Picture No | 10267303 |
Date | 1833 |
Description | Sabbath Observance Bill cartoon |
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A detailed cartoon poking fun at supporters of the Sabbath Observance Bill of 1833 which sought to ban all types of trading and leisure pursuits on a Sunday. Several henchmen are seen hunting down and punishing people for eating, drinking or merely going for a Sunday stroll.
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Source | Unattributed cartoon on an original 18th century print |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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