Images Dated 1st August 2005 (page 13)

Genuine Enthusiasts, 1884. The dedicated follower of tennis will always make every effort to watch a match to the bitter end, no matter what the weather

Follow My Leader!, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
Follow My Leader!, 1884. The Conservative Leader in the Upper House, Lord Salisbury, leads this flock of sheep over the hurdle

Can t Get Away!, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
Can t Get Away!, 1884. Mr Punch holds a handkerchief to his nose as Father Thames tells him his worries. Despite sporadic efforts to cleanse the capitals river

A Midsummer Pantomime, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Midsummer Pantomime, 1884. Sir William Harcourt holds his London Government Bill. This had proposed the incorporation in a single municipality of all the inhabitants of the Metropolitan area

The Challenge, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Challenge, 1884. The Conservative Leader in the Upper House, Lord Salisbury, is the sentry on guard against unwanted visitors in the Lords

The Dynamite Skunk, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Dynamite Skunk, 1884. John Bull shouts across the water at America. There had been a number of explosions in London in recent months

The Angel in The House; or the Result of Female Suffrage, 1884. A lady who has taken advantage of Female Suffrage is on her feet in a manly stance in the House of Commons

The International Health Exhibition, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
The International Health Exhibition, 1884. John Bull, representing Britain, is one of the many walking wounded in this line-up. China, Turkey and Russia are also represented, as are Italy and Spain

A Question of Supply, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Question of Supply, 1884. John Bull, the representative of the British people, tells the Duke of Richmond quite plainly that the proposed Cattle Bill should first

The Real Parliamentary Whip, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Real Parliamentary Whip, 1884. Mr Punch encourages Mr John Bull as, armed with a whip labelled public opinion he heads in a determined fashion for the House of Commons

The Cherub!, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Cherub!, 1884. Joseph Chamberlain is the cherub watching over the British sailor. This relates to Chamberlains Merchant Shipping Bill which aimed to do away with the shipping owners who insured

The Service Franchise, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Service Franchise, 1884. The footman complains to the maid that household servants were not going to be recognised with the right to vote. This relates to the recently introduced Franchise Bill

Why Should England Wait?, 1884. John Bull, the representative of the British people, urges the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, to unmuzzle the British Lion

Getting a Lift, 1884. Across the crocodile infested waters of the Egyptian difficulty, General Gordon can be seen wading with the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, perched on his back

The Beast of Burden, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Beast of Burden, 1884. John Bull is depicted trying to persuade the camel representing Egypt and laden with political issues, to move, whilst France offers to take over the task

Strangers, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Strangers, 1883. Father Christmas visits the slums of London to find the little girl does not know him. The continuing concern over the plight of the capitals poorest citizens had been brought to

Seeings Believing, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Seeings Believing, 1883. Mr Punch watches approvingly as the President of the Local Government Board goes into the courts

Snubbed!, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Snubbed!, 1883. Spain and Germany are shown taking a walk together, with France scowling jealously in the background. In November 1883

A Respite, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Respite, 1883. Sir William Vernon is foiled, for the moment at least, in his attempt to block attempts to bring reform to the City of London. The Lord Mayor is represented by the turtle

Mammons Rents!, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Mammons Rents!, 1883. A rent collector has come to collect the weeks payment from one of Londons poorest families. The well-fed

Railway Puzzle, 1883. An illustration of the problems caused to a traveller by advertising at railway stations. From Punch, or the London Charivari

The Rod Still in Pickle, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Rod Still in Pickle, 1883. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, in the guise of a schoolmaster, reviews the progress of his pupils at the end of term

Metropolitan Prize Puzzles. No. 7. 1883. An illustration of the problems caused by a plethora of clocks at Waterloo station, all of which show a different time

An Isthmian Game, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
An Isthmian Game, 1883. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, scratches his head as he tries to keep score during a game of tennis with the Frenchman, M de Lesseps

A Mutual Understanding, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Mutual Understanding, 1883. The British Lion, clutching a bag of money, is seen negotiating with the foxy M de Lesseps. This relates to an ongoing discussion concerning the Suez Canal

A Momentous Question!, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Momentous Question!, 1883. Czar Alexander III of Russia is majestic following his coronation. On one side is the representative of Constitutional Liberty and, on the other, Despotism

Police Intelligence, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Police Intelligence, 1883. The Liberal Home Secretary, Sir William Harcourt, accepts Mr Punchs salute. In the background, a line of brave British policemen stand to attention

Something Wrong with the Mechanism, 1883. Mr George Lewis is shown attempting to prod the Public Prosecutor into action. This office was a relatively new one

Spoiling the Spoilers, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Spoiling the Spoilers, 1883. Mr Joseph Chamberlain is holding his Bankruptcy Bill as a Fraudulent Bankrupt and his advisor worry about the implications

The Universities Boat-Race, 1883. In this illustration of the University Boat Race, a group of cheering students are enabled to maintain a proper distance from the rowdy proletariat on the other side

The Hidden Hand, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
The hidden hand, 1883. This cartoon shows an Irish anarchist, armed with knife and pistol, surreptitiously accepting a bag of gold

Pictures for Posterity, 1883. This little cartoon illustrates the perils faced on a daily basis by the brave British policeman as, armed with his truncheon

Help! Help! or, Wanted a Water Act, 1883
Help! Help! or, wanted a water act, 1883. Agriculture looks at the horizon in the hope of spotting good weather to come. Behind her are representatives of the farmers who suffered so much

On the Trail, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
On the Trail, 1883. Justitia, armed with her sword, is followed here by a shrinking Hibernia. During the course of the previous year, the new Chief Secretary for Ireland, Lord Frederick Cavendish

The French Andromeda; or, wanted, a Perseus, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
The French Andromeda; or, wanted, a Perseus, 1883. France is chained, like Andromeda, to a rock. In the foaming sea in front of her, Anarchy can be seen having risen from the depths of the ocean

Our Vigilance Committee, 1883. Mr Punch prods the Public Prosecutor, who snoozes the day away under his handkerchief. Behind Mr Punch are representatives of the church and the general public

Napoleon Pour Rire!!, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Napoleon Pour Rire!!, 1883. This cartoon shows France bonneting the unfortunate Prince Jerome Napoleon - Plon-plon, as he was known

Her Rights, 1882. Punch always enjoyed its little digs at the world of womens rights, and this cartoon shows a lady of opinion being outwitted by a comfortably seated gentleman

The Latest Experiment, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Latest Experiment, 1882. Mr Gladstone, the Liberal Prime Minister, is the fireman pouring oil on the troubled waters. This relates to Mr Gladstones efforts to introduce a new parliamentary

The Model School, 1882. A young John Bull shows Mr William Forster his model of a Board School. In Gladstones Liberal administration of 1868-74

Causation, 1882. A long-awaited boiled egg arrives, the servant having a different idea of time from her finely-clad mistress. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 21, 1882

The Lions Just Share, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Lions Just Share, 1882. The British Lion stands proudly on his Egyptian captive. He is watched by Italy, a French poodle, the Russian Bear, Spain, Germany and the two headed eagle of Austria

Vici!!!, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
Vici!!!, 1882. In a companion cartoon to that issued on 9th September 1882, and which carries the caption Veni, Vidi, Sir Garnet Wolseley has brought the Egyptian rebel, Colonel Arabi, to his knees

Dirge of the Disestablished Dogs, 1882. The hunting dogs are redundant, as the hunters set off for their days sport. From Punch, or the London Charivari, Sptember 23, 1882

Safe!, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
Safe!, 1882. John Bull, able-seaman, is shown tenderly cradling the infant Suez Canal. On the 28th July 1882, it was agreed that the Canal should operate under the joint protection of the six great

The Modern Caesar, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Modern Caesar, 1882. Sir Garnet Wolseley is depicted as the Modern Caesar in this cartoon. Following the uprising in Egypt

A Self-Denying Policy!, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Self-Denying Policy!, 1882. The French sailor congratulates John Bull on a job well done, and proposes to share in the glory

Essence of Parliament, 1882. The new young MP might, over the coming years, turn into a handsome and dignified elder statesman. On the other hand, he might not

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