1870 Bridgnorth by-election

The Bridgnorth by-election of 1870 was fought on 16 February 1870. The by-election was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP Henry Whitmore. It was won by the unopposed[1] Liberal candidate William Henry Foster.[2] The Liberals would hold their gain at the 1874 general election.

References
  1. Craig, F.W.S. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885. London: Macmillan. p. 60. ISBN 9781349023516.
  2. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm


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