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The New Bishop of Derry

The New Bishop of Derry.jpg Death of the Duke of Kent - Presenting the commons’ address of condolence to the Duchess at Kensington PalaceThumbnailsThe Kentish Lady that did not go to the CoronationDeath of the Duke of Kent - Presenting the commons’ address of condolence to the Duchess at Kensington PalaceThumbnailsThe Kentish Lady that did not go to the CoronationDeath of the Duke of Kent - Presenting the commons’ address of condolence to the Duchess at Kensington PalaceThumbnailsThe Kentish Lady that did not go to the CoronationDeath of the Duke of Kent - Presenting the commons’ address of condolence to the Duchess at Kensington PalaceThumbnailsThe Kentish Lady that did not go to the CoronationDeath of the Duke of Kent - Presenting the commons’ address of condolence to the Duchess at Kensington PalaceThumbnailsThe Kentish Lady that did not go to the Coronation

Apropos of this, there was a little joke, in the shape of a drawing by H. B., which can neither be placed as a satirical print, nor a caricature, but is a simple bit of pure fun. About the time of this discussion, the Bishopric of Derry was vacant, value about £11,000 a year, and it was humorously suggested that, to save the nation the £10,000, the Princess Victoria should be made the bishop of Derry