The Battle of Bangor (BM 1868,0808.6539)

An affray between a young man and a bishop, both supported by followers; all are mounted on goats and much caricatured. The layman is fashionably dressed and wears a leek in his round hat. He aims an antique weapon, the barrel inscribed 'Owen Tudor's Pocket Pistol', at the bishop, who wears a mitre and raises his crosier in both hands to smite. Two lean and grotesque parsons, wearing bands, are behind the bishop; one shouts "Kill me and spare his Lordship!!" Behind the layman (left) is a crowd of yokels armed with pitchforks, a sickle, &c. All wear leeks in their hats. Large disks inscribed 'Cheese' fly through the air towards the bishop. One of their number lies on the ground on his back. Behind the bishop is a church. 26 May 1796
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