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Hackney Coachman, 1897. Creator: John LeechHackney Coachman, 1897. Caricature of a London jarvey or jarvie, the driver of a 19th-century hackney coach. This was a hireable vehicle with two horses and six seats
Henrys Tent, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenrys Tent, 1897. A miserable-looking King Henry VIII holding an umbrella. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech
On the wane, 1897. Creator: John LeechOn the wane, 1897. The Moon as a letter C, with a caricature of a man with a bandaged nose, possibly Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)
Harry, the English Apollo, 1897. Creator: John LeechHarry, the English Apollo, 1897. An obese King Henry VIII portrayed as a roly-poly toy. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Cromwell playing at Leap-frog with his Children, 1897. Creator: John LeechCromwell playing at Leap-frog with his Children, 1897. Caricature of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland
Perkin Warbeck Reading his Confession, 1897. Creator: John LeechPerkin Warbeck Reading his Confession, 1897. Pretender to the English throne Perkin Warbeck is ridiculed as he sits in the stocks
One of the Protectors Tea Parties, 1897. Creator: John LeechOne of the Protectors Tea Parties, 1897. Satire on Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death
A Young Pretender, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Young Pretender, 1897. Youth in a pointed hat washing up, possibly meant to represent Perkin Warbeck. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Arrest of Wildman, 1897. Creator: John LeechArrest of Wildman, 1897. English agitator Sir John Wildman (c1621-1693) helped to write the first " Agreement of the People" in 1647
A Lesson in Constitutional Government, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Lesson in Constitutional Government, 1897. A child holds its stomach in pain after over-eating. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Parliament in hot water, 1897. Creator: John LeechParliament in hot water, 1897. Satire on the English Civil War (1642-1648). A soldier pours water from a kettle into a tub containing parliamentary documents
The Skilful Henry, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Skilful Henry, 1897. King Henry VII balancing his crown on his sword. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech
Trained Band. Soldier of the Period, 1897. Creator: John LeechTrained Band. Soldier of the Period, 1897. Caricature of a soldier in the English Civil War (1642-1648). From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
An Unwelcome Visitor, 1897. Creator: John LeechAn Unwelcome Visitor, 1897. The taxman portrayed as a wild boar in a top hat. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech
General in the Parliamentary Army, 1897. Creator: John LeechGeneral in the Parliamentary Army, 1897. Caricature of a roundhead soldier in the English Civil War (1642-1648). He wears a saucepan for a helmet, and is looking the wrong way through a telescope
Something like Argument, 1897. Creator: John LeechSomething like Argument, 1897. Angry members of a church congregation throw items including a stool at a priest. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
The Member for Huntingdon, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Member for Huntingdon, 1897. Caricature of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who was elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire in 1628
Felton admits that he killed the Duke, 1897. Creator: John LeechFelton admits that he killed the Duke, 1897. English politician and courtier George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628), was adviser to James I and then Charles I
Petitioning for a Loan, 1897. Creator: John LeechPetitioning for a Loan, 1897. Men in 17th century dress, one asking the other for money. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Bacon. (From a remarkably scarce Print. ), 1897. Creator: John LeechBacon. (From a remarkably scarce Print.), 1897. English philosopher, scientist and statesman Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618. He is depicted here smoking a clay pipe
Guys of the Period, 1897. Creator: John LeechGuys of the Period, 1897. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed assassination attempt against King James I. The plan was to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London with gunpowder stored in
Guy Fawkes before and after the Torture, 1897. Creator: John LeechGuy Fawkes before and after the Torture, 1897. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed assassination attempt against King James I
James I on his way to England, 1897. Creator: John LeechJames I on his way to England, 1897. King James travels from Scotland to accede to the English throne. (James (1566-1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 1567
Making an End, 1897. Creator: John LeechMaking an End, 1897. An inkwell in the shape of a hat, with a pair of legs disappearing into the ink. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
The Blue Bonnets coming over the Border, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Blue Bonnets coming over the Border, 1897. Scots in tartan kilts, wearing Victorian womens bonnets. The blue bonnet was actually a type of soft woollen hat more like a tam o shanter
A Figure for a Crown, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Figure for a Crown, 1897. Rear view of a king, possibly George III, putting on a crown in the mirror. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
The Victor of Blenheim, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Victor of Blenheim, 1897. English soldier and statesman John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722) commanded the British and allied forces in the War of the Spanish Succession
William III. out Hunting, 1897. Creator: John LeechWilliam III. out Hunting, 1897. Caricature of King William III of Great Britain and Ireland (1650-1702) riding an exhausted horse
Captain Fisher doesn t think he can do it at the price, 1897. Creator: John LeechCaptain Fisher doesn t think he can do it at the price, 1897. Possibly a caricature of English poet and soldier Captain Payne Fisher (1616-1693)
Experiments in Science, 1897. Creator: John LeechExperiments in Science, 1897. A man in 17th-century dress running away from an explosion. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Arrest of Lord Howard of Escrick, 1897. Creator: John LeechArrest of Lord Howard of Escrick, 1897. William Howard, 3rd Baron Howard of Escrick (c1626-1694), was arrested in connection with the Rye House Plot of 1683
Judge Jeffreys, 1897. Creator: John LeechJudge Jeffreys, 1897. George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem (1645-1689), also known as The Hanging Judge, became notable during the reign of King James II
Charles is informed of a plot against his precious life, 1897. Creator: John LeechCharles is informed of a plot against his precious life, 1897. Caricature of King Charles II of England (1630-1685) surrounded by his spaniels
The Balance of Power, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Balance of Power, 1897. An elephant, possibly representing King Charles I of England, balances on a tightrope holding a spear
One, Two, Three, and Under, 1897. Creator: John LeechOne, Two, Three, and Under, 1897. Satire on the English Civil Wars (1642-1648) - a skeleton and Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), with bulbous nose, having a sword fight
The Barebones Parliament, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Barebones Parliament, 1897. Satire on English politics during the 1650s. Barebones Parliament, which came into being on 4 July 1653
A Matter of Business, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Matter of Business, 1897. A man dressed as a 17th-century cavalier (possibly King Charles I), reaches in his pocket for money
Charles I. does not know which way to turn, 1897. Creator: John LeechCharles I. does not know which way to turn, 1897. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) looks perplexed. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Cavalier and Roundhead, 1897. Creator: John LeechCavalier and Roundhead, 1897. Satire on the English Civil War (1642-1648) - sword fight between King Charles I, ( Cavalier ) and Oliver Cromwell, ( Roundhead )
His Gracious Majesty Charles I, borrowing money, 1897. Creator: John LeechHis Gracious Majesty Charles I, borrowing money, 1897. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) is shown picking a pocket. He introduced various unpopular methods of raising funds
King James disposing of Baronetcies, 1897. Creator: John LeechKing James disposing of Baronetcies, 1897. The practice of awarding baronetcies (hereditary honours) was used by King James I of England (1566-1625) in 1611 as a means of raising funds
The Trio of the Stuarts, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Trio of the Stuarts, 1897. Charles I, James I and VI, and Charles II. (The Stuart kings: King Charles I (1600-1649), his father King James I and VI (1566-1625)
Admiral of the Time, 1897. Creator: John LeechAdmiral of the Time, 1897. Portly man wearing a Napoleonic hat and an unusual outfit that appears to be made of scales. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Lord Burleigh, 1897. Creator: John LeechLord Burleigh, 1897. Burghley, wearing spectacles, is reading a document. (Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-1598), was the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I)
Honest Jack Tars of the Period, 1897. Creator: John LeechHonest Jack Tars of the Period, 1897. Sailors in 16th-century ruffs make merry by a cosy fire. One appears to be cooking a pocket watch
Philip and Mary, 1897. Creator: John LeechPhilip and Mary, 1897. King Philip II of Spain and Queen Mary I of England at breakfast. Philip hides behind an anachronistic newspaper, while Mary looks grumpy
The Duke of Northumberland offers to fight any one of them, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Duke of Northumberland offers to fight any one of them, 1897. Members of the legal profession look aghast at the Duke
Original Beefeater, 1897. Creator: John LeechOriginal Beefeater, 1897. Soldier wearing a ruff and carrying a gun. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech