Rich's Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden rudder 'The Chelsea Pensioner'

'The Chelsea Pensioner'

with verses beneath

was Governor of Gibraltar 1779-83 during which time he defended the colony from Spanish attack

A corpulent man is holding three wigs on a stand

'New London Bridge'

Rich's Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden rudder 'The Chelsea Pensioner''Rich's Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent Garden', 1732. Scene of John Rich's triumphant entry into Covent Garden with a procession of performers and props passing through the piazza. On December 7th 1732, John Rich moved his playhouse at Lincoln's Inn Fields to Covent Garden, the theatre later became the Royal Opera House. Below the image is a set of verse.