Murphy the Dick-tater, alias the weather cock of the walk Czar Alex originally an Augustinian priory founded

originally an Augustinian priory founded in the 12th century

losing his hat and wig in the process

Old ballad singer standing on a street corner

It was replaced in 1821 by a new theatre designed by John Nash

Plate IV of A Rake's Progress

Murphy the Dick-tater, alias the weather cock of the walk Czar Alex originally an Augustinian priory founded'Murphy the Dick tater, alias the weather cock of the walk', 1837. A figure with a potato surmounted by a weathervane for head, globe for body, holding bellows and telescope under right arm, umbrella and watering can under left arm, right foot bare, left foot in snow shoe, stands on a pedestal before which are four persons. A reference to the weather predictions of P. Murphy.