The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce congregation Tile-hung facade of the Rose

Tile-hung facade of the Rose Tavern as it appeared in about 1730

Westminster during the firework display as part of the peace celebration in 1814

View of Bishopsgate

John Hatchett's house

the Gothic window looks into the ambulatory of St Bartholomew's Priory and almshouses can be seen on the left

The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce congregation Tile-hung facade of the Rose'The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce', 1774; a busy street scene, looking down Crown Court from Cheapside, London. The general theme is the downfall of City businessmen, and the print is a satire on the distress and financial failures of 1773 74.