Caption title., In two columns with two woodcuts beneath the title., A satire on the Milan Commission and the British government's attempt to compile evidence of Queen Caroline's misbehaviour and infidelity. Printed together with 'A New Song' on the same subject., First line of A new song: O such a dream I had last night, ... ., Partially in verse., First line: Half past 3, cried old Charly with his lanthorn, half-past 3 ..., "Price one penny.", and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Printed by Catnach, 2, Monmouth-Court
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821.
List of the several prisoners to be tried at the next Assizes, to be held at Thetford, in and for the said county, on Friday the 25th day of March, 1757
Description:
Caption title., At head of title, in upper left: Norfolk., Not in ESTC., and Signed beneath printed text by "Israel Long Esq., Sheriff". Contemporary ms. annotations in black ink along left margin of recto; docket title added in ink on verso. For further information, consult library staff.
Caption title., Partly in verse., First line: This unfortunate young woman lived servant with Mrs. Harrison of Mansfield ..., A broadside, with narrative and verse relating the tragic story of Mary Irven. Seduced by a "man of fortune", she became pregnant and concealed her state from those around her before killing the baby and disposing of its remains. She was discovered by her mistress, Mrs. Harrison, in whose house she was a servant, and confessed to the crime., and For further information, consult library staff.
Full, true and correct statement of the grand proceedings ...
Description:
Caption title., First line: "Your Majesty having been pleased to refer to your Privy Council the Queen's memorial ..., A broadside that lays out Queen Caroline's appeal to be rightfully crowned Queen alongside her estranged husband George IV. Despite the withdrawal of the Pains and Penalties Bill following Caroline's trial in the House of Lords, the King continued to shun his wife, culminating in his refusal to allow her entry into the coronation which took place at Westminster Abbey on July 19th, 1821., Ornamental border around imprint., "(Price one penny.)"--Lower right below imprint., and Laid down on modern paper backing. Date of George IV's coronation ("July 19, 1821") added in ink in a contemporary hand. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Henry Baird, printer, No. 21, Paul-Street, Cork
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 and Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821
Caption title., A broadside recording the details of a murder of Ann Clark, committed by the accused Thomas Smith her lodger in Dorchester and the subsequent arrest and trial of Smith for the crime. Clark hanged himself the night before his planned execution., and For further information, consult library staff.
Caption title., In two columns., An account of Queen Caroline's triumphant and provocative procession to St. Paul's on November 29th following the withdrawal of the Pains and Penalties Bill which signified victory over her husband, George IV, at her trial in the House of Lords. Her triumph was celebrated jubilantly by the general public who lined the streets to see her proceed from Brandenburgh House to St. Paul's. "The houses were absolutely roofed with people, and the fronts of them almost invisible from the crowds that filled the windows, &c. The flags were so numerous and varied that they resembled a bed of beautiful tulips.", First line: At an early hour this morning the streets of the metropolis ..., and Laid on to sugar paper. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
J. Muir, printer
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821.
Caption title., Publication information from a similar broadside with identical text but different edition with different border and imprint below border: Printed and sold by James Waston, Tenterdon. Imprint trimmed from this edition?, Includes a woodcut illustration at head of text depicting the conjoined twins, with text "Elisa and Mary Chulkhurst" above and "Biddenden" below; ornamental border., Acquired with an example of a Biddenden Maids biscuit, boxed and shelved separately in Object Room C:A., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
James Weston?
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain. and Biddenden (England)
Subject (Topic):
Conjoined twins, Curiosities and wonders, Charities, and History
Caption title., In two columns., A mock prayer sheet in support of Queen Caroline. ‘Almighty and everlasting God ... we humbly beseech thee to grant thine especial favour to our lawful, gracious, and well beloved Caroline, Queen of these dominions ... we beseech thee to inspire thy people universally to join in unfeigned prayer and supplication, that thou will protect and preserve our Gracious Queen, in tis her time of trial, against the machinations of all her enemies, both foreign and domestic; against all spies and base insinuators, so that their endeavours be brought to nought ...’, and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Printed and published by John Fairburn, Broadway, Ludgate-hill
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821
Caption title., Printed on silk, within decorative borders. Engraved portrait of "Caroline Queen of England" beneath title., Broadside addressed from the Brass Founders and Braziers in support of Queen Caroline in October 1820, a month before the withdrawal of the Pains and Penalties Bill which aimed to annul Caroline’s marriage to George IV. Beneath the address is a response from Queen Caroline together with an ‘Order of the Procession’ in support of the queen., First lines: May it please Your Most Excellent Majesty. We, the operative Workers of Brass ... do most humbly and dutifully approach your Most Gracious Majesty, to offer our congratulations on your Majesty’s return ..., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Printed and published by J. Cowie, 58 Shoe Lane, Holborn
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821. and Brass Founders and Braziers.