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Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital
Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market. Children begging with an effigy of Guy Fawkes on 5 November 39, men bringing a patient on a stretcher into St. Bartholomews Hospital 40 and drovers driving sheep into Smithfield Market 41. Woodcut engraving after an illustration by Isaac Taylor from City Scenes, or a Peep into London, by Ann Taylor and Jane Taylor, published by Harvey and Darton, Gracechurch Street, London, 1828. English sisters Ann and Jane Taylor were prolific Romantic poets and writers of childrens books in the early 19th century
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This woodcut engraving, titled 'Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market,' is an intriguing snapshot of London life in the early 19th century, as depicted in the book 'City Scenes, or a Peep into London' by Ann and Jane Taylor. The sisters, who were renowned Romantic poets and writers of children's books, offer a vivid description of this bustling city scene. At the heart of the image, an effigy of Guy Fawkes is displayed, symbolizing the annual Bonfire Night celebrations commemorating the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Children, dressed in rags, can be seen begging from passersby, clutching the Guy Fawkes effigy. In the background, men carry a patient on a stretcher into St. Bartholomew's Hospital, while in the foreground, drovers herd sheep into Smithfield Market. The engraving also captures the diverse trades and professions of the time, with a postman delivering mail, a carrier sharpening his knives, a clockmaker adjusting a clock, and a servant holding a stick to strike the bells of a nearby church. The legal and administrative sectors are also represented, with figures entering a law office and a temple. This intricate woodcut engraving, produced by Isaac Taylor, offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of London during the early 19th century. It serves as an educational and historical record, showcasing the city's rich tapestry of trades, professions, and traditions.
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