Chesterfield Sent to Coventry

This cartoon is included in our website’s History of the Tenth to illustrate their posting in Dublin from May 1823 to July 1824. This and the following five cartoons were published in 1824 by S W Fores of 41 Piccadilly, London. All of them satirise the pompous behaviour of the officers in Dublin society and reflect the deep negative impression made on the local population during that 14 month period. The full title beneath the cartoon is ‘Chesterfield sent to Coventry, or a Display of Military Education’. Chesterfield may be the name of the establishment or club where dancing and card games were available. The officers are sending the place to Coventry in the sense that they refuse to take part in the activities. The military education refers to their explanations that the Tenth do not dance, play cards, enjoy music, or take part in duels.

Regimental Details | 10th Hussars Cartoons 1824