A more destructive besom of economy could not have been selected from all the ranks of the democracy, or from either party, for that matter, one observer wrote.
They look good sitting alongside a besom if you want to give your tool shed or conservatory something of a rustic look, but are of little use for serious brushing.
The seaward side of the track is defined by bunches of twigs and sticks, shaped like upside-down besom brooms or fire-brooms, which are buried in the sands.
Behind it are two men in threatening postures, one is waving a long stick like the handle of a brush or rake, the other probably a besom broom (blurred).