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1820 / Cato Street Escape
As the police raid their base in Cato Street, four conspirators escape from a rear window. All are later arrested. Date: 23 February 1820
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1820 Arrested Cato Conspiracy Conspirators Escape Raid Rear Base
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the chaotic moment of the Cato Street Conspiracy escape on 23 February 1820 in Britain. The Cato Street Conspiracy was an attempted coup d'état orchestrated by a group of radicals, led by Arthur Thistlewood, who aimed to assassinate the Cabinet and seize power. The conspirators had rented a house at 10 Cato Street in London as their base of operations. On the night of the planned attack, a large police force, led by Inspector Charles Rowan, raided the house. In the ensuing chaos, a fierce gun battle ensued between the conspirators and the police. Four of the conspirators, including Thistlewood, managed to escape through a rear window, leaving behind their comrades. Despite their brief success, the conspirators' escape was short-lived. They were quickly recaptured and brought to trial. The Cato Street Conspiracy was a significant event in British history, highlighting the political tensions and unrest of the time. This photograph, taken from a contemporary print, provides a unique glimpse into this pivotal moment in history, capturing the sense of danger, excitement, and uncertainty that surrounded the Cato Street Conspiracy.
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