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Unveiling Anti-Irish Prejudices in British Comic Press

Explore the depth of anti-Irish stereotypes in the 1886-93 British comic press through a detailed analysis by Michael de Nie, using cartoons from magazines like Fun and Judy. Discover the historical context and messaging behind these satirical images. Published in History Ireland, January/February 2005.

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Unveiling Anti-Irish Prejudices in British Comic Press

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  1. PIGS, PADDIES, PRAMS AND PETTICOATSIrish Home Rule & the British comic press, 1886-93 The British comic press provided an outlet for the full scope of anti-Irish prejudices. Michael de Nie analyses a range of cartoons from Fun and Judy to find out what they were saying. History IRELAND January/February 2005, pp 42-7

  2. Contents Fun: ‘ On the Road to the Cattle Show' (18 February 1893) Judy: ‘Dismemberment - A Midsummer Day's Dream' (3 August 1887) Judy: ‘Food and Shelter for Sedition and Violence' (30 March 1887) Judy: ‘The Latest and Most Destructive Infernal Machine' (21 April 1886) Judy: ‘St Dunstan and the -‘ (30 December 1885) Fun: ‘The Parnell Peep Show' (26 February 1890) Fun: ‘That Dreadful Child; or the Irish Bank Holiday' (13 April 1887) Judy: ‘Too Strong and Not Strong Enough' (9 June 1886) Fun: ‘Asking His Intentions' (24 February 1886) Judy: ‘Butchered' (8 March 1893)

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