The City Race, 1771

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The City Race, 1771

The City Race, 1771. Nash, on crutches inscribed Treasury leads a race to the Mansion House, followed by Sawbridge, Crosby (who has fallen down), Hallifax, Townsend and Bankes. In the background Wilkes, in mayoral robes, holds the cap of liberty aloft on a staff while Bull restrains the crowds, who are being harangued by Horne. It is an allusion to the mayoral election of1771

Media ID 15178278

© London Metropolitan Archives (City of London) / Heritage-Images

Athletics Brass Bull Chasing Competitor Contest Contestant Crosby Crutches Election Fallen Falling Frederic Frederick Georgian John Wilkes Leading Lord Mayor Of London Nash Race Racing Rival Running Sir Thomas Townsend Track And Field Wilkes

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