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James Gillray
1756-1815
No popery, or, Newgate reformer
[London] : Publish'd as the Act directs, June 9th, 1780, by I ca.tch of St Giles's, [1780]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.239
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[London] : Publish'd as the Act directs, June 9th, 1780, by I. Catch of St. Giles's, [1780]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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By James Gillray.
Fictitious imprint.
A satire inspired by the events of the Gordon riots of 1780.
Below caption title: Tho' He says he's a Protestant, look at the Print, The Face and the Bludgeon will give you a hint, Religion he cries, in hopes to deceive, While his practice is only to burn and to thieve.
Summary:
Print shows a ruffianly man, shouting "Down with the Bank" and raising in both hands a stick or bar. In his hat is a ribbon favour inscribed "No Popery". On the right and behind is the façade of Newgate in flames.
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