A Mutual Understanding dogs near Grosvenor Square

near Grosvenor Square

disgusted with the Rump Parliament which assembled after Oliver Cromwell's death

Derek 'Lek' Leckenby

On the frozen River Ijsel figures are skating

European post-war austerity

A Mutual Understanding dogs near Grosvenor Square'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