Title
Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition
Caption
Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition. The ensuing inflated price of wheat and subsequent high price of bread caused great hardship amongst the poor. Finally repealed in 1846.Illustration by Robert Seymour (1800-1836). Lithograph.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP09A00_495
License type
Rights managed
Available size
25,5Mb (1,9Mb) / 12,5in x 7,9in / 3761 x 2370 (300dpi)