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Roman archbishopric of Westminster satire
The Roman archbishopric of Westminster is seen as the thin end of the wedge by protestant England Date: 1850
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1850 Catholicism Dominance Domination Protestant Satire Satirical Thin Wedge Westminster Archbishopric
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1. Title: "The Thin End of the Wedge: A Satirical Take on the Roman Archbishopric of Westminster in 1850s England" This thought-provoking print, dating back to the mid-19th century, offers a satirical commentary on the Roman Archbishopric of Westminster and its perceived encroachment upon Protestant England. The image, published around 1850, captures the unease and tension that arose from the growing influence of Catholicism in a predominantly Protestant society. The Roman Archbishopric of Westminster, established in 1850, marked the first time since the Reformation that a Roman Catholic archbishop resided in England. This event was seen as a significant step towards the re-establishment of the Catholic Church in England and raised concerns among Protestants, who feared the potential for Catholic dominance and the erosion of their religious and cultural identity. The satirical print depicts a large, imposing Roman archbishop, dressed in full regalia, standing at the edge of a wedge. The thin end of the wedge represents England, and the archbishop's dominance is symbolized by the broad, powerful base of the wedge, which represents the Roman Catholic Church. The image underscores the perception that the Roman Archbishopric of Westminster was the thin end of a much larger wedge, poised to split England's religious landscape and potentially dominate its cultural and political fabric. The print serves as a historical reminder of the religious tensions that existed in England during the 19th century and the role that the Roman Catholic Church played in shaping the country's religious and cultural landscape. It also highlights the power of satire as a means of expressing social and political concerns and engaging in public discourse.
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