Robberies
Robberies
ROBBERY in the ancient Treasury of Westminster Abbey was perpetrated in the year 1303. The details, which are very curious, are given by…
Robberies: John
It appears that the sacrist of Westminster having found certain cups, etc., spoke to some of the monks, and asked their advice thereon…
Robberies: Westminster
It seems that the Master of the Wardrobe himself, John de Drokenesford, was present in London on the king's affairs when the investigations…
Robberies: Podelicote
There is little reason to doubt that a large quantity of the treasure-that consisting of the plate and jewels-was recovered. One of the…
Robberies: Hartsyde
In an account of "jewells and other furnishings," which were "sould and deliuered to the Queen's most excellent Matie from the Xth of…
Robberies: Edwards
The daring attempt of BLOOD to steal the REGALIA in the Tower, during the reign of Charles II., although generally known to most readers…
Robberies: Beckman
The old keeper now raised himself, and, freeing his mouth from the gag, cried, "Treason! Murder !" which, being heard by his daughter, she…
Robberies: Parrot
In this "robustious struggle" a large pearl, a fair diamond, and a number of smaller stones, were bulged from the crown; but both the…
Robberies: Blood
The attempted robbery was soon afterwards made known to the king, who commanded that the two persons first seized, and who had been lodged…
Robberies: Lovat
A singular anecdote is related of the famous Lord Lovat, of Jacobite tendencies. This nobleman was one evening in a ball-room in the house…
Robberies: Sergent
This magnificent collection was stolen in a singular manner. After the days of bloodshed of August 10th and September 2nd the national…
Robberies: Mademoiselle
A robbery of jewels, under singular circumstances, occurred in Paris towards the close of 1827, at the house of the famous actress…
Robberies: Pereira
Notwithstanding the strong endeavours to save the culprits, they were sentenced to the pillory and ten years' hard labour. In the "Greville…
Robberies: Toledo
Cathedral treasures, although no doubt guarded with mundane precautions in addition to the sacred prestige attached to them, have been the…