The Political Situation Finish:20-pack Start of a TT race

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The man warming his hands at the fire is a rural worker

Her little crown shows her to be one of the social elite

Both men are wearing frock coats and cravats

The Political Situation Finish:20-pack Start of a TT race'The Political Situation', 1860. This cartoon shows all the various gamekeepers employed on the estates of the Members of Parliament in 1860. Even as late as 23rd August, Parliament was still sitting. Palmerston is seen telling them not to bother waiting, as their masters won't 'be up' for a long time. This is a clear indication of the general status of those serving in Parliament at the time. At last, according to Mr Punch, 'the weary Session, which