John Bull ask'd at Saint Stephens!!!, 20 April 1800
Scope and Contents
By John Cawse. The House of Commons is altered into a church by the transformation of the Speaker's Chair into a high pulpit, in which Pitt preaches in gown and bands, holding an open 'Red Book' [or Royal Kalendar]. On the front Opposition bench sit side by side John Bull grinning slyly, and Hibernia looking down demurely; next her sits an Irishman (right), near him an Englishman. Heads of the congregation in the gallery are freely sketched. Pitt, in profile to the right, says: "I Publish the Banns of Union Between ------ Jno Bull of this Parish & Miss Hibernia Spinster if any of you Know cause or Just impediment why these two Persons should not be joind together in Holy Union ye are to Declare it (this is the first time of asking)." Below Pitt, in the place of the clerk, sits Dundas (wearing the Speaker's hat, wig, and gown), in front of him is the table, with mace, &c. He says "Aye Men - ". Description from the British Museum.
Dates
- Creation: 20 April 1800
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Extent
1 Item(s)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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