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Published / Created:: [29 September 1780]
Call Number:: 780.09.29.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Two groups of men, an English group on the left (including George III, North, and Shelburne) and a Dutch group (including a sailor and clergyman) stand on the seashore, with the lone figure of Lord George Gordon on the right and allegorical figures overhead. The figures are numbered but there is no accompanying explanation. A naval battle between French and British ships occupies the distance. Concerns English policies towards Dutch shipping and Dutch reaction to the Gordon Riots
Alternative Title:: That and this side of the water, Dutch & English politicks, and Dutch and English politicks
Description:: Title from item., Place of publication from address of the supposed publisher, William Richardson of High Holborn. See Maxted, London book trades., and An English copy of: Engelsch nieuws. See British Museum catalogue, no. 5722.
Publisher:: Publish'd as the Act directs Septr. 29th, 1780 by Wm. Richardson
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain, Netherlands., Netherlands, and Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):: Foreign relations, Gordon Riots, 1780, Commerce, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > That & this side of the water, or, Dutch & English politicks [graphic].

Published / Created:: [1 August 1780]
Call Number:: Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:: Leaf 54. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The mob active in the foreground throwing stones, beating sticks and setting fire to the surrounding buildings of the prison; men run to the left holding a flag with "No Popery"; a woman in ragged clothes in central foreground holding up large rocks, a child at her side."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image. and Leaf 54 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:: Publish'd the 1st of Augst. 1780, by Fielding & Walker, Pater Noster Row
Subject (Geographic):: England and London.
Subject (Name):: King's Bench Prison (London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Gordon Riots, 1780, Prisons, Fires, Vandalism, Riots, Arson, Crowds, and Flags
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The mob destroying & setting fire to the Kings Bench Prison & House of Correction in St. Georges Fields [graphic].

Published / Created:: [1 August 1780]
Call Number:: 780.08.01.04
Collection Title:: Leaf 54. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The mob active in the foreground throwing stones, beating sticks and setting fire to the surrounding buildings of the prison; men run to the left holding a flag with "No Popery"; a woman in ragged clothes in central foreground holding up large rocks, a child at her side."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., 1 print : etching and engraving on laid paper ; sheet 19.8 x 37.3 cm., and Imperfect; trimmed within plate mark with loss of imprint from bottom edge.
Publisher:: Publish'd the 1st of Augst. 1780, by Fielding & Walker, Pater Noster Row
Subject (Geographic):: England and London.
Subject (Name):: King's Bench Prison (London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Gordon Riots, 1780, Prisons, Fires, Vandalism, Riots, Arson, Crowds, and Flags
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The mob destroying & setting fire to the Kings Bench Prison & House of Correction in St. Georges Fields [graphic].

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