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The Street Up Again!, 1859
The Street Up Again!, 1859. The defeat of Disraelis Reform Bill in March 1862 brought down Lord Derbys Conservative Government. In this cartoon, parliament is dissolved, and the general election looms. In the meantime, the normal business of government is suspended. John Bull, the Peoples representative, glowers down on Disraeli and Derby (in the crown). Depicted as road-workers, they have dug a large hole in the road which is blocking John Bulls path. Disraeli and Derby were seen therefore as being responsible for the disruption of the smooth passage of government legislation and management of the countrys affairs only one year after the previous election. From Punch, or the London Charivari, April 23, 1859
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The Street Up Again!, 1859 - A Political Cartoon In this political cartoon titled "The Street Up Again!, 1859" we are transported back to a pivotal moment in British history. The defeat of Disraeli's Reform Bill in March 1862 led to the downfall of Lord Derby's Conservative Government, and as a result, parliament was dissolved, paving the way for a general election. Depicted within the cartoon is John Bull, symbolizing the voice of the people, glowering down upon Benjamin Disraeli and Lord Derby. These two prominent figures are portrayed as road-workers who have dug an enormous hole in the road, obstructing John Bull's path. This clever allegory represents how Disraeli and Derby were held responsible for disrupting the smooth passage of government legislation and managing affairs just one year after their previous election victory. The black-and-white engraving captures not only the frustration felt by John Bull but also serves as a satirical commentary on politics during that era. The image showcases elements such as tools like pickaxes and signs indicating roadworks, emphasizing their occupation as laborers tasked with repairing what they had seemingly damaged. This heritage print offers us a glimpse into nineteenth-century British society while highlighting key political players like Benjamin Disraeli (also known as Earl of Beaconsfield) and Edward Stanley (15th Earl of Derby). It reminds us that even in times long past, political struggles were rife with controversy and disruption.
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