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Scene outside the Tower of London, depicting the beheading of Lord Hastings, 1483 (c1850). William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings (c1431-1483)
Aftermath of a duel, Hyde Park, Westminster, London, 1712 (1768). Charles, Lord Mohun, killed in a duel in Hyde Park by James, Duke of Hamilton and Brandon
Interior view of the prison in the Bowyer Tower, Tower of London, Stepney, London, 1883. The Bowyer Tower is one of the thirteen towers of the Inner Ward
Interior of the Bloody Tower in the Tower of London, 1884. View showing the staircase in the Bloody Tower leading to the room where the Princes in the Tower were supposedly killed
Portrait bust of the Duke of Cambridge, British soldier, 1898. A cousin of Queen Victoria, George William Frederick Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge, commanded a division in the Crimean War
The Duke of Wellington riding past the Achilles statue in Hyde Park, London, 1844
Interior of St Pauls Cathedral during the funeral of the Duke of Wellington, London, 1852 (1853)
Hyde Park Corner, Westminster, London, c1860. ArtistHyde Park Corner, Westminster, London, c1860. The Wellington Arch viewed from the north-east with St Georges Hospital and Knightsbridge in the background
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert taking air in Hyde Park, London, c1840. The royal couple passing Richard Westmacotts statue of Achilles, erected in honour of the Duke of Wellington
The Park. Twas post meridian half past four, c1827. Scene in Hyde Park, London, with horses, riders and coaches standing around the statue of Achilles by Richard Westmacott
Apsley House, Hyde Park, London, 1823. ArtistApsley House, Hyde Park, London, 1823. View with two riders and dogs on the left and a woman and child on the right. Apsley House, also known as Number One, London
View of the statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1822. The statue, by Richard Westmacott, was erected in the park in 1822 in honour of the Duke of Wellington
New version of John Gilpin, after Stothard, 1846. Sir Robert Peel, shedding a hat inscribed Toryism and a wig inscribed Conservative, and with a purse, Income Tax
The Carlton House botchers, 1770. Jeremiah Dyson, Lord Mansfield, Sir Fletcher Norton, the Duke of Bedford and the Duke of Grafton sewing coats in a tailors work room
The Reception in 1770, 1770. George III, in his state coach, is driven along an empty street by the Prime Minister, the Duke of Grafton, dressed as a jockey
Monument to John Holland, Church of St Katherine by the Tower, Stepney, London, c1810. John Holland (1395-1447), 2nd Duke of Exeter, was a military commander during the Hundred Years War
The Lord of the Vineyard, 1783. Charles James Fox and Lord North standing outside a high door under a stone arch, stretching out their arms to receive an enormous bunch of grapes
The loyal toast, 1798. Artist: James GillrayThe loyal toast, 1798. A dinner at the Crown and Anchor celebrating Charles Jamess Foxs birthday. The Duke of Norfolk is raising a brimming glass
Ceceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. ArtistCeceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. The interior of a prison with three prisoners beating hemp.This is a satire on the secession of the leaders of the Whig Opposition in
Meeting of unfortunate citoyens, 1798. Artist: James GillrayMeeting of unfortunate citoyens, 1798. Charles James Fox and Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk, meeting on the pavement outside Brookss Club
A Peace Offering to the Genius of Liberty and Equality, 1794. ArtistA Peace Offering to the Genius of Liberty and Equality, 1794. Whigs offering gifts to France. A procession consisting of Charles Stanhope, bearing constitutional symbols
The Looking Glass, 1831. 12 vignettes on 1 sheet, featuring a City feast, Alderman John Key, the Duke of Wellington, articles to be taxed: bonnets, bustles, teeth
A Break, losing the Reins, 1830. Prime Minister the Duke of Wellington and Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel about to fall from a vehicle, hauled by a horse (Alderman Hunter) and an ass (Alderman Key)
Funeral of the Duke of Wellington, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 18 November, 1852. Wellingtons funeral car arriving at the cathedral
House of George Monck, Duke of Albermarle in Grub Street, now Milton Street, City of London, 1797House of George Monck, Duke of Albermarle in Grub Street, now Milton Street, City of London, 1813
Edward VI, Henry and William, Dukes of Gloucester, and Henry, Prince of Wales, (c1700)Edward VI, Henry, Duke of Gloucester and William, Dukes of Gloucester, and Henry, Duke of Gloucester, Prince of Wales, c1700
Procession of the Prince Regent, 1814. A broad sheet at the head of which is depicted the procession of the Prince Regent to Guildhall to celebrate peace after the Napoleonic Wars
Bow Street, the pick-pockets examined, London, 1830. Artist: LBBow Street, the pick-pockets examined, London, 1830. Wellington and Peel (?) are depicted in the dock at Bow Street, charged with delaying the coronation of William IV
A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill, 1829 ArtistA slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill, 1829. Showing Sir Robert Peel (Jerry) putting to flight a band of elderly nightwatchmen
William, Duke of Gloucester, as a child, (c1720). Artist: Joseph SmithWilliam, Duke of Gloucester, as a child, (c1720). Portrait of the duke (1689-1700) sitting on a curtain, wearing plumes on his head and loose dress with a dog at his feet
Pillars of the Constitution: Three o Clock and a Cloudy Morning, 1809. Richard Sheridan, the famous playwright and Whig politician and the Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk
The Saveall, or Economy, 1828. Artist: Thomas McLeanThe Saveall, or Economy, 1828. The Duke of Wellington stands between Apsley House, (his future home - still under construction), and the Triumphal Arch on Constitution Hill
Solemn Joust on London Bridge, late 15th century, (1886). Artist: Richard BeavisSolemn Joust on London Bridge, late 15th century, (1886). Victorian representation of a jousting match between David de Lindsay, Earl of Crawford and Lord John de Welles, Ambassador of Richard III
The great general frightened by Don-Key, 1830. Artist: Henry HeathThe great general frightened by Don-Key, 1830; shows the Duke of Wellington running in alarm, from a donkey in mayoral cloak (Sir John Key)
Civic anointing - or - the catastrophe of Lord Mayors Day 1827, vide Guildhall, 1827Civic anointing - or - the catastrophe of Lord Mayors Day 1827, vide Guildhall ; a large board containing fairy lamps plummets towards the new Lord Mayor, Matthias Prime Lucas and guests
King Richard III, c1856-c1859. Artist: Sir John GilbertRichard III, c1856-c1859; depicting King Richard III on the throne with a member of the court
Bird s-eye view of the Royal Exchange, London, c1860. The statue of the Duke of Wellingtob, figures, horses and coaches can be discerned outside
St Pauls Cathedral (new) interior, London, c1852. Artist: Andrew MaclureAn interior view of St Pauls Cathedral, London, showing the funeral of the Duke of Wellington, 1852
Wellingtons Monument in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1877. ArtistWellingtons Monument in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1877. The memorial to the Duke of Wellington, designed by Alfred Stevens, was completed in 1878
A serio comic extravaganza... 1820. George IV seems to be dismissing a petition from the Lord Mayor, John Thomas Thorp, introduced by Alderman Matthew Wood (?)
Jack Ketch executing sentence on a culprit, 1832. ArtistJack Ketch executing sentence on a culprit, 1832. A hangman pulls at a rope secured around the neck of a bust of the Duke of Wellington; John Key, Matthew Wood and Robert Waithman cheer him
The terror-stricken, horror-smitten ministers advice, or the R[oya]l visit postponed, 1830. The Duke of Wellington, attended by Sir Robert Peel, tells the King, William IV
The self created brute... 1830. The Lord Mayors bedroom. A woman representing the City is ejecting the Lord Mayor, Sir John Key
Ahithophel in the dumps, 1830. Artist: Henry HeathAhithophel in the dumps, 1830. The Duke of Wellington on a donkey with a saddle resembling a mayoral gown approaching a gallows
Locum Tenens, the celebrated Hunter, 1830. A donkey in aldermanic costume sitting astride a horse. The cartoon alludes to Sir Claudius Hunters involvement with the cancellation of the Royal visit to
The Donkey Mare... 1830The Donkey Mare, braying Ecaw, ecaw loud and deep, from the great City to the great dictator, 1830. The Lord Mayor, Sir John Key, with asses ears
The mares lamentation, or the self-willed Don-Key, 1830. ArtistThe mares lamentation, or the self-willed Don-Key, 1830. Sir John Key, in mayoral robes, with asses ears and legs. The cartoon refers to the cancellation of the Lord Mayors show by Key for fear of
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!... No go!!!, 1830. The Lord Mayor, Sir John Key and a variety of City tradesmen and others, including a Christs Hospital scholar