Regency gentlemen locked up in Radford's Hotel, Carey Street, for nonpayment of a bill at Long's Hotel. Morning and in Low Spirits. A scene in a lock-up house

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Regency gentlemen locked up in Radford's Hotel, Carey Street, for nonpayment of a bill at Long's Hotel. Morning and in Low Spirits. A scene in a lock-up house

FLO4619154 Regency gentlemen locked up in Radford's Hotel, Carey Street, for nonpayment of a bill at Long's Hotel. Morning and in Low Spirits. A scene in a lock-up house. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825. Written by Bernard Blackmantle, a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott.; (add.info.: Regency gentlemen locked up in Radford's Hotel, Carey Street, for nonpayment of a bill at Long's Hotel. Morning and in Low Spirits. A scene in a lock-up house. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825. Written by Bernard Blackmantle, a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott.); © Florilegius

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This image captures a group of Regency gentlemen locked up in Radford's Hotel, Carey Street, for nonpayment of a bill at Long's Hotel. The scene is set in the morning and the men appear to be in low spirits as they contemplate their predicament. The hand-colored copperplate engraving by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London 1825, provides a glimpse into the harsh reality of debtors' prisons during this era. Written by Bernard Blackmantle (a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott), the illustration showcases the desperation and despair faced by those who found themselves unable to settle their debts. The detailed caricature highlights the satirical nature of the situation, with each gentleman displaying a unique expression that conveys their distress. From the stern-faced bailiff overseeing them to the somber atmosphere of confinement, every element adds to the poignant narrative unfolding within Radford's Hotel. As we gaze upon this historical depiction, we are reminded of the consequences that awaited those who fell into financial ruin in Regency England. The stark reality of debtors' prison is brought vividly to life through this powerful image, serving as a poignant reminder of a time when even gentlemen could find themselves locked away for unpaid bills.

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