This Day in British History
Historical trivia, births, deaths, events, kings, queens, and all of the peculiar quirkiness that makes British history so much fun!
18 April, 1853
Gladstone's first Free Trade budget
Gladstone was a leading force for free trade, countered by Disreali's voice on behalf of protectionism
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