Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which the liberty of the British Press is being suspended. Archbishop of Canterbury reads prayers preserving the Regent from the madness of the people

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Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which the liberty of the British Press is being suspended. Archbishop of Canterbury reads prayers preserving the Regent from the madness of the people

527914 Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which the liberty of the British Press is being suspended. Archbishop of Canterbury reads prayers preserving the Regent from the madness of the people.. Top right, the body of Liberty is being driven to the grave. 1817 cartoon on censorship.; Universal History Archive/UIG

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© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1817 Archbishop Canterbury Castlereagh Censor Censorship Driven Eldon Foot Liberty Lord Madness Prayers Preserving Reads Regent Scaffold Stand Suspended Fear

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In this powerful and thought-provoking image, we see a satirical cartoon from 1817 depicting the suspension of the liberty of the British Press. Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand solemnly at the foot of the scaffold, overseeing this disturbing act. The Archbishop of Canterbury reads prayers, supposedly preserving the Regent from what is described as "the madness of the people." In the top right corner, we see the body of Liberty being driven to its grave, symbolizing the suppression of freedom and expression in society. This scene serves as a scathing satire on censorship and government control during that time period. The artist captures a sense of fear and oppression through his depiction of these powerful figures carrying out such drastic measures against press freedom. The contrast between their authority and the helpless figure representing Liberty creates a stark visual commentary on political power dynamics. This historical cartoon serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding freedom of speech and resisting attempts to silence dissenting voices. It is a poignant reflection on how easily liberties can be taken away if not actively protected by society.

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