Dr Richard Gaunt examines the scandalous caricature war which erupted when Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, canvassed for votes in the Westminster election of 1784 and what this tells us about the nature of Georgian England.
Pump Room Talk: Dr. Richard Gaunt
Sex and Scandal in an 18th Century Election
Dates
21 Jul 2025
6pm - 7pm
Price
£14
Venue
The Pump Room
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