Alfred Bigland (1855–1936), MP

Image credit: Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Percy Bigland was born in Birkenhead, the son of a Liverpool merchant. The town's MP, Alfred Bigland, was his brother. Alfred Bigland created the 'Bantams' regiments, specially drawn from men who were considered too short to be recruited to other regiments.

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Title

Alfred Bigland (1855–1936), MP

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 128.3 x W 86.4 cm

Accession number

BIKGM:2753

Acquisition method

gift from Mrs M. Bigland, 1946

Work type

Painting

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