1868 Pontefract by-election explained

The 1868 Pontefract by-election was held on 21 December 1868. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Hugh Childers, becoming First Lord of the Admiralty.[1] It was retained by Childers who was unopposed.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Election News – Pontefract. 17 December 1868. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. 30 June 2021. British Newspaper Archive. subscription. 3.
  2. News: Election Intelligence – Pontefract. 22 December 1868. London Evening Standard. 30 June 2021. British Newspaper Archive. subscription. 3.

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