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Repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts Celebrated
A historical account recalls the 1828 debate led by Lord John Russell and others in the House of Commons which culminated in the repeal of the Tests and Corporation Acts. It notes key speeches by Peel Huskisson and Brougham, the declaration proposal, and the 1866 abolition finalizing religious equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation of London
Lord John Russell
House of Commons
Smith
Wilbraham
Robert Inglis
Baronet
Huskisson
Lord Althorp
Lord Nugent
Lord Milton
Robert) Peel
Thomas Acland
Lord) Brougham
Rd Palmerston
John Russell
Peel
Liberal Party
John Shelley
Sturges Bourne
Church of England
Scotland
Ireland
Right Honourable
House of Lords
Lord Holland
Archbishop of York
Duke of Wellington
Lord Eldon
Duke of Cumberland
Freemasons Tavern
Earl Granville
Duke of Sussex
Lord Howard
Lord Morpeth
Lord Carnarvon
Brougham
Francis Burdett
Joseph Hume
Committee of Deputies
A. B
Ringland
George Hadfield
M.P
Sheffield
Skeats