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D517 - Miller Mundy family of Shipley Hall, Heanor - [16th-20th cent]
F - Family papers - [early 16th cent]-1982
Z - Family papers not identifiable to individuals
1 - Poems and literary works
1 - Satirical verse in different hands - [late 17th cent-late 18th cent]
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D517/BOX/A/10/16
Title
An epigram referring to the Broad Bottom ministry
Date
[c1740s-c1750s]
Description
The text refers specifically to Cotton, Watkin, Gower and Sir John.
On the reverse: "Mrs Clarks a mercey and clover at the black [?]Lion in Sant Clemmons churchard esabell Jolly"
The epigram appears in 'The New Foundling Hospital for Wit', Volume 4 (1786)
Extent
1 item
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Miller Mundy family of Shipley Hall, Heanor
Administrative History
The Broad Bottom ministry refers to the Whig coalition led by Prime Minister Henry Pelham in the House of Commons and his brother the Duke of Newcastle in the House of Lords, between 1744 and 1754. John Leveson-Gower (1694-1754), 1st Earl Gower had been a prominent member of the Tory party before defecting to the Whig's and joined the Broad Bottom ministry.
Format
Document
Copies
A digital copy of this item can be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Term
Poetry
Epigrams
Satire
Acknowledgements
D517/Box/A/10/1-23 have been described by Cataloguing Volunteer, Roger Jennens in October 2022.
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