Chick Gallery

Cartoon, A Bit of Animated Nature

Cartoon, A Bit of Animated Nature, the Protectionist Cuckoo in the Hedge Sparrow's Nest. A satirical depiction of Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer, as the cuckoo, and Lord John Russell (of the previous Liberal government) as the hedge sparrow. The Conservative government had just passed the Militia Bill by a large majority, the same Bill which the Liberal government had been unsuccessful with.
1852

© Mary Evans Picture Library

Red Lion Tavern

Various aspects of the old Red Lion Tavern. Possibly dating from the mid-16th century, this rambling building stood in Chick Lane (also called West Street) near Saffron Hill in West Smithfield, and adjacent to the Fleet Ditch, a sluggish, dirty stream. It was an overcrowded area known for criminals and prostitutes. The Tavern provided accommodation for coin counterfeiters and contained a private still

© Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection

Rabbits playing football on an Easter postcard

Rabbits playing football on an Easter postcard, with a chick as goalkeeper. Date: circa 1900s

© Mary Evans Picture Library / John Maclellan

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