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Tower of London (London, England)

Images

  • Lady Jane Grey is led to her execution, handing over her table-book to Sir John Gage. Line engraving with etching by Warren after W. Hamilton, 1802.
  • 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.
  • Doctor Bossy, an infamous medicine vendor performing on stage to a crowd at Tower Hill in an attempt to sell his wares. Etching.
  • A devious itinerant medicine vendor and assistant perform their sales pitch to a suspicious audience, against the backdrop of the Tower of London. Etching, 1792.
  • A devious itinerant medicine vendor and assistant perform their sales pitch to a suspicious audience, against the backdrop of the Tower of London. Etching, 1792.
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Catalogue

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    Beefeaters (Yeoman Warders) of the Tower of London. Colour process print after P. Renouard, 1888.

    Renouard, Charles Paul, 1845-1924. | Date: January 28 1888 | Reference: 2535983i
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    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
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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: 1700-1799 | Reference: 43513i
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    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 | Reference: 2535982i
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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 1887 | Reference: 565089i
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