2-501-186 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

Britannia congratulating the Lord Mayor of London, 1771. 'Britannia congratulating the Right Hon Brass Crosby, Esq, Lord Mayor and Mr Alderman Oliver, on their Releasement from the Tower, at the rising of Parliament May 8 1771...'. Britannia, followed by Aldermen, greeting Crosby and Oliver outside the Tower of London, with verses beneath. Crosby and Oliver clashed with Parliament over the publication of parliamentary debates.