The Corn Laws and their Repeal 1815-1846 Why the 1815 Corn Laws were necessary, and why circumstances conspired to force the repeal of 1846. David Eastwood | Published in History Review Issue 25 September 1996 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.