Punch,or The London Charivari, Volume 105, July 22nd, 1893 By: Various
Punch, or The London Charivari, Volume 105, July 22nd, 1893 is a witty and satirical collection of cartoons, articles, and jokes that capture the spirit of British humor in the late 19th century. The illustrations are beautifully drawn and the writing is sharp and clever, poking fun at various aspects of society and politics. The magazine covers a wide range of topics, from the latest fashions to current events, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in Victorian culture. It offers a unique window into the attitudes and concerns of the time, providing both entertainment and insight into the social issues of the era. Overall, Punch, or The London Charivari, Volume 105, July 22nd, 1893 is a charming and entertaining publication that is sure to entertain fans of historical satire and comedy. It's a fascinating glimpse into the past that is both funny and thought-provoking. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI VOLUME 105, JULY 22nd 1893 edited by Sir Francis Burnand A LONDON PEST. To an impartial observer the public, philanthropic, and municipal attempts to honour the memory of the great and good, if sometimes mistaken, Earl of SHAFTESBURY, appear to have been singularly unfortunate. The West End Avenue that bears his name is more full of music halls, theatres, pot houses, and curious property, than any street of equal length and breadth in the whole Metropolis. Lord SHAFTESBURY may not have been a Puritan, but he was essentially a serious man, and his sympathies were more with Exeter Hall than with the Argyle Rooms; and yet, in the street which is honoured by his name, it has been found impossible to remove the old title of this historic place from the stone facade of the Trocadero. The fountain at Piccadilly Circus, which has been unveiled as the second of the SHAFTESBURY memorials, is surmounted by what? Some writers have called it a girl, some have called it a boy; many of the public, no doubt, regard it as a mythological bird, and it certainly looks like the Bolognese Mercury flying away with the wings of St. Michael. We are told, on authority, that it represents Eros, the Greek god of love, and his shaft is directed to a part of London that, more than any other part, at night, requires the bull's eye and the besom of authority... Continue reading book >>

Punch,or The London Charivari, Volume 105, July 22nd, 1893 By: Various

Punch, or The London Charivari, Volume 105, July 22nd, 1893 is a witty and satirical collection of cartoons, articles, and jokes that capture the spirit of British humor in the late 19th century. The illustrations are beautifully drawn and the writing is sharp and clever, poking fun at various aspects of society and politics.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics, from the latest fashions to current events, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in Victorian culture. It offers a unique window into the attitudes and concerns of the time, providing both entertainment and insight into the social issues of the era.

Overall, Punch, or The London Charivari, Volume 105, July 22nd, 1893 is a charming and entertaining publication that is sure to entertain fans of historical satire and comedy. It's a fascinating glimpse into the past that is both funny and thought-provoking.

First Page:

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI

VOLUME 105, JULY 22nd 1893

edited by Sir Francis Burnand

A LONDON PEST.

To an impartial observer the public, philanthropic, and municipal attempts to honour the memory of the great and good, if sometimes mistaken, Earl of SHAFTESBURY, appear to have been singularly unfortunate. The West End Avenue that bears his name is more full of music halls, theatres, pot houses, and curious property, than any street of equal length and breadth in the whole Metropolis. Lord SHAFTESBURY may not have been a Puritan, but he was essentially a serious man, and his sympathies were more with Exeter Hall than with the Argyle Rooms; and yet, in the street which is honoured by his name, it has been found impossible to remove the old title of this historic place from the stone facade of the Trocadero.

The fountain at Piccadilly Circus, which has been unveiled as the second of the SHAFTESBURY memorials, is surmounted by what? Some writers have called it a girl, some have called it a boy; many of the public, no doubt, regard it as a mythological bird, and it certainly looks like the Bolognese Mercury flying away with the wings of St. Michael. We are told, on authority, that it represents Eros, the Greek god of love, and his shaft is directed to a part of London that, more than any other part, at night, requires the bull's eye and the besom of authority... Continue reading book >>

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