The ceremony of the keys at the Tower of London: a Beefeater (Yeoman Warder of the Tower) locks the gates, accompanied by members of the Tower of London Guard. Wood engraving after Frank Holl, 1875.

  • Holl, Frank, 1845-1888.
Date:
Jan. 30 1875
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2535982i
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[London] : [The graphic], Jan. 30 1875.

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1 print : wood engraving ; image 30 x 50.5 cm

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Locking up the Tower. "Who goes there?" "Keys" "Whose keys?". "Queen Victoria's keys." "Advance, Queen Victoria's keys, and all's well." "God bless Queen Victoria." "Amen." Frank Holl. 108 The graphic Jan. 30 1875 109

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Wellcome Collection 2535982i

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