election was held on 5 May 1908. The UK Parliamentary by-elections, by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Liberal Party (UK), Liberal MP, Henry Fowler, 1st Viscount Wolverhampton, Henry Fowler, who became Viscount Wolverhampton. It was won by the Liberal Party (UK), Liberal candidate George Rennie Thorne. Background Thorne, who had stood unsuccessfully for election twice in the Wolverhampton South (UK Parliament constituency), South and Wolverhampton West (UK Parliament constituency), West divisions of Wolverhampton, seemed in nearly every way the stereotypical Liberal of his day; a pronounced Nonconformist (Protestantism), nonconformist, a Baptist,''The Times'', 6 May 1908 in a constituency where there were many nonconformist voters. In his election meetings and literature he declared himself a supporter of free trade, the proposed Bill on Old Age Pensions, restr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romford Market
Romford Market is a large open market with 270 stalls,Havering London Borough Council – Romford Market located in in the , England. The market is open on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (5 pm on Saturdays). History The market originated as a sheep market in 1247. Under the of the |
Wide-awake Hat
A wideawake hat is a broad brimmed felt "countryman's hat" with a low crown, similar to a slouch hat. A wideawake hat is most commonly seen in dark shades of cloth, such as dark brown or black felt. The brim is fairly wide, and is flat in front and back but with a moderate upturn on the left and right sides. The brim may be asymmetric from side to side, as seen in the Rembrandt portrait, or symmetrical, as seen in the Quaker Oats logo. If asymmetric, it is more similar to a slouch hat, which has one side pinned to the crown and the other side allowed to droop. The top is styled flatly, rather than in a bowler hat, bowler curve. A hatband at the base is common. The name may derive from a humorous pun – the hat "never had a Nap (fabric), nap, and never wants one". History and portrayals The best-known portrayals of a wideawake hat are two self-portraits by Rembrandt from 1632. In the United States, wideawake hats have also been known as "Quaker hats", after their adoption by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
