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The Vatican Hatter, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Vatican Hatter, 1874 - who looks very like Pope Pius IX - shows the new Archbishop of Westminster a cardinals hat and apologises that he hasn t got one to fit Dr Manning
Low(e) art and whitewash, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainLow(e) art and whitewash, 1873. Mr Robert Lowe slaps whitewash onto the sturdy figure of a policeman. The British police had been under fire in recent years following various scandals both in London
Neighbours In Council, 1869. Artist: John TennielNeighbours In Council, 1869. France and Britannia were each facing their problems, although, as is often the case, France is depicted as a weaker version of Britannia
The Irish Treason Shop, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Irish Treason Shop, 1869. The Fenian movement was still causing the British Government problems. The movement had not been pacified by the measures introduced through the recent Irish Bill
From The Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of The Canal and Its Consequences. ), 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainFrom The Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of The Canal and Its Consequences.), 1869. In November 1869 the Suez Canal was formally opened
A Perilous Passage, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainA Perilous Passage, 1869. Napoleon III of France was struggling against a wave of unpopularity at the time. He had introduced a number of measures to try and calm the situation
How Not To Do It, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainHow Not To Do It, 1869. The Fenian movement was still causing the British Government problems. The movement had not been pacified by the measures introduced through the recent Irish Bill
Bob and The Bobby, Or Only His Fun, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainBob and The Bobby, Or Only His Fun, 1869. Robert Lowe, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, had proposed devaluing the sovereign by one per cent
Big Bogey in Ireland, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainBig Bogey in Ireland, 1869. The Cardinal forbids his little catholic children from joining their Protestant friends in the National School
Well Rowed All!, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainWell Rowed All!, 1869. This cartoon refers to the development of a special relationship between Britain and the United States
Destiny and Fete, Or Time Works Wonders, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainDestiny and Fete, Or Time Works Wonders, 1869. Napoleon III of France was struggling against a wave of unpopularity at the time
A Change for The Better, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainA Change for The Better, 1869. After his success in the 1868 General Election, Mr Gladstone became the new Prime Minister
Easing The Curb, 1869. Artist: John TennielEasing The Curb, 1869. This cartoon depicts Napoleon easing the curb on the horse to allow its smoother handling and easier passage. Emperor Napoleon III was having difficulties at home
The Rival Con jurors, 1869. Artist: John TennielThe Rival Con jurors, 1869. The new Liberal Chancellor for the Exchequer introduced his first Budget. Income tax was reduced by 1penny in the pound and the duty on foreign corn was abolished
Humble Pie (?), 1869. Artist: John TennielHumble Pie (?), 1869. After the American Civil War, the US government claimed compensation was due from Britain in respect of the damage done by the Alabama
The Sunday Question, 1869. Artist: John TennielThe Sunday Question, 1869. The drinking habits of the working classes was always a cause for concern amongst their social superiors
The Habitual Criminal Cure, 1869. Artist: John TennielThe Habitual Criminal Cure, 1869. This cartoon refers to what might be called an early stop and search. Recently, the Habitual Criminals Act passed through the House of Lords
Two Girls of The Period, 1869. Artist: John TennielTwo Girls of The Period, 1869. This cartoon shows a fashionable protestant convert to Catholicism looking in horror at the Catholic nun
Our Siamese Twins, 1869. Artist: John TennielOur Siamese Twins, 1869. Mr Gladstone was the new Prime Minister following 1868s late General Election. One of his first acts was to start preparing for the disestablishment of the Irish Church
Committed for Trial, 1869. Artist: John TennielCommitted for Trial, 1869. A ruined man consoles his daughter. This refers to the trial of the former members of the firm of Overend, Gurney & Co
Prevention Better Than Cure, 1869. Artist: John TennielPrevention Better Than Cure, 1869. The message implicit in this cartoon is that more bobbies on the beat will prevent crime
Justice to Ireland, 1869. Artist: John TennielJustice to Ireland, 1869. The Liberal Party having won the General Election at the end of 1868, Mr Gladstone became Prime Minister
Turkey and Grease, 1869. Artist: John TennielTurkey and Grease, 1869. At the end of December 1868, there was a divergence of opinion between Greece and Turkey that threatened to lead to armed conflict
The Chichester Extinguisher, 1868. This cartoon depicts the Bishop of Chichester berating his ritualist parson. The parson is wearing ornate vestments and is burning incense
Revised-and Corrected, 1868. Artist: John TennielRevised-and Corrected, 1868. During the General Election of 1868, the question of the enfranchisement of women came to fore
Viva La Libertad, 1868. Artist: John TennielViva La Libertad, 1868. In September 1868, Queen Isabella of Spain fled her country after the outbreak of revolution and the defeat of her troops by Serrano
A Dress Rehearsal, 1868. Artist: John TennielA Dress Rehearsal, 1868. The campaigning for the General Election of 1868 was well under way, and it was apparent that the Liberal party were leading the race
Another Eclipse for India, 1868. Artist: John TennielAnother Eclipse for India, 1868. Lord John Lawrence had been the Viceroy of India since 1863, but was now preparing to hand over his authority to Lord Mayo
