Police Intelligence Size:L: 80 x 60cm Fox close behind

Fox close behind

A night view of Vauxhall Gardens

Flames issue from his rump and from a saucepan tied to his tail

'Men bemoaning peace'

Police Intelligence Size:L: 80 x 60cm Fox close behindPolice Intelligence, 1883. The Liberal Home Secretary, Sir William Harcourt, accepts Mr Punch's salute. In the background, a line of brave British policemen stand to attention. In April 1883, Sir William had introduced his Explosive Substances Bill following a recent attempt by Irish American activists to blow up The Times offices. By now there was round the clock security in place for many government figures, so the Bill went through virtually