J.H.Buckingham - "Skeggs. A St Albans Deaf'un..." [Bribery Commission Sketchbook 1851]

Social History (Museum of St Albans)

"Skeggs. A St Albans Deaf'un. [Question] What did you receive for your Vote. [Answer] I'm no Scollard your Onner". Pencil sketch. James Skegg [not Skeggs], Jones's Yard, agricultural labourer for Mr Parrott, Lord Verulam's agent, at the witness stand, a court official at is right ear relaying questions. The Court Room has a very difficult acoustic. Skegg freely admitted his bribe (£5), was summoned to the Commons Inquiry, and disappeared to France; Report … into the Existence of Bribery 1852, §326-45.J H Buckingham, [Bribery Commission Sketchbook 1851], [14v]

1851

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Amy Cooke

PWD Box 75

20/09/2006