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Street scene depicting events surrounding the South Sea Bubble (1711-1720)

The original painting was exhibited at the Bank of England to mark the recovery from illness of King George III

France for Le Mans 19th April 1970

Steve Whitton

A Rank Deception mb-width 4541 Street scene depicting events surrounding'A Rank Deception', 1873. Britain's troops are on manoeuvres. Private Leary warns Private Smithers that if the officer hears him say he has lost half a stone through marching, he will be court martialled for losing government property. They were given no choice in army life, being owned body and soul. From Punch, or the London Charivari, February 8, 1873.