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The Railway King! Down Upon Him
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The Railway King! Down Upon Him
The Railway King! Down Upon Him! Satirical cartoon mocking the downfall of railway financier George Hudson. He is held upside-down by a bird - perhaps a crow or raven - dressed as a judge, while money falls out of his pockets. In 1853 Hudson lost three court cases brought against him and became bankrupt. Date: 1853
Media ID 23426222
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1850s 1853 Bankrupt Downfall Falls Finance Financial Financier Held Hudson Judge Mar21 Mocking Money Pockets Satire Satirical Symbolising
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