Choose PDF type:
| Picture No | 10505159 |
| Date | 1842 |
| Description | John Francis, would- be assassin of Queen Victoria |
| Details |
While riding along the mall, Queen Victoria was shot at by John Francis, a carpenter from Covent Garden. He was reprimanded and charged with high treason, receiving a life-sentence for his crime.
|
| Source | The Illustrated London News, 25th June 1842, page 101 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
| Restrictions |
|
|
Thank you for visiting our website. If you are interested in licensing this image please email us at pictures@maryevans.com or telephone us on +44(0)20 8318 0034. If you are already registered to use this website, you can log in here. |