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1.
Execution of two celebrated enemies of old England and their dying speeches Novr. 5 1813 [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[27 November 1813]
Call Number:
813.11.27.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The arms of two gibbets extend symmetrically, high above a bonfire; between them is an equally high post supporting a board on which the title is etched. From one (right) dangles a realistic effigy of Napoleon (scarcely caricatured) in cocked hat, un...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. Novr. 27, 1813, by R. Ackermann, No. 101 Strand
Subject (Name):
Fawkes, Guy, 1570-1606, Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, and Pitt, William, 1759-1806
Subject (Topic):
Executions, Hangings (Executions), Gallows, Bonfires, and Lanterns
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Execution of two celebrated enemies of old England and their dying speeches Novr. 5 1813 [graphic].

2.
Peeling a Charley [graphic]

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[29 September 1829]
Call Number:
829.09.29.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Peel kicks a lean old watchman behind, and drags from his shoulders his patched and tattered coat. Just behind him (right) is a big bonfire in which a watch-box and battered lanterns are blazing; beside it lie more lanterns, a rattle, and staves. In ...
Alternative Title:
Michaelmas Day 1829, or, The last watchman and Last watchman
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Sep. 29th, 1829, by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket ...
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850
Subject (Topic):
Police, Watchmen, Bonfires, Drowning victims, Hangings (Executions), Kicking, and Lanterns
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Peeling a Charley [graphic]

3.
The Crown & Anchor-libel burnt by the public hangman see the proceedings of the House of Commns

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[28 November 1795]
Call Number:
795.11.28.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Pitt as hangman stands beside a fire of faggots immediately outside the door of the 'Crown & Anchor' (name on door-post). In his right hand is an axe; he drops an open book into the flames, and looks over his shoulder at Reeves who is disappearing in...
Alternative Title:
Crown and Anchor-libel burnt by the public hangman
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Novr. 28th, 1795, by H. Humphrey, N. 37 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Reeves, John, 1752?-1829., Jenkinson, Charles, 1727-1808., and Association for Preserving Liberty and Property against Republicans and Levellers (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Axes, Bonfires, Executioners, Lamps, and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Crown & Anchor-libel burnt by the public hangman see the proceedings of the House of Commns. Novr. 26th, 1795 / [graphic]

4.
The Wimbledon hoax!, or, Waterloo review!!!!!! June 18th, 1816 / [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Published / Created:
July 1st, 1816.
Call Number:
816.07.01.01++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Holiday-making 'cits' drive, ride, and walk (right to left) on a dusty road, in the direction of a sign-post (right) pointing 'To Wimbledon' (left); the opposite arm points (right) to: 'a near Cut to Batter sea'. [An allusion to the retort to a simpl...
Alternative Title:
Waterloo review!!!!!!
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by J. Johnston, Cheapside
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Bonfires, Carriages & coaches, Chimney sweeps, Crowds, Dandies, British, Dogs, Families, and Tents
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Wimbledon hoax!, or, Waterloo review!!!!!! June 18th, 1816 / [graphic]

5.
The bottle conjurer, from head to foot, without equivocation [graphic].

Published / Created:
Jan. 24th 1749.
Call Number:
749.01.24.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
Sold in Mays Building, Covent Garden
Subject (Name):
William Augustus, Prince, Duke of Cumberland, 1721-1765, Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777, Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773, and Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792
Subject (Topic):
Bonfires, Butchers, Cats, Chandeliers, Signs (Notices), Taverns (Inns), and Theater curtains
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The bottle conjurer, from head to foot, without equivocation [graphic].

6.
[North and Fox attack the Irish resolutions] [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823 printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 April 1785]
Call Number:
785.04.12.01 Impression 1
Collection Title:
Leaf 29. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Pitt's 'Propositions' for freedom of commerce between England and Ireland are supported on an Irish harp which rests on a rectangular framework above a fire which is being made to blaze by North and Fox. North (left, as Boreas), on hands and knees, h...
Description:
Title from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
Published 12th April 1785 by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Ireland
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, and Ireland. Parliament. House of Commons
Subject (Topic):
Resolutions, Politics and government, Bellows, Bonfires, Harps, and Musical instruments
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [North and Fox attack the Irish resolutions] [graphic]

7.
[North and Fox attack the Irish resolutions] [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823 printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 April 1785]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 29. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Pitt's 'Propositions' for freedom of commerce between England and Ireland are supported on an Irish harp which rests on a rectangular framework above a fire which is being made to blaze by North and Fox. North (left, as Boreas), on hands and knees, h...
Description:
Title from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
Published 12th April 1785 by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Ireland
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, and Ireland. Parliament. House of Commons
Subject (Topic):
Resolutions, Politics and government, Bellows, Bonfires, Harps, and Musical instruments
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [North and Fox attack the Irish resolutions] [graphic]

8.
[North and Fox attack the Irish resolutions] [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823 printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 April 1785]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 29. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Pitt's 'Propositions' for freedom of commerce between England and Ireland are supported on an Irish harp which rests on a rectangular framework above a fire which is being made to blaze by North and Fox. North (left, as Boreas), on hands and knees, h...
Description:
Title from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
Published 12th April 1785 by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Ireland
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, and Ireland. Parliament. House of Commons
Subject (Topic):
Resolutions, Politics and government, Bellows, Bonfires, Harps, and Musical instruments
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [North and Fox attack the Irish resolutions] [graphic]

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