'A sudden surprize to the City Militia ...', 1774. Artist: John Nixon

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'A sudden surprize to the City Militia ...', 1774. The gateway of the Honourable Artillery Company headquarters. Children climbing and sitting on the walls watch while a bull scatters ranks of volunteers. A large dog with BLUNT on his collar attacks the bull.

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