Bombs - Guns - Weapons

Oct. 10, 1952 - Armour purchased for the tower: Fifty two pieces of armour from the collection of the late William Randolph Hearst, the American newspaper propietor, have been bought for the Tower of London at a cost of £30, 000. It is the most important acquisition of modern times. The Pilgrims Trust subscribed £8500, the National Art Collection Fund £7500, the Tower Armouries Fund £7000 and a special Exchequer grant of £7000. Rearrangement of the Tower Armouries galleries will be necessary. E. Smith is seen holding a fine example of a French pistol dated 1600

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1600 7000 7500 8500 Acquisition And Pound Armouries Bought Cost Example Exchequer Fifty Fund Galleries Hearst Necessary Pilgrims Propietor Purchased Rearrangement Subscribed

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