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Cartoon depicting John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, face to face with Father Thames
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Cartoon depicting John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, face to face with Father Thames
5308820 Cartoon depicting John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, face to face with Father Thames; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, face to face with Father Thames. In 1861 the Board received nearly a million pounds and spent £900, 000 on the Thames Embankment and the Metropolitan Main Drainage Scheme amid at clearing up the Thames and providing London with proper sewage disposal. John Thwaites (1815-1870) a British politician and first Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works. Dated 19th century
01/02/1861); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38432128
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Chairman Father Thames Metropolitan Metropolitan Board Of Works Political Satire Thames Embankment
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This satirical cartoon print depicts John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, in a face-to-face encounter with Father Thames. The scene captures the essence of a crucial moment in London's history, as Thwaites and his team worked tirelessly to clean up the polluted Thames River and improve sewage disposal for the city.
In 1861, the Metropolitan Board of Works received a substantial sum of money and allocated most of it towards ambitious projects like the Thames Embankment and Main Drainage Scheme. These efforts were aimed at transforming London's infrastructure and addressing long-standing issues related to sanitation.
Thwaites, a prominent British politician known for his dedication to public service, is portrayed here in this illustration as he confronts Father Thames - symbolizing both the challenges faced by urban planners at that time and their determination to overcome them.
Through clever satire and political commentary, this cartoon offers a glimpse into the complexities of governance during the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of how visionary leaders like John Thwaites played a pivotal role in shaping modern cities like London through bold initiatives and forward-thinking policies.
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