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1. A. Bp. Laud charging his clergy [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- pubd. as the act directs Jany. 1st 1781.
- Call Number:
- 782.01.01.03
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- "The interior of a church. Archbishop Markham (left) delivering a charge to his clergy. He stands (left) within the chancel rails; in his left hand he holds up a flaming torch; in his right hand, which rests on a balustrade, he holds a birch-rod and a paper inscribed "Factious C--y--n. [Countrymen], A Lamentable Want of Sobriety, Foremost in mischief. This is no Gainfull Traffick - Nonresistance &c. Explain'd. Vide my Sermon. Charity Thinketh no Evil &c. A perfectly detestable Faction &c." On the right, in the body of the church, sit clergymen dressed in gown and bands, they listen with varying expressions. Behind the archbishop is a table of the Ten Commandments, on which is inscribed, "... VI Thou shalt do no Murder and IX Thou shalt not bear false Witness &c." Below the design is etched, "Remarks upon a late charge delivered not 100 Miles from Y--k. Vide Rememr.pt. 2nd 1781- page 239."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Archbishop Laud charging his clergy
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Etched beneath title: Hac itur ad astra' Anglicé - This is the road to Lambeth., and Ms. note in ink in an unidentified hand on verso: Before price 2s. was etched. Numbered also on verso in upper left.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and York
- Subject (Name):
- Markham, William, 1719-1807.
- Subject (Topic):
- Bishops, Clergy, Clothing & dress, Interiors, Preaching, and Torches
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A. Bp. Laud charging his clergy [graphic]
2. Commodore St. Jago returning victorious [graphic]
- Creator:
- Bretherton, Charles, -1783, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- publish'd Jany. 22d. 1782.
- Call Number:
- 782.01.22.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from item. and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- British and England
- Subject (Name):
- Johnstone, George, 1730-1787.
- Subject (Topic):
- Military officers and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Commodore St. Jago returning victorious [graphic]
3. Sampson overcome by a Philistian [graphic]
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [not before 1 October 1782]
- Call Number:
- 782.10.01.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The Bow Street magistrate and campaigner against gambling, Sampson Wright, is shown seated at a table being assailed by a man who has entered the door on the right. On the left another man (probably meant to be John Bond, Wright's clerk) expresses alarm, and on the right a dismayed youth wipes away a tear
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker and date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted to 44 x 29 cm.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd by Bonde at the Thieftakers Office, Bow Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London
- Subject (Name):
- Wright, Sampson, Sir, -1793 and Bond, John, active 1782
- Subject (Topic):
- Threats, Judges, Gambling, Interiors, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Sampson overcome by a Philistian [graphic]