Mr Sponge is introduced to "Ercles".. Handcoloured steel engraving by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees’ Mr. Sponge’s Sporting Tour,, circa 1850

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Location: England
Photo credit: © Lakeview Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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