An historical description of the Tower of London, and its numerous curiosities: With an Account Of its Foundation, Increase, present State, Government, Customs and Privileges, Antiquities, Records, &c. Of the Lions, Tigers, and other noble and beautiful Beasts and Birds. Of the Spoils and Trophics of the Spanish Armada, with a full Account of the Destruction of that vast Armament in the Year 1588. Of the Foot Armoury, in which is contained compleat Arms for 100,000 Men. Of the Royal train of Artillery, comprehending the destructive Engines of all Kinds used in War. Of the Horse Armoury, consisting of the Kings, from William the Conqueror, down to George the Second, in compleat Suits of Armour, on Horseback. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia used at Coronations and on other Occasions; with a particular Account of the Attempt made by Colonel Blood to steal the Crown. And some Account of the Mint, and Method of Coining. Compiled principally for the Use of those who visit this wonderful Assemblage of Curiosities; and to enable them, at any future Time, to bring to their Recollection what they have seen.

  • Henry, David, 1710-1792.
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MDCCC, [1800]
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Historical description of the Tower of London and its curiosities

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London : printed by Thomas North, Little Tower Street, MDCCC, [1800]

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60p. ; 120.

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ESTC T86738

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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. (Eighteenth century collections online). Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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