1870 Plymouth by-election explained

The 1870 Plymouth by-election was held on 15 August 1870. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir Robert Porrett Collier, becoming Recorder of Bristol. It was retained unopposed by Collier.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Book: Craig, F. W. S. . F. W. S. Craig . British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 . 1 . 1977 . Macmillan . London . 241.