The City Race mb-code 2319718 the harlot is now dying

the harlot is now dying from venereal disease and has been transferred to the sick room (of Bridewell Prison)

watched by a large crowd which includes horse and foot guards

John Kelsey the Quaker

'The Picadilly nuisance'

The City Race mb-code 2319718 the harlot is now dying'The City Race', 1771. Nash, on crutches inscribed Treasury leads a race to the Mansion House, followed by Sawbridge, Crosby (who has fallen down), Hallifax, Townsend and Bankes. In the background Wilkes, in mayoral robes, holds the cap of liberty aloft on a staff while Bull restrains the crowds, who are being harangued by Horne. It is an allusion to the mayoral election of1771.