George Sclater-Booth MP, President of Local Government Board mb-code BE035275 but this cartoon relates to

but this cartoon relates to the loss of the 'Agincourt' which had become stranded at Gibraltar

12th June 1896

'Portrait of Emperor Napoléon I Bonaparte'

View showing water vessels pulling up to the jetty at Hungerford Stairs

There was much agitation in Ireland at the time against the payment of rent

George Sclater-Booth MP, President of Local Government Board mb-code BE035275 but this cartoon relates toGeorge Sclater Booth MP, President of Local Government Board, 1878. While a Conservative member of parliament, Sclater Booth was Secretary to the Poor Law Board. He promoted charitable assistance and relief from the public rates which caused so much distress to the poor, particularly in the East End of London. He was later Secretary to the Treasury, a privy councillor, and President of Local Government Board during which time he helped bring about the