frankise

Updated: July 14, 2026

Forty-shilling freeholders were of some importance in those days; hence these theatrical performances at Knebworth Park, for Sir Edward wanted their suffrages without bribery or corruption. Those who were the happy possessors of what they called the "frankise" were also distinguished enough, to be invited to the great performances at the candidate's beautiful estate.

Baron Henry Hawkins Brampton - The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton)