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The New Bishop of Derry

The New Bishop of Derry.jpg West Front of Kensington PalaceThumbnailsThe Kentish Lady that did not go to the CoronationWest Front of Kensington PalaceThumbnailsThe Kentish Lady that did not go to the CoronationWest Front of Kensington PalaceThumbnailsThe Kentish Lady that did not go to the CoronationWest Front of Kensington PalaceThumbnailsThe Kentish Lady that did not go to the CoronationWest Front of 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