863042 The Grand Conference, or Jew Predominant, 1753 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the 1745 Jacobite rising, Jews remained loyal, defending London while Samson Gideon strengthened the finances. Prime Minister Henry Pelham brought in the Jewish Naturalization Act 1753 to allow oaths of allegiance without using the word \'Christian\', but Tories in the Commons objected and Pelham was forced to repeal it. Gideon was lampooned and he resigned membership of the Bevis Marks Synagogue.); English, out of copyright.