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The Duke of Wellington kisses the toe of the Pope, while Roobert Peel holds a rosary; representing Catholic Emancipation. Coloured etching by William Heath, ca 1829.
Heath, William, 1795-1840.Date: [1829?]Reference: 36276i- Pictures
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A large John Bull being held down and force-fed by Peel and Wellington; representing the idea of the Catholic emancipation as a breach of the constitution. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1829.
Heath, William, 1795-1840.Date: April 1829Reference: 12224i- Pictures
The Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert Peel have writer's block while composing a speech for the king, but Lord Lyndhurst writes busily. Lithograph, 1830.
Date: Feb 1 1830Reference: 651169i- Pictures
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A wig-seller dressing a wig on a stand in his shop; the wig-stands bear the heads of Tory politicians. Wood engraving by W.C.W. after R. Seymour.
Seymour, Robert, 1798-1836.Date: 1831Reference: 31578i- Pictures
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Wellington and Peel, in the roles of the body-snatchers Burke and Hare, suffocating John Bull; representing the extinguishing by Wellington and Peel of the constitution of 1688 by Catholic Emancipation. Coloured etching, 1829.
Date: [1829]Reference: 662572i- Pictures
Wellington and Peel in the roles of the body-snatchers Burke and Hare suffocating Mrs Docherty for sale to Dr. Knox; representing the extinguishing by Wellington and Peel of the Constitution of 1688 by Catholic Emancipation. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1829.
Heath, William, 1795-1840.Date: April 1829Reference: 12226i- Pictures
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Wellington and Peel in the roles of the body-snatchers Burke and Hare suffocating Mrs Docherty for sale to Dr. Knox; representing the extinguishing by Wellington and Peel of the Constitution of 1688 by Catholic Emancipation. Coloured etching after W. Heath, 1829.
Heath, William, 1795-1840.Date: March 1829Reference: 12222i- Archives and manuscripts
Birmingham General Hospital: 1 manuscript note requiring that Francis Handley produce an in-patient note
Date: 1848Reference: MS.7326/4Part of: English Hospitals, 19th century- Pictures
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John Bull being bled while lying in bed and surrounded by four women; referring to Britain being drained of resources by Peel's new government. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1842.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: October 1842Reference: 13438iPart of: HB Sketches- Pictures
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Robert Peel as a pugilist attacking night watchmen with the intention of replacing them by the police force. Etching by Paul Pry (W. Heath).
Heath, William, 1795-1840.Date: May 26 1829Reference: 31630i- Pictures
In the House of Commons, James Scarlett on the left makes violent gestures towards Joseph Hume on the right, with the Speaker between them. Etching by T. H. Jones, 1830.
Jones, Thomas Howell, active 1828.Date: 1830Reference: 603172i- Pictures
Robert Peel as a tinker cries up his wares, including the reintroduction of income tax; Queen Victoria commends them to Prince Albert, but the Duke of Wellington complains about his rival. Lithograph ca. 1842.
Date: [1842?]Reference: 584092iPart of: Political hits- Pictures
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Vignettes of Peel's first ministry. Coloured lithograph, 1835.
Date: 2 February 1835Reference: 12240i- Pictures
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The Duke of Wellington as Chancellor of Oxford University, wearing academic robes and carrying a mace, instructs his Tory supporters portrayed as academics in gowns and mortar boards. Lithograph by John Doyle, 1834.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: March 14th 1834Reference: 35688iPart of: HB sketches- Pictures
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A patient refusing the prescriptions of opposing doctors; referring to Russell's refusal to take any further part in electoral reform. Coloured lithograph by John Doyle, 1837.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 12 December 1837Reference: 12248iPart of: HB Sketches- Pictures
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Wellington and Peel compared with the Siamese twins (above); a rich bishop and a poor parson; and a street vendor of figurines. Etching by W. Heath, 1830.
Heath, William, 1795-1840.Date: 1 January 1830Reference: 12230i- Pictures
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Dressed as a beadle Joseph Hume kicks over a basket containing oranges, the wares of the Duke of Cumberland who is dressed as a female street seller. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 1836Reference: 36398iPart of: HB sketches- Pictures
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A doctor and nurse prescribing new medicines for their patient; representing Britain under a new government. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1842.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 23 April 1842Reference: 13437iPart of: HB Sketches- Pictures
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A game of cricket with Lord Morpeth and Lord John Russell as the two batsmen. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1840.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 6 February 1840Reference: 37072iPart of: HB sketches- Pictures
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John Bull being examined by eight doctors representing politicians, who diagnose his illness as cholera. Lithograph, ca. 1832.
Date: [1831/1832]Reference: 563564i- Pictures
King William IV and Lord Grey inspect a race-horse with the head of Lord Althorp in a paddock. Coloured lithograph by John Doyle, 1831.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 1 March 1831Reference: 651321i- Pictures
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Burdett, Peel, O'Connell and Wellington in the roles of the body-snatchers Burke and Hare, suffocating John Bull with a rope; representing the extinguishing by Wellington and Peel of the constitution of 1688 by Catholic Emancipation. Coloured etching by A. Sharpshooter, 1829.
Sharpshooter, A.Date: [April 1829]Reference: 663317i- Pictures
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John Bull about to be bled by three doctors; representing Britain's budget manipulated by the cabinet. Coloured etching by J. Phillips?, 1830.
Phillips, John, active 1829.Date: 8 March 1830Reference: 12227i- Archives and manuscripts
Knighton, Sir William (1776-1836)
Knighton, William, Sir, 1776-1836.Date: 1814-1830Reference: MS.8899- Pictures
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An elephant running wild with Lord Auckland in its trunk. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1843.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868Date: February 1843Reference: 37124iPart of: HB sketches