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Copenhagen House pub. by H. Humphrey, 1795 (print)
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Copenhagen House pub. by H. Humphrey, 1795 (print)
GHL55489 Copenhagen House pub. by H. Humphrey, 1795 (print) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: The mass outdoor meeting held by London Corresponding Society in a field behind Copenhagen House, Islington on 12 November 1795 and this caricature published four days after. The meeting was addressed by Thelwall (foreground platform), Hodgson, and Gale Jones. It acclaimed an Address to the Nation, demanding universal suffrage and annual parliaments, a Remonstrance to the King, and Resolutions against the War. Pictured are: John Thelwall (1764-1834) reformer and elocutionist; Richard Hodgson (1760-1816) Hatter, member of the LCS; John Gale Jones (1769-1838) radical political orator and agitator; Charles James Fox (1749-1806) Whig statesman; Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) Theologian and scientist. English sympathy with French Revolution; ); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
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The Copenhagen House pub, captured in this 1795 print by H. Humphrey, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of the time. The image depicts a mass outdoor meeting held by the London Corresponding Society (LCS) in a field behind Copenhagen House, Islington. Published just four days after the event, this caricature provides insight into the demands and aspirations of those present. At the forefront of this gathering stands John Thelwall, a prominent reformer and elocutionist who took to the platform to address his fellow activists. Alongside him are Richard Hodgson, an LCS member and hatter, as well as John Gale Jones – a radical political orator known for his agitating speeches. This meeting was significant in its acclaim for an Address to the Nation that demanded universal suffrage and annual parliaments. It also included a Remonstrance to the King and Resolutions against war. These demands reflect English sympathy with the French Revolution that was sweeping across Europe at that time. Notably depicted in this print are Charles James Fox, a Whig statesman known for his progressive views, as well as Joseph Priestley – both theologian and scientist – who played key roles during this era of political upheaval. Overall, this print from Fine Art Finder captures both historical significance and artistic brilliance while shedding light on an important moment in British history when calls for democratic reforms were gaining momentum.
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