William Mainwaring (English politician) Burdett. Mainwaring had previously resisted Burdett's calls for an inquiry into prison abuses, particularly at Coldbath Fields Prison. Mainwaring was defeated by Burdett but the election was declared void in 1804 and in the following contest William's son George Boulton Mainwaring was elected. The result was reversed in favour of Burdett in 1805 and the back in favour of Mainwaring Junior in 1806. Mainwaring did not contest the 1807 election and Burdett was not elected. He died in 1821, leaving one son. William Mainwaring (English politician) William Mainwaring (6 Oct 1735 – 28 February 1821) was the MP for Middlesex
The Test (Dad's Army) from the pavilion. Frazer says he not too sure of the rules but will play. Mainwaring decides to accept the challenge and appoints himself Captain. The Home Guard men begin a practice session with Mainwaring giving them the benefit of his wisdom - but is immediately bowled out by Pike. His bowling is just as bad with Jones scoring a six of one of his deliveries. Meanwhile, Hodges appoints a famous bowler, E. C. Egan, as a temporary ARP warden so that he can play on their team. When Egan asks what he should do if the siren goes off,