Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library
The times, pl. 1
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 · (c) September 7, 1762
A city on fire, emblematic of the Seven Years War and George III's efforts to bring about peace. In the center, a fire-engine on which stands a man with a badge lettered "GR" aiming his hose at a shop-sign of the globe. Other fire-fighters dressed as soldiers, sailors and Scots in plaid. Beyond, a group of City of London aldermen and butchers cheer William Pitt standing on stilts and pumping bellows to encourage the flames.
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