Genre:

Illustration

Relevant illustrations:

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Subjects:

Engineering, Politics, Progress, Controversy

    Shows a kilted figure standing on a river bank, wielding sword and a banner labelled 'Buccleuch and nae Thoroughfare' (a reference to the opposition of Walter F Scott (5th Duke of Buccleuch) to the proposed Thames Embankment). He attempts to stop a horse-drawn carriage whose driver is told by Mr Punch to ignore the Scotsman.