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An historical description of the tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an account 1. Of its foundation, gradual encrease, and present state. 2. Of its government, customs, and privileges. 3. Of its antiquities, records, and curiosities. 4. Of the lions, and other wild beasts kept there; their nature and properties. 5. Of the spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the history of the Spanish invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small armory; in which, at one view, may be seen arms for 80,000 men. 7. Of the royal train of Artillery; comprehending the various engines of destruction used in war. 8. Of the horse-armory; with curious anecdotes relating to the Kings that fit there on horseback in full armour, from William the conqueror, to the Late King George. 9. Of the jewel-office, and the regalia, used at the coronation of our Kings; and the story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the mint, and the manner of stamping money, written chiefly to direct the attention of spectators to what is most curious in this repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Encrease, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions, and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the Small Armory; in which, at one View, may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse-Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit there on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to his late Majesty. 9. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written-Chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Pictures
Beefeaters (Yeoman Warders) of the Tower of London. Colour process print after P. Renouard, 1888.
Renouard, Charles Paul, 1845-1924.Date: January 28 1888Reference: 2535983i- Books
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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.Date: MDCCC, [1800]- Books
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An historical account of the curiosities of London and Westminster, in three parts. ...
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1782 [1783]- Books
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An historical account of the curiosities of London and Westminster, in three parts. Part I. containing a full description of the Tower of London, and every Thing curious in and belonging to it. Part II. contains the history of Westminster-Abbey, from its Foundation to the present Time; with its Antiquities, Tombs, and Inscriptions. Part III. treats of the old cathedral of St. Paul's, and the New; together with a full Account of the Monument, London-Stone, the City-Wall, Gates, and other Antique Remains.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772] [1774]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Increase, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions, and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small Armory; in which, at one view, may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit there on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to his late Majesty. 9. Of the Jewel - Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1778]- Books
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An historical description of the tower of London, and its curiosities: Giving an account, 1. Of its foundation, gradual increase, and present state. 2. Of its government, customs, and privileges. 3. Of its antiquities, records, and curiosities. 4. Of the lions, and other wild beasts, kept there; their nature and properties. 5. Of the spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the history of the Spanish invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small armory; in which, at one view, may be seen arms for 100,000 men. 7. Of the royal train of Artillery; comprehending the various engines of destruction used in war. 8. Of the horse armory; with curious anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit there on horseback in full armour, from William the conqueror to His Late Majesty. 9. Of the jewel office, and the regalia used at the coronation of our Kings; and the story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the mint, and the manner of stamping money. Written chiefly to direct the attention of strangers to what is most curious in this repository, and to enable them afterwards to describe what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1796- Pictures
Dignitaries of the City of London receiving official addresses while imprisoned in a cell in the Tower of London. Engraving, 1771.
Date: [1771]Reference: 2804595i- Books
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Catalogue des rolles Gascons, Normans et François, conservés dans les archives de la Tour de Londres. ...
Carte, Thomas, 1686-1754.Date: 1743- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Encrease, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada; with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the Small Armory: in which at one View may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse-Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit here on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to the late King George. 9. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository; and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account, 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Increase, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions, and other wild Beasts, kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small Armory; in which, at one View, may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit there on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to his late Majesty. 9. Of the Jewel Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written chiefly to direct the Attention of Strangers to what is most curious in this Repository, and to enable them after wards to describe what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1787]- Pictures
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The beheading of Lords Balmerino and Kilmarnock at Tower Hill, London, in 1746, attended by a large crowd; with portraits of four of the rebel lords. Etching with engraving.
Date: 1700-1799Reference: 43513i- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Encrease, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada; with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the Small Armory: in which at one View may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse-Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit here on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to the late King George. 9. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository; and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLIV. [1760]- Books
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An historical description of St. Paul's Cathedral. Containing 1. The History of the Old Cathedral from its first Foundation, in which many curious Particulars concerning its ancient Customs, Privileges, and Solemnities, are recited. 2. An Account of the Manner of proceeding in taking down the vast Ruins of the Old Cathedral, with the Discoveries and Observations made upon the Spot by Sir Christopher Wren. 3. A full Description of the founding, building, ornamenting, and finishing the present Structure, with Observations on its Beauties and Defects. 4. A full View of every thing curious in it shewn to Strangers. 5. A Comparison of its Dimensions with those of the Old Church; and of the Dimensions of both with those of St. Peter's at Rome. To Which Are Added A Description of the Monument, Some Conjectures concerning London-Stone and other Roman Relicks, And a Review of the Antient Wall and Gates about the City.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1765]- Pictures
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 1875Reference: 2535982i- Books
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An inscription in the Tower of London. Communicated by George Nayler, Esq. York Herald, F. A. S. In a letter to the secretary. Read at the Society of Antiquaries November 5, 1795.
Nayler, George, Sir.Date: 1795]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Increase, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions, and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small Armory; in which, at one view, may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit there on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to his late Majesty. 9. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1774]- Pictures
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Supporters of W.E. Gladstone, wearing 16th century armour, are being led to the Tower of London for imprisonment. Colour lithograph by Tom Merry, 9 April 1887.
Merry, Tom, 1852-1902.Date: 9 April 1887Reference: 565089i- Books
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An historical account of the curiosities of London and Westminster, in three parts. Part I. Contains a full Description of the Tower of London, and every Thing curious in and belonging to it. Part II. Contains the History of Westminster-Abbey, from its Foundation to the present Time; with its Antiquities, Tombs, and Inscriptions. Part III. Treats of the Old Cathedral of St. Paul's and the New; together with a full Account of the Monument, London-Stone, the City Wall, Gates, and other antique Remains.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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An historical description of St. Paul's Cathedral. Containing 1. The History of the Old Cathedral from its first Foundation, in which many curious Particulars, concerning its ancient Customs, Privileges, and Solemnities are recited. 2. An Account of the Manner of Proceeding in taking down the vast Ruins of the Old Cathedral, with the Discoveries and Observations made upon the Spot by Sir Christopher Wren. 3. A full Description of the founding, building, ornamenting, and finishing the present Structure, with Observations on its Beauties and Defects. 4. A full View of every Thing curious in it shewn to Strangers. 5. A Comparison of its Dimensions with those of the Old Church; and of the Dimensions of both with those of St. Peter's at Rome. To which are added, A Description of the Monument, Some Conjectures concerning London-Stone and other Roman Relicks, And a Review of the Antient Wall and Gates about the City.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1753- Pictures
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Edward V and the Duke of York are about to be murdered in their beds by two assassins. Line engraving by A. Birrell after S. Collings, ca. 1790.
Collings, Samuel.Date: 1790Reference: 42760i- Pictures
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The beheading of Christopher Love on Tower Hill, London, in 1651. Engraving with etching and letterpress.
Date: [1651?]Reference: 43471i- Pictures
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Coinage: a coin press with dies, for minting coins, used in the Royal Mint. Engraving, ca. 1740-1760.
Date: 1740-1760Reference: 35635i- Pictures
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The murder of Simon Sudbury at the Tower of London in 1381. Coloured lithograph.
Date: [1845]Reference: 42803i