43: A little bit of France in Redhill, Reigate’s rogue MPs from history… and more

2975.231 - 3002.637 Peter Stewart

Now, unfortunately, R. William wasn't very good with money and not very good at backing the right horse. Now, I'm not talking about horse racing. I'm talking about who he was going to support in politics and royalty at that time. Now, the excellent History of Parliament Online website tells us, quote, Re-elected for Reigate, William Monson opposed the King in the Civil War after some hesitation.