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  • This is the Welsh version of the pamphlet 'The Right Hon. John Bright M.P., on Free Trade' (1885).
Election Pamphlet: 'Yr Anrhydeddus John Bright, A.S., ar Fasnach Rydd' (1885) [image 1 of 4]
  • Thomas E. Ellis was first elected Liberal MP for Merionethshire in 1886, at the age of twenty-seven. He played a prominent role in the 'Young Wales' movement, which was established to campaign for Welsh Home Rule, and was made the Chief Whip of the Liberal Party in 1894. He died a young man in 1890.
Song dedicated to Tom Ellis MP, on the occasion of his victory in the 1895 election
  • Dimensions of banner: 1.04 x 2.06m.
Banner in support of the formation of the National Assembly for Wales, 1999
  • This banner, bearing the text: 'Scotland voted yes... Don't let Wales get left behind. Yes to the Assembly', is signed by Ron Davies and Donald Dewar. Ron Davies was a prominent campaigner for devolution in Wales, whilst Donald Dewar became the First Minister of the Scottish Parliament. Dimensions: 1.59 x 1.88m.
Campaign banner supporting formation of the National Assembly for Wales, 1999 [front face]
  • This banner, bearing the text: 'YES to the Assembly. 01222 343535 IE i'r Cynulliad', is signed by Ron Davies and Peter Hain. Ron Davies was a prominent campaigner for devolution in Wales, whilst Peter Hain became Secretary of State for Wales in 2002. Dimensions: 1.74 x 2.32m.
Campaign banner supporting formation of the National Assembly for Wales, 1999
  • This banner bears the text: 'Time to take over the remote control. Yes to an Assembly. Yes for Wales'. Dimensions: 1.87 x 2.29m.
Campaign banner supporting formation of the National Assembly for Wales, 1999