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Section of grenade prepared by the Cato Street Conspirators, from the Observer, 5 March 1820 (engraving)
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Section of grenade prepared by the Cato Street Conspirators, from the Observer, 5 March 1820 (engraving)
3629291 Section of grenade prepared by the Cato Street Conspirators, from the Observer, 5 March 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of grenade prepared by the Cato Street Conspirators, from the Observer, 5 March 1820. Illustration for The Pictorial Press its Origins and Progress by Mason Jackson (Hurst and Blackett, 1885). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23124526
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Bullets Crate Cylindrical Damp Grenade Gunpowder Magazines Nails Observer Papers Pictorial Pitched Powder Prepared Section Spikes Woodcut Woodcuts Journalism
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This engraving, titled "Section of grenade prepared by the Cato Street Conspirators" offers a glimpse into a significant event in British history. The image showcases a meticulously detailed section of the explosive device used by the Cato Street Conspirators on 5 March 1820. The engraving reveals an array of intriguing elements within this deadly weapon. Bullets, magazines, and nails are strategically placed alongside gunpowder and spikes inside a wooden box. A tin tube containing damp tow serves as the fuze for this cylindrical grenade. The illustration also highlights how early newspapers played a role in documenting such events, with woodcuts depicting scenes like these. The historical context surrounding this image is crucial to understanding its significance. The Cato Street Conspiracy was an audacious plot to assassinate several high-ranking government officials in London during the early 19th century. This engraving provides valuable insight into the conspirators' meticulous planning and their determination to achieve their goals through violence. Through digital cleaning techniques, this print has been preserved for contemporary audiences to appreciate and learn from. Its inclusion in Mason Jackson's book, "The Pictorial Press its Origins and Progress" further emphasizes its importance as an illustrative representation of historical journalism. Bridgeman Images' reproduction ensures that this powerful visual remains accessible for educational purposes while reminding us of the enduring impact that historic events can have on our collective memory.
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