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John Vane

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John Vane

by Charles Fox, published by Moon, Boys & Graves, after Stephen Poyntz Denning
line engraving, published 2 February 1829
12 in. x 9 1/2 in. (306 mm x 242 mm) plate size; 14 7/8 in. x 12 in. (379 mm x 305 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D38812

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  • John Vane (died 1871), Rector and chaplain to Queen Victoria. Sitter associated with 2 portraits.

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  • Stephen Poyntz Denning (1795-1864), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 8 portraits.
  • Charles Fox (1795-1849), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits.
  • Moon, Boys & Graves (active 1829-1834), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 23 portraits.

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Current affairs

Metropolitan police force of over three thousand paid, uniformed, professional policemen founded by Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel.
Roman Catholic Relief Act grants emancipation; Catholics admitted to vote, sit in parliament and hold almost all public offices.

Art and science

Success of George Stephenson's Rocket steam engine at Rainhill Trials.
First London bus service licensed; the new 'box-on-wheels' contributes greatly to the expansion of the suburbs.
Apsley House completed for the Duke of Wellington by Benjamin Wyatt.
First Oxford and Cambridge boat race.

International

Andrew Jackson is elected President of the United States.

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