Punch,  55 (1868), 129.

The Railway Robin Hood and Little John

Anon

Genre:

Poetry, Drollery

Subjects:

Railways, Transport, Crime, Commerce, Charlatanry


    Parodying the myths associated with Robin Hood and Little John, this poem describes the fate of Robin and John, who raise railway fares and 'put upon' the public, a measure which results in the 'rogues' going bankrupt. Refers to the worsening financial prospects of several southern railway firms, who raised fares in order to boost profits.



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