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Oct. 10, 1952 - Armour Purchase for the Tower. : Fifty-two pieces of armour from the collection of the late William Randolph Hearst, the American newspaper proprietor, have been bought for the Tower of London at a cost of 30, 000. It is the most importance acquisition of modern times. The Pilgrim rust subscribed 8500, the National Art Collection Fund 7500, the Tower Armouries Fund 7000 and a special Exchequer grand of 7000. Rearrangement of the Tower Armouries gallaries will be necessary. Photo Shows A. Davies, is seen cleaning horses head armour-showing on lefta sui of Tilting armour (German 1490)

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7000 7500 8500 Acquisition Armouries Bought Cost Exchequer Fund Hearst Importance Necessary Pilgrim Proprietor Purchase Rearrangement Rust Subscribed Tilting

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