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An English Essay on the Polignac System

by Henry Heath, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published circa August 1830
9 7/8 in. x 14 5/8 in. (251 mm x 372 mm) plate size; 10 1/2 in. x 15 1/2 in. (267 mm x 393 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by Sir Edward Dillon Lott du Cann, 2018
Reference Collection
NPG D48827

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  • Samuel William Fores (baptised 1761-1838), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 109 portraits.
  • Henry Heath (1801-1858), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 29 portraits.

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Current affairs

George IV dies at Windsor on 26 June; William IV succeeds to the throne.
Duke of Wellington resigns as Prime Minister to be succeeded by Earl Grey.
'Captain Swing' disturbances among agricultural districts in southern England. Taking their name from a mythical leader, hundreds of labourers break the threshing machines that threaten their winter employment.

Art and science

Liverpool and Manchester Railway opens; MP William Huskisson is run down by a train and killed at the inaugural ceremony.
William Cobbett publishes Rural Rides; a nostalgic tribute to the English countryside which expresses dismay at the sweeping changes taking place.

International

July Revolution in France overthrows the Bourbon dynasty. Charles X goes into exile in England and Louis Philippe, Duc d'Orleans is proclaimed King by the Chamber of Deputies who fear European opposition to the declaration of a second Republic.

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