Two Drops of Comfort Size:M: 60 x 45cm Chancel of St Peter and

Chancel of St Peter and St Paul

'Oh Raree Show'

The triple gibbet and cart used for hanging can be seen in the centre

'Pleading'

The wife is in her boudoir talking with counsellor Silvertongue

Two Drops of Comfort Size:M: 60 x 45cm Chancel of St Peter and'Two Drops of Comfort', 1871. A publican holds up a notice detailing the latest proposed government measures whilst one of his regulars keeps a firm grip on his beer with one hand, whilst he daintily grips his chaser with the other. The cabby's long whip rests in the crook of his arm. At this time Henry Austin Bruce was Home Secretary and this cartoon relates to his new Licensing Bill. This proposed that people should have access to a selection of