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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/93/30
Former Reference1/187
TitleThe Expedition Fly Overturned : or Caution in Politics
Date[1800-1809]
DescriptionIn the background a small coach, marked 'Expedition Fly' has lost a wheel. Two men discuss the accident. One, in a tall round-hat, says:
"Why John, there be the Exposition Fly overturned opposite St James's Gate. Why dost not thee lend a hand? - They say they have made a pretty kettle of fish of it."
The other man, standing with his hands in his pockets, replies:
"I tell thee what Bill… - Feather always said to I, never trouble thy head about state affairs." Available on CD 158.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationIt may refer to the Walcheren Expedition of 1809.
Physical DescriptionPencil drawing with text in ink. Size 279 x 205 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/1/93/20 for more on the Walcheren Expedition.
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