The Irish Treason Shop 1st Baron Hampton View of West Smithfield

View of West Smithfield

Showing the Lambeth shore to the right and the Thames

2nd May 1980

View of Tower Bridge under construction with river traffic in the foreground

a Famous Westler'

The Irish Treason Shop 1st Baron Hampton View of West Smithfield'The Irish Treason Shop', 1869. The Fenian movement was still causing the British Government problems. The movement had not been pacified by the measures introduced through the recent Irish Bill, and continued to agitate in the most threatening manner for the separation of Ireland from Britain and its authority. Here, a Fenian 'patriot' can be seen buying arms from what looks like a catholic priest. Outside the door, Mr Punch looks sternly up at Prime