John, King of England Herman Limbourg showing the traditional Maunday Thursday

showing the traditional Maunday Thursday observances

wearing the suit usually depicted in Punch adorning the figure of the Liberal Prime Minister

Louis Napoleon unveils a crude statue of his cousin Plon-Plon and introduces him as the representative of 'Italian Liberty'

They had previously been imprisoned in 1917 for trying to induce men not to register for consription to serve in the military

John, King of England Herman Limbourg showing the traditional Maunday ThursdayJohn, King of England, (18th century). John, (c1166 1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as 'Richard the Lionheart') as King of England on April 6, 1199. He is best remembered for his power struggle with the barons that led to him being compelled to sign the Magna Carta in 1215.