Village History - Conservative Meeting

A well arranged Conservative meeting was held here last Thursday evening in Mr Old’s barn… in conclusion, the Chairman Sir Charles D’Oyly felt it his duty to say a word in behalf of the lord of the manor, Mr Bastard, who in accordance with his well-known impartiality, had kindly offered the use of the Charlton Institute… having been informed that the school-room was not large enough. Mr Bastard, though on the other side, said he made the offer in order do his best to afford a fair hearing on both sides…

Blandford Express October 17 th 1885.

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