The Pleasures & Miseries Of London
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Written anonymously and published in 1820, The Tour of Dr Syntax Through the Pleasures & Miseries of London was one of a popular series of comedies featuring the idiosyncratic Dr Syntax, a character originated by William Coombe and drawn by Thomas Rowlandson. These plates are believed to be the work of Robert Cruikshank, father of George Cruikshank.
Dr Syntax & his Spouse plan their trip to London
Setting out for London
Arriving in London
Robbed in St Giles High St
A Promenade in Hyde Park
A Flutter at a Gaming House
At an Exhibition at the Royal Academy
At a Masquerade
In St Paul’s Churchyard on a Wet & Windy Day
Inspecting the Bank of England
Presented to the King at Court
A Night at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
A Visit to the House of Commons
A Trip behind the Scenes at the Opera
A Lecture at the London Institution
Going to Richmond on a Steam Boat
Reading his Play in the Green Room
Overshoots London Bridge & pops overboard into the Thames
Images courtesy of Bishopsgate Institute
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Oh dear — How I WISH they had stayed at home. Just look at the two of them in their cozy cottage, having their customary tea; the little cat begging for their attention — or more likely, pleading with them to remain. (cats always know best……………….) From the first moment, when the Mrs. is bumping along on the back of the horse (lordy), the whole trip looks like an imminent disaster.
Poor lady, she goes through numerous wardrobe changes yet always looks like she is barely keeping up. In fact, she got left out of a couple of the outings. Perhaps languishing in the hotel, with a headache, or homesickness? Doctor, please DO tell your wife it is time to re-pack her trunk — with the feathers, parasols, corsets, ruffles, bonnets and silks — and head back home. Alas.
Thank you, I love this – as a guide at the Soane museum I feel like I live in Regency London myself a lot of the time. Nice to see they went to inspect his Bank of England.