Thistlewood Collection

Cato Street, Marylebone, London, 1820. Artist: F Moser
Cato Street, Marylebone, London, 1820. View of Cato Street with a description of the capture of the conspirators who were plotting to assassinate the British Cabinet in 1820

Cato Street conspiracy, 1820. Artist: William Henry Harriott
Cato Street conspiracy, 1820. Interior view of the hayloft in Cato Street in Marylebone, London, occupied by the conspirators who were plotting to assassinate the British Cabinet in 1820

Cato Street conspiracy, 1820. Sketch of the premises on Cato Street, Marylebone, London, where Arthur Thistlewood and his associates unsuccessfully plotted to assassinate the British Cabinet

Cato Street Stable / 1820
A view of Cato Street, showing the stable and loft used by the conspirators, where most of the gang were arrested on 23 February 1820 Date: 1820

Capture of the Cato Street Conspirators
The capture of Cato Street conspirators in their hayloft hideout as depicted by George Cruikshank in 1820. Police entering the loft shouted, We are Peace Officers. Lay down your arms

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"The Infamous Thistlewood and the Cato Street Conspiracy: A Dark Chapter in London's History" In the year 1820, hidden within the depths of a hayloft on Cato Street, a group of conspirators gathered in secret. This clandestine meeting place, known as the Hayloft in Cato Street, became the birthplace of one of London's most notorious plots. The lithograph depicting this infamous location transports us back to that fateful night. The dimly lit interior reveals a scene filled with tension and secrecy. It was here that Arthur Thistlewood and his 24 co-conspirators devised their audacious plan. As we gaze upon another engraving showcasing the view of Cato Street itself, we can almost imagine the cloak-and-dagger atmosphere that surrounded this unassuming street. Its seemingly ordinary facade hid an extraordinary plot that would send shockwaves through society. An etching provides us with an intimate glimpse into the very heart of this conspiracy - an interior view of the Hayloft occupied by these daring individuals. Their faces remain shrouded in mystery as they hatched their dangerous scheme against those in power. Arthur Thistlewood himself is captured forever in time through various engravings from around 1820. His face reflects both determination and defiance, embodying the spirit of rebellion that fueled his actions. One lithograph portrays a pivotal moment - eight o'clock at night when Thistlewood and his accomplices were finally apprehended by authorities at Cato Street Edgeware Road. The image captures not only their capture but also serves as a reminder of how close they came to achieving their sinister goals. These images are brought together by artists such as F Moser, William Henry Harriott, George Cruikshank who sought to immortalize this dark chapter in history through their artistry. Through their work, we gain insight into both sides - those who conspired and those who sought to bring them to justice.