The Gladstone Pill David with harp Taken from Richmond Bridge

Taken from Richmond Bridge

Bird's-eye view of the Thames Haven Dock

he wears ermine and is depicted placing a crown atop his wig

Also shows the Tower of London in the distance

The Gladstone Pill David with harp Taken from Richmond Bridge'The Gladstone Pill', 1860. Dr Gl dst ne says: There, Mr Bull Swallow it at once, and it will Relieve your Chest Directly. Mr Gladstone's 1860 Budget had increased direct taxation once again. Here, Gladstone is shown presenting his Income Tax pill to an ailing John Bull. There is a hidden joke here at Gladstone's expense: his Budget speech had had to be delayed from the 6th February to the 10th. He had had a chest infection and, having lost his voice,