A Mutual Understanding dogs Two views of the City

Two views of the City of London Lying-in Hospital for married women at Shaftesbury House

This print was published in support of a campaign directed against gin drinking among London's poor

T Thirtell

European post-war austerity

A Mutual Understanding dogs Two views of the City'A Mutual Understanding', 1883. The British Lion, clutching a bag of money, is seen negotiating with the foxy M de Lesseps. This relates to an ongoing discussion concerning the Suez Canal. It had been proposed that a second canal be constructed. France opposed this suggestion. However, it was eventually agreed that a second canal would be constructed on receipt of a loan of 8,000,000 from Britain. However, there was a continuing concern that the