A Mutual Understanding Size:M: 60 x 45cm Punch looks to the future

Punch looks to the future

during the Mayoralty of Sir Claudius Stephen Hunter

As part of the celebrations

Architect's perspective design for the station

opened the second International Exhibition at Brompton

A Mutual Understanding Size:M: 60 x 45cm Punch looks to the future'A Mutual Understanding', 1883. The British Lion, clutching a bag of money, is seen negotiating with the foxy M de Lesseps. This relates to an ongoing discussion concerning the Suez Canal. It had been proposed that a second canal be constructed. France opposed this suggestion. However, it was eventually agreed that a second canal would be constructed on receipt of a loan of 8,000,000 from Britain. However, there was a continuing concern that the