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An exact representation of the Burning, Plundering and Destruction of Newgate by the Rioters on the memorable 7th June 1780, engraved by Henry Roberts, 1781

O'Neale, Jefferyes Hamett (c.1750-1801) (after); British. Medium: engraving. Date: 1781. Part of the Gordon Riots when Lord George Gordon (1751-93) led a demonstration to the House of Commons petitioning for a repeal of the 1778 Papist Act, which had lifted many of the penalties put on Roman Catholics; Henry Roberts (1710-90) engraver; Provenance: Private Collection. Photographic Rights The Bridgeman Art Library.