St. Andrews Castle

An historical description of the Tower of London

1799

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 thelions, 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 thejewel 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...