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Cato Street conspiracy, 1820. Artist: William Henry Harriott
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Cato Street conspiracy, 1820. Artist: William Henry Harriott
Cato Street conspiracy, 1820. Interior view of the hayloft in Cato Street in Marylebone, London, occupied by the conspirators who were plotting to assassinate the British Cabinet in 1820
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Media ID 15176894
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Arthur Arthur Thistlewood Cato Street Cato Street Conspiracy Farm Hayloft Hideout Marylebone Plot Thistlewood William Henry City Of Westminster Harriott
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This print captures a significant moment in British history - the infamous Cato Street conspiracy of 1820. Created by artist William Henry Harriott, this etching provides an intriguing glimpse into the interior of the hayloft located on Cato Street in Marylebone, London. It was within these very walls that a group of conspirators plotted to assassinate the entire British Cabinet. The image showcases the modest hideout where Arthur Thistlewood and his fellow revolutionaries gathered to devise their audacious plan. The monochrome tones add an air of mystery and secrecy to this historic scene, transporting viewers back to a time when political unrest loomed over England. The location itself is steeped in significance, situated in the heart of Westminster - Britain's political epicenter. This clandestine meeting place served as both shelter and headquarters for those who sought radical change during this tumultuous period. Harriott's skillful rendering brings forth intricate details such as the rustic farm elements juxtaposed against a backdrop of urbanity. The narrow lane leading up to Cato Street hints at its hidden nature, while also symbolizing the path taken by these rebels towards their dangerous plot. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this nineteenth-century artwork serves as a powerful reminder of past struggles for freedom and justice within our country's complex history.
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