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    Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington as nannies protect Lord John Russell and Lord Melbourne who are boys from the taunts of the junior Lords Lyndhurst and Brougham. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1838.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 21 July 1838 | Reference: 36807i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view Daniel O'Connell and Joseph Hume encourage a dog with the head of Gisborne to leap at a bear with the head of Francis Bruen perching on a pole. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1839.
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    Daniel O'Connell and Joseph Hume encourage a dog with the head of Gisborne to leap at a bear with the head of Francis Bruen perching on a pole. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1839.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 30 March 1839 | Reference: 36873i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view Lord John Russell, as an auctioneer with Sir Robert Peel as his clerk, auction a bundle of papers inscribed "law of libel", "trial by jury" and "bill of rights"; Daniel O'Connell, a prospective bidder, examines a paper marked "Magna Charta". Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1840.
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    Lord John Russell, as an auctioneer with Sir Robert Peel as his clerk, auction a bundle of papers inscribed "law of libel", "trial by jury" and "bill of rights"; Daniel O'Connell, a prospective bidder, examines a paper marked "Magna Charta". Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1840.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 6 February 1840 | Reference: 36949i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view A hot-air balloon with the visage of Daniel O'Connell carrying a basket of conservative ministers. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.
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    A hot-air balloon with the visage of Daniel O'Connell carrying a basket of conservative ministers. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 22 October 1836 | Reference: 36543i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view 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.
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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 1838 | Reference: 36805i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view Daniel O'Connell drives a coach containing cheering schoolboy politicians that departs from the "Victoria Establishment". Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1840.
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    Daniel O'Connell drives a coach containing cheering schoolboy politicians that departs from the "Victoria Establishment". Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1840.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 11 August 1840 | Reference: 37069i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view Beneath the broken equestrian statue of William III a group of robed politicians, including the Duke of Wellington, attack with scrolls Morrison the Mayor of Dublin, who collapses. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.
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    Beneath the broken equestrian statue of William III a group of robed politicians, including the Duke of Wellington, attack with scrolls Morrison the Mayor of Dublin, who collapses. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 29 April 1836 | Reference: 36538i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view A giant holding a crozier with a cap of liberty points menacingly to Daniel O'Connell who stands on the brink of a precipice. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1843.
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    A giant holding a crozier with a cap of liberty points menacingly to Daniel O'Connell who stands on the brink of a precipice. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1843.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 30 June 1843 | Reference: 37162i
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    Lord Melbourne holds out a walking stick to Lord Glenelg who has fallen through ice. Lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1838.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 26 January 1838 | Reference: 36699i
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    Daniel O'Connell carries a bundle of sticks as Lord Melbourne aims one at a set of holes. Lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1839.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 8 November 1839 | Reference: 36947i
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  • view A cat with the head of Sir Robert Peel gazes at a cage trap containing the Sheriff of Middlesex, Evans, held by Lord John Russell. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1840.
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    A cat with the head of Sir Robert Peel gazes at a cage trap containing the Sheriff of Middlesex, Evans, held by Lord John Russell. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1840.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 14 March 1840 | Reference: 36950i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view Daniel O'Connell in theatrical costume defends himself with two daggers from two women wielding daggers who are restrained by the Duke of Wellington and Lord Roden; Lord Eliot with a halberd is dressed as a beefeater. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1843.
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    Daniel O'Connell in theatrical costume defends himself with two daggers from two women wielding daggers who are restrained by the Duke of Wellington and Lord Roden; Lord Eliot with a halberd is dressed as a beefeater. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1843.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 27 July 1843 | Reference: 37166i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view John Bull has a nightmare about income tax represented by Sir Robert Peel sitting on his chest surrounded by donkeys (asses). Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1842.
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    John Bull has a nightmare about income tax represented by Sir Robert Peel sitting on his chest surrounded by donkeys (asses). Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1842.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 23 April 1842 | Reference: 37122i
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    Statue of Achilles with the head of the Duke of Wellington shields Lord Ellenborough as Patroclus. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1843.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: March 1843 | Reference: 37155i
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    King William IV leads a leap-frog procession down a hill, Lord Grey tumbles over his head knocking off his crown. Coloured lithograph by John Doyle, 1831.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 13 April 1831 | Reference: 651324i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view The Duke of Wellington holds up a puppet of Lord Brougham and pulls a string to operate his limbs. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1843.
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    The Duke of Wellington holds up a puppet of Lord Brougham and pulls a string to operate his limbs. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1843.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: March 1843 | Reference: 37159i
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  • view Lord Stanley holds open the door of a coach to Sir Francis Burdett with Sir Robert Peel as the driver. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1837.
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    Lord Stanley holds open the door of a coach to Sir Francis Burdett with Sir Robert Peel as the driver. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1837.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 24 May 1837 | Reference: 36634i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view Lord John Russell, leader of the House, dressed as a shepherdess, sits crying; in the background, across from a stretch of water inscribed "Irish channel" are a flock of sheep and a ram with the head of Daniel O'Connell. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.
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    Lord John Russell, leader of the House, dressed as a shepherdess, sits crying; in the background, across from a stretch of water inscribed "Irish channel" are a flock of sheep and a ram with the head of Daniel O'Connell. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 27 December 1836 | Reference: 36631i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view As Lord Glenelg slumbers in a chair Lord Melbourne takes from his pocket the colonial seals and Lord Duncannon takes the privy seals. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1839.
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    As Lord Glenelg slumbers in a chair Lord Melbourne takes from his pocket the colonial seals and Lord Duncannon takes the privy seals. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1839.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 3 December 1838 | Reference: 36872i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view Alexander Raphael and Daniel O'Connell crying. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.
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    Alexander Raphael and Daniel O'Connell crying. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 22 March 1836 | Reference: 36400i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view Dressed as a parish beadle John Bull carries a bundle inscribed "letter to the Queen" to the door of Lord Brougham. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1839.
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    Dressed as a parish beadle John Bull carries a bundle inscribed "letter to the Queen" to the door of Lord Brougham. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1839.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 29 January 1839 | Reference: 36865i
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    The Duke of Wellington stands at the head of a rowing boat while in the background is a battle ship; Lord Melbourne dressed as a Chinese man points to a board inscribed "spare us for the sake of our women!". Lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1840.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 31 December 1840 | Reference: 37075i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view Introduced by the Duke of Wellington, John Bull and Sir Robert Peel interrupt a dinner table occupied by government ministers and Lord Melbourne. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1838.
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    Introduced by the Duke of Wellington, John Bull and Sir Robert Peel interrupt a dinner table occupied by government ministers and Lord Melbourne. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1838.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 31 December 1838 | Reference: 36855i
    Part of: HB sketches
  • view 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.
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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 1833 | Reference: 12239i
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  • view Daniel O'Connell sits at a lectern desk with a birch inscribed "repeal" teaching a row of school boys. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.
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    Daniel O'Connell sits at a lectern desk with a birch inscribed "repeal" teaching a row of school boys. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.

    Doyle, John, 1797-1868 | Date: 29 April 1836 | Reference: 36536i
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