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Britain in the 1830s

A decade of reform?

The idea that the 1830s was a crucial decade in modern British history has been influential. But just how important were the reforms of the 1830s?

Grey Street, Newcastle, named after prime minister Earl Grey

Whig A member of the other main political grouping, largely made up of landowners, territorial magnates, rich merchants and bankers. They favoured limited political and social reform.

AQA 1G 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c.1851–1964

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