'Sir Cecils budget for paying the national debt', 1874. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

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'Sir Cecils budget for paying the national debt', 1874. Chelsea Hospital falling into ruins, whilst pensioners are fleeing. In the distance Sir Cecil Wray is being mobbed by a group of maid-servants and a pensioner.

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