# Old Bushel — The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane character guide

> Old Bushel in The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane by Mark Rutherford.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Brother Bushel, Bushel

**First appearance:** 0001-the-revolution-in-tanner-s-lane

## Who they are

A rustic and comic figure, often providing earthy wisdom.

## Relationships

### [Thomas Broad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/thomas_broad)

_friendship_

Old Bushel is a loyal friend and supporter of Thomas Broad, often providing counsel.

### [Thomas Broad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/thomas_broad)

_friendship_

Old Bushel is a loyal friend and supporter of Thomas Broad, often providing counsel.

### [Thomas Broad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/characters/thomas_broad)

_friendship_

Old Bushel is a loyal friend and supporter of Thomas Broad, often providing counsel.

## In the story

### [XXV: “And a Man’s Foes Shall Be They of His Own Household”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xxv-and-a-man-s-foes-shall-be-they-of-his-own-household)

Seen waving his hat from the Angel window during the election riots; his gesture provokes the crowd.

### [XXVI: A Professional Consultation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xxvi-a-professional-consultation)

Brother Bushel, advocates for summary excommunication without notice, opposes giving the Allens a hearing.

### [Mr. Broad's Last Church Meeting—Latimer Chapel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xxvii-mr-broad-s-last-church-meeting-latimer-chapel)

Sits on Mr. Broad's right hand during the meeting; his death was accelerated by vexation over railway survey across his fields.

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