Henry Peirse (c. 1754–1824) was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons for 50 years from 1774 to 1824.
Early life
Peirce was the son of
John Monson, 3rd Baron Monson on 16 August 1777.[2]Bedale Hall at the rear
Bedale Hall underwent some transformation under Pierce, and about 1777 he enlarged the house by incorporating into it an old Inn, so that the house became attached to the town houses on the west side of the Market Place. More significantly at some time a new stable wing was added to the house and a racing stud was established which became very successful.[3]
Political career
The Peirse family had controlled one seat at
Member of Parliament for Northallerton. He counted himself a Whig and joined Brooks's in 1778. In 1779 the Public Ledger described him as ‘a gentleman of very good character, and attached to Opposition from principle and conviction’. He was a member of the St. Alban's Tavern group which in January 1784 tried to bring together Fox and Pitt. Although his attendance remained somewhat unpredictable he voted in many of the major issues. His final election was in 1820.[2]
Horse Racing
Reveller
Peirse operated a racing stud at Bedale Hall and had some success on the racecourse. He won the St Leger Stakes twice with Ebor in 1817 and Reveller in 1818.[4]
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