'Counsellor OP - Defender of our Theatric Liberties', 1809. Artist: James Gillray

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'Counsellor OP - Defender of our Theatric Liberties', 1809. shows Counsellor Clifford standing outside the east front of the new Covent Garden theatre which is in flames. He holds a flaming fire-brand behind his back and three brandy bottles lie on the ground near him.

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Photo credit: © The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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