The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 350, January 3, 1829 By: Various
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 350, January 3, 1829 offers a diverse range of content, providing readers with a well-rounded reading experience. From insightful articles to entertaining stories, this publication covers a wide array of topics, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy. The writing is engaging and thought-provoking, keeping readers captivated from start to finish. Overall, this volume is a delightful read that is sure to entertain and educate readers of all interests. First Page: THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION. VOL. 13, No. 350.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1829. [PRICE 2d. BRUCE CASTLE, TOTTENHAM. [Illustration: BRUCE CASTLE, TOTTENHAM.] The engraving represents this interesting structure, as it appeared in the year 1686; being copied from a print, after a picture by Wolridge. The original castle was very ancient, as appears by the foundations, and an old brick tower over a deep well, the upper part of which has been used as a dairy. The castle is said to have been built by Earl Waltheof, who, in 1069 married Judith, niece to William the Conqueror, who gave him the earldom of Northampton and Huntingdon for her portion. Matilda or Maud, their only child, after the death of Simon St. Liz, her first husband, married David, first of the name, king of Scotland; and Maud, being heiress of Huntingdon, had in her own right, as an appendix to that honour, the manor of Tottenham in Middlesex. Robert Bruce, grandson of David, Earl of Huntingdon, and grandfather to Robert I. of Scotland, memorable as the restorer of the independence of his country, became one of the competitors for the crown of Scotland in 1290, but being superseded by John Baliol, Bruce retired to England, and settled at his grandfather's estate at Tottenham, repaired the castle, and acquiring another manor, called it and the castle after his own name... Continue reading book >>

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 350, January 3, 1829 By: Various

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 350, January 3, 1829 offers a diverse range of content, providing readers with a well-rounded reading experience. From insightful articles to entertaining stories, this publication covers a wide array of topics, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy. The writing is engaging and thought-provoking, keeping readers captivated from start to finish. Overall, this volume is a delightful read that is sure to entertain and educate readers of all interests.

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THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

VOL. 13, No. 350.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1829. [PRICE 2d.

BRUCE CASTLE, TOTTENHAM.

[Illustration: BRUCE CASTLE, TOTTENHAM.]

The engraving represents this interesting structure, as it appeared in the year 1686; being copied from a print, after a picture by Wolridge.

The original castle was very ancient, as appears by the foundations, and an old brick tower over a deep well, the upper part of which has been used as a dairy. The castle is said to have been built by Earl Waltheof, who, in 1069 married Judith, niece to William the Conqueror, who gave him the earldom of Northampton and Huntingdon for her portion. Matilda or Maud, their only child, after the death of Simon St. Liz, her first husband, married David, first of the name, king of Scotland; and Maud, being heiress of Huntingdon, had in her own right, as an appendix to that honour, the manor of Tottenham in Middlesex.

Robert Bruce, grandson of David, Earl of Huntingdon, and grandfather to Robert I. of Scotland, memorable as the restorer of the independence of his country, became one of the competitors for the crown of Scotland in 1290, but being superseded by John Baliol, Bruce retired to England, and settled at his grandfather's estate at Tottenham, repaired the castle, and acquiring another manor, called it and the castle after his own name... Continue reading book >>

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