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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J
Rotten Borourgh in what sense? Corrupt or the 19 century description ie
"English parliamentary constituency, that returned members to Parliament in spite of having small numbers of electors and shrinking population. "
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I'm referring to the 18/19th century context of a rotten borough, whereby the small number of constituents non-secret votes could be bought with cash, ale, loose women and possibly even calenders.
Hey Spuggie - are you Britcliffe in disguise?