'Miseries of human life', Smithfield Market, London, c1800. Artist: Anon

'Miseries of human life', Smithfield Market, London, c1800. Artist: Anon

1-238-744 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'Miseries of human life', London, c1800; a citizen in Smithfield Market finds himself between two enraged bulls, while alarmed drovers shout and wave sticks to warn him off.The caption refers to dance steps indulged in by the citizen to avoid injury.

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