The turnpike is in the middle distance; with St. Paul's in the background; across fields. The chief interest is in the foreground figures. A 'cit'; resembling John Gilpin; gallops over a sow and pigs; losing his hat and wig. A horse rears; upsetting a fat couple from a two-wheeled gig. A group of 'cits' is approached by a crippled beggar supported on short crutches. A man; woman; and child (? Irish haymakers) walk towards the gate. Behind (right) is a house in front of which is a Punch and Judy show; with spectators and a fat barrow-woman crying her wares