New V-c-r-g-l [Viceregal] Amphitheatre :
near C-k H-ll [Cork Hill], the public are most respectfully informed, that the grand Indian juggler ...
Summary: | 19th century Irish satirical broadside. Disturbances often occurred on William III's birthday during the decoration of his monument in College Green; at the request of Lord Mayor Richard Colley Wellesley, 2nd Earl of Mornington and Marquess, the decoration of the statue was prohibited in 1822. A riot followed and troops were called out. Many 'Orange' broadsides and prints were issued attacking the Lord Lieutenant. |
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
Published / Created: |
[Dublin:
s.n.,
1822]
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Notes: | This item is held in the Ephemera Department. Extracts include: '... having recovered from the late desparate attack which was made on his life intends to commence his long-expected exhibition at the Great Builiding, near C-k H-ll [Cork Hill] ...'. Caption title. Royal coat of arms at head of item. Physical description: 1 sheet : ill. ; 37 x 18 cm. more |