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Sons of Friendship-Scene Chandois Street, London, 1870
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Sons of Friendship-Scene Chandois Street, London, 1870
Sons of Friendship-Scene Chandois Street, London, 1870. Depicts members of a club (possibly The Brilliants ) fighting around a table on which are overturned glasses, a broken punch-bowl, a pipe and other objects. Candlesticks and mugs are flying through the air, and in the background on the left two men are attacking each other with a mallet and a mug
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Alcohol Attack Brawl Chaos Clubhouse Cruikshank Disorder Disruption Disruptive Drinking Drunk Drunk And Disorderly Drunkenness Eating Isaac Isaac Cruikshank Punch Violence Violent City Of Westminster Metaphor
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The captivating print titled "Sons of Friendship-Scene Chandois Street, London, 1870" takes us back to a chaotic moment in history. Depicting members of a club, possibly The Brilliants, engaged in an intense brawl around a table strewn with overturned glasses and a broken punch-bowl. This engraving by Isaac Cruikshank captures the essence of disorder and disruption that prevailed during the 19th century. In this scene of mayhem, candlesticks and mugs are seen flying through the air as two men on the left side attack each other with unusual weapons - one wielding a mallet while the other retaliates with a mug. The atmosphere is filled with violence as these individuals engage in drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Located on Chandois Street in London's City of Westminster, this clubhouse-turned-battlefield becomes an avenue for metaphorical expression. Through caricature-like figures engaged in physical altercations over food and drink, this image serves as a powerful commentary on societal tensions at that time. Preserved within Guildhall Library and Art Gallery archives today, this monochrome photograph offers us glimpses into an era where alcohol-fueled brawls were not uncommon. It stands as a reminder of our collective past while also serving as a cautionary tale against violence and excessive drinking.
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