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Newspaper
Freeholder
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 01, 1851
Page
1
A large crowd gathered at Poplar Town Hall on January 29 with Dr Bowkett chairing as speakers argued the National Freehold Land Society offers a route for working men to own land and gain capital. They claimed the scheme yields higher returns than savings banks and could democratize land ownership through building allotments and rapid value gains.
About thirty residents in Ashford formed a local branch of the National Freehold Land Society. A deputation from the parent body spoke at a public meeting in the Assembly rooms chaired by Rev. Tuos. Clarkn. Directors argued the society’s aim to extend the franchise and enable working people to own land, noting the gap between laborers and landowning status.
A meeting in Ashford heard a deputation outline a Building Society focused on land purchases. The National Society aims to use members’ funds to acquire estates offered at prime cost and divide into allotments with favorable interest terms. Directors seek to function as a savings bank and waive fines with 28 days notice for withdrawal.
A February 6 1851 assembly at the Goats Head Inn Farnham Surrey hosted a National Freehold Land Society deputation led by E Clark and W G Whittingham. Mr Crank urged working men to seek social and political elevation and shun intemperance. A second speaker explained the society’s aims. 48 shares were taken with more promised next pay day.
A Newport town hall meeting on Wednesday evening January 29 was chaired by Vice President V Jenkins. A large attendance welcomed an opening address from Chartman noting the society's ongoing pleasing features despite inclement weather.
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