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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 by W. Heath, 1829.
Heath, William, 1795-1840.Date: April 1829Reference: 12226i- Pictures
Britannia holds her shield and cap of liberty on a staff as she rushes to the edge of a cliff urged on by Wellington and five other ministers. Coloured engraving, 1820.
Date: [?1820]Reference: 603169i- 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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A doctor examining a disgruntled patient, John Bull, who is being reassured by his master. Lithograph by Crichton, 1834.
Date: [1834?]Reference: 13440i- 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
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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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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George, Prince Regent, in uniform holding out a swollen hand which is supported by Wellington; representing the enormous amount of money given to the army compared with the navy. Coloured lithograph, 1816.
Date: [August 1816?]Reference: 12213i- 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- 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
King William IV sits on a stool of 'repentance' turning in despair towards the prime minister, Lord Grey and Chancellor Brougham as Queen Adelaide stands behind with her fist clenched. Lithograph by R. Seymour, 1832.
Seymour, Robert, 1798-1836.Date: [1832]Reference: 643254i- 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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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- Pictures
King William IV dressed as a sailor dances in the centre of a semicircle of ministers who have black bodies and are partially draped. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1830.
Heath, William, 1795-1840.Date: 19 July 1830Reference: 608213i- Pictures
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A man being restrained in a chair while a doctor and nurse prepare to give him some medicine; referring to English politicians' feelings towards Daniel O'Connell. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1833.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 23 February 1833Reference: 12239iPart of: HB Sketches- 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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A quack and a clown on stage presenting their wares to a hostile audience; referring to various politicians reactions to the replacement of the fixed duty on corn. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1841.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 15 May 1841Reference: 13436iPart of: HB Sketches- Pictures
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Vignettes of Peel's first ministry. Coloured lithograph, 1835.
Date: 2 February 1835Reference: 12240i- Pictures
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Three despairing women, one of whom looks disapprovingly at three quack medicine vendors concocting a mixture; representing Britain's economic depletion and distress at the hands of her politicians. Etching by W. Heath, 1830.
Heath, William, 1795-1840.Date: 1 March 1830Reference: 12228i- Pictures
Insects with the heads of humans assail a bee hive as ministerial bees emerge to defend the Treasury bench. Line block after J. Gillray, 1873.
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.Date: 1873Reference: 603166i- Pictures
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The First Lord of the Admiralty, Lord Minto, is thrown overboard by Lord Melbourne, Lord Palmerston and Lord Duncannon during a storm. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1838.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 21 July 1838Reference: 36805iPart of: HB sketches- Pictures
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A large man in bed after giving birth to a mouse; referring to the Duke of Buckingham's attempt to introduce his own 'Reform Bill' which excluded disenfranchisement. Coloured lithograph by J.Doyle, 1832.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: [23 April 1832]Reference: 12237iPart of: HB Sketches- Pictures
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King George IV with Lady Conyngham inspecting wigs on wig-stands presented by a Frenchman; representing a disagreement in the cabinet with the 'Canning-ites' over the Corn bill. Coloured etching by T. Jones, 1828.
Jones, Thomas Howell, active 1828.Date: March 1828Reference: 12221i- Pictures
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John Bull presented as the Chinese labourer Hoo Loo surrounded by surgeons discussing the removal of his tumor; referring to British political reform. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1831.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 2 May 1831Reference: 12234iPart of: HB Sketches