Gladstone after the Great Division

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Gladstone after the Great Division

William Ewart Gladstone entering the House of Commons after the Great Division, which involved a vote of no confidence against the government of the Conservative Marquess of Salisbury. The vote was carried, and Gladstone became Liberal Prime Minister for the fourth time.
11 August 1892

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the Victorian era, taken on August 11, 1892, William Ewart Gladstone, a towering figure in British politics, makes his triumphant entrance into the House of Commons following the Great Division, a significant moment in the political history of the United Kingdom. The Great Division was a vote of no confidence against the Conservative government of the Marquess of Salisbury, which Gladstone and his Liberal Party had successfully orchestrated. The image captures the jubilant scene as Gladstone, wearing a somber suit and holding a hat in his hand, is greeted by a sea of cheering men, both Liberal MPs and ordinary citizens, who have gathered in the Parliament chamber to celebrate this political victory. The atmosphere is electric, filled with the palpable sense of relief and anticipation as Gladstone prepares to assume the role of Prime Minister for the fourth time. The Victorian era was a period of intense political polarization, with the Tories and Liberals locked in a bitter struggle for power. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the passion and drama that characterized British politics during this era, and the enduring power of the democratic process to bring about change.

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