General Elections

This material is held atUniversity of Salford Archives & Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 427 BEC/1
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1950-1974
  • Physical Description
    • 13.75 linear feet

Scope and Content

Consists of thousands of election leaflets and other materials issued by candidates in the run-up to General Elections from 1950 until 1974. Various constituencies throughout England, Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland are included. Although the majority of the material relates to the three main political parties, Conservative, Labour and Liberal, it also includes material from other candidates, including representatives of Communist, Plaid Cymru, SNP and Unionist parties.