The Irish Treason Shop Brigade Bishopsgate with figures

Bishopsgate with figures

View of All Hallows Staining

Woman by Spring

'Temple from the River'

Boats and horses can be seen waiting by the shore of the River Thames in the foreground

The Irish Treason Shop Brigade Bishopsgate with figures'The Irish Treason Shop', 1869. The Fenian movement was still causing the British Government problems. The movement had not been pacified by the measures introduced through the recent Irish Bill, and continued to agitate in the most threatening manner for the separation of Ireland from Britain and its authority. Here, a Fenian 'patriot' can be seen buying arms from what looks like a catholic priest. Outside the door, Mr Punch looks sternly up at Prime