The Hornsey Gate
Sir John Gilbert, R. A.
1878
Wood-engraving
14 x 9.6 cm, vignetted
Sixth illustration for W. H. Ainsworth's Rookwood: A Romance, facing p. 298 (1878 edition).
In one volume, with illustrations by Sir John Gilbert. London: George Routledge and Sons, Broadway, Ludgate Hill; New York: 416 Broome Street, 1878.
Stop thief! stop thief! a highwayman! Not one of them was mute; And all and each that passed that way. — Did join in the pursuit. John Gilpin.
Scanned image and text by Philip V. Allingham.