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As for Alston, it is not of mucli consequence politicallj', except 

 locally. Mention should be made of the sturdy Liberalism which exists 

 in the Knowle Green and Eibchester district, as it is in bright contrast 

 to the somewhat timid Liberalism generally prevalent in the Longridge 

 and Goosnargh districts. 



