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Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. Artist: John LeechScene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. The irascible, curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge, sitting alone on Christmas Eve, is visited by the ghost of Marley, his late business partner
The Great Lozenge-Maker. A Hint to Paterfamilias, 1858. Artist: John LeechThe Great Lozenge-Maker. A Hint to Paterfamilias, 1858. This cartoon indicts the sweet-making industry. At the time, many strange, and possibly noxious ingredients were used in sweets
A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. Artist: John LeechA Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. This novella was the earliest and most popular of Charles Dickens Christmas stories
Field of Battle (in a fog) near Barnet, . Artist: John LeechField of Battle (in a fog) near Barnet, c1860, (c1860). The Battle of Barnet was a decisive engagement in the Wars of the Roses
Rot the beggar exclaims Romford, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneRot the beggar exclaims Romford, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneCaptain Spurrier cut down by Romford, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John LeechDiscovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. A satirical illustration on the capture of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is the best known of the conspirators behind a Roman Catholic conspiracy
Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. Artist: John LeechTake away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. A satirical illustration on the expulsion of Members of Parliamnet by Cromwell, 1653
"The Font and the Flowers" - drawn by J. Leech, 1860. Creator: Joseph Swain"The Font and the Flowers" - drawn by J. Leech, 1860. People decorating a church. Illustration to a short story. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
Skating in Hyde-Park - drawn by John Leech, 1857. Creator: Joseph SwainSkating in Hyde-Park - drawn by John Leech, 1857. Winter entertainment in London. '...it is in the parks where Jack Frost is to be seen in all his glory - there his admirers assemble in
Eight Hours at the Sea-Side - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Creator: UnknownEight Hours at the Sea-Side - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Whit-Monday Bank Holiday on Brighton Beach. 'Great credit is due to the managers of the South Coast Railway for their determination to
Foxhunters Regaling in the Present "Degenerate" Days - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Creator: Joseph SwainFoxhunters Regaling in the Present "Degenerate" Days - drawn by John Leech, 1856. 'Men can now dine and return to the drawing-room; and, with such temptations as Mr
Foxhunters Regaling in the "Good" Old Times - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Creator: Joseph SwainFoxhunters Regaling in the "Good" Old Times - drawn by John Leech, 1856. 'Men can now dine and return to the drawing-room; and, with such temptations as Mr
Very Fond of It - drawn by John Leech, 1854. Creator: Joseph SwainVery Fond of It - drawn by John Leech, 1854. Horse-riding in the snow. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
The Young Man Who is Alone, on Christmas Day - drawn by Leech, 1850. Creator: UnknownThe Young Man Who is Alone, on Christmas Day - drawn by Leech, 1850. Illustration to "Cold out of Doors, and Cold In-Doors, or, Tom Smithers's Christmas Day"
Where You Should Not Dine on Christmas Day - drawn by Leech, 1850. Creator: UnknownWhere You Should Not Dine on Christmas Day - drawn by Leech, 1850. Illustration to "Cold out of Doors, and Cold In-Doors, or, Tom Smithers's Christmas Day"
There Is No Deception - drawn by Leech, 1850. Creator: UnknownThere Is No Deception - drawn by Leech, 1850. Illustration to "Christmas Interiors", an article by the Old Batchelor
Punch and Judy at Christmas - drawn by Leech, 1850. Creator: UnknownPunch and Judy at Christmas - drawn by Leech, 1850. Illustration to "Christmas Interiors", an article by the Old Batchelor. '"This 'ere's a nice party, " [Mr
Sketch in the Ring - "I'll Bet Against Clincher", 1850. Creator: John LeechSketch in the Ring - "I'll Bet Against Clincher", 1850. Turf accountant William Davies at the Epsom horse races: '...the reader will recognise a well-known member of the ring
The Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Creator: John LeechThe Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Fox hunting scene: Mr Jorrocks holds aloft the foxs brush after the Kill, (the ripping to pieces of the fox by the hounds)
King James rescued from the New River, 1897. Creator: John LeechKing James rescued from the New River, 1897. King James I of England (1566-1625) granted a charter in 1604 for the design and construction of the New River
Mr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. Artist: John LeechMr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]
Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. Artist: John LeechTerrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. A satirical illustration of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in battle
St. Jamess Theatre - The Amateurs - Master Matthew (Mr. Leech), 1845. London stage production starring amateur actors in two plays: Ben Jonsons " Every Man in his Humour"
[John Leech], 1860s. Creator: Camille Silvy[John Leech], 1860s
The Pike is a voracious fish and bites readily in the Winter months-Old Gentleman is VERY fond of fishing, 1830-64
The Riverside, Favourable Wind and the Trout Rising as Fast as Possible, 1830-64
Comic Sketch, 1837-64. Creator: John LeechComic Sketch, 1837-64
London at the Sea Side, 1830-64. Creator: John LeechLondon at the Sea Side, 1830-64
Vegetarian Odd Fellows: or, Carrott and Pa-Snip, 1837-64. Creator: John LeechVegetarian Odd Fellows: or, Carrott and Pa-Snip, 1837-64
Preparing for the Pantomime, 1836-64. Creator: John LeechPreparing for the Pantomime, 1836-64
Kitchen Staff (recto); Mountainous Landscape with Hiker (verso), 1837-64
Have You Been to the Pump, Simpson?, 1837-64. Creator: John LeechHave You Been to the Pump, Simpson?, 1837-64
Mrs. Pottles cant abide a Crowd. Creator: John Leech (British, 1817-1864)" Mrs. Pottles cant abide a Crowd"
Sir John Leech, Vice Chancellor, c1820. Creator: T WrightSir John Leech, Vice Chancellor, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Sir John Leach (1760-1834), Master of the Rolls. From an album containing portraits
Henry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Lady Catherine Gordon, wife of pretender to the throne Perkin Warbeck, kneels sobbing at the feet of King Henry VII who is dressed anachronistically in
Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey with his dog and his gun, c1860s. Creator: John LeechMr. Jogglebury Crowdey with his dog and his gun, c1860s. Humorous scene: two men, one with smoking shotgun, and dog chasing a rabbit
Miss Shannons arrival at Baldon Hall, 1855. Creator: John LeechMiss Shannons arrival at Baldon Hall, 1855
Flight of Rookwood, 1897. Creator: John LeechFlight of Rookwood, 1897. Ambrose Rookwood (c1578-1606) was a member of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. He fled London to warn the other conspirators that Guy Fawkes had been caught
Hostilities between England and France, 1897. Creator: John LeechHostilities between England and France, 1897. A Frenchman, wearing a full skirt and Phrygian cap, threatens a top-hatted Englishman at the point of a bayonet
Good Queen Bess, 1897. Creator: John LeechGood Queen Bess, 1897. Queen Elizabeth I in a large ruff, glasses and unusual hat. Behind her a cockatoo perches on the letter T
The Second George, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Second George, 1897. Caricature of King George II of Britain and Ireland (1683-1760). From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Northumberland making a Speech, 1897. Creator: John LeechNorthumberland making a Speech, 1897. The Duke appears before a crowd, at a window in the shape of the letter A. (John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland (1504-1553)
Looking for Admiral Byng, 1897. Creator: John LeechLooking for Admiral Byng, 1897. British admiral John John Byng (1704-1757) was shot on board the Monarque, at Spithead, for Misbehaviour before the French Fleet in the Mediterranean
Philip (of England and Spain) hears of his wifes death, 1897. Creator: John LeechPhilip (of England and Spain) hears of his wifes death, 1897.Philip celebrates by throwing his hat in the air. (King Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) married Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558) in 1554
King James having a Holiday, 1897. Creator: John LeechKing James having a Holiday, 1897. James I wearing exaggeratedly wide breeches, holds an unusual bird in his gloved hand. (King James VI and I (1566-1625) was a keen huntsman)
George I. putting on a clean Collar, 1897. Creator: John LeechGeorge I. putting on a clean Collar, 1897. King George I of Great Britain (1660-1727) is shown with a pot belly and an exaggerated collar
English Archer of the Period (from such a rare old print), 1897. Creator: John LeechEnglish Archer of the Period (from such a rare old print), 1897. Medieval longbowman in metal breastplate and helmet. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett