 ... plate, Mr. Vincent tells us in his very useful guide, is exceedingly rich, and comprises gifts from kings and emperors, souvenirs from other regiments, and spoils taken from the enemy, one of the most recent additions being a massive ram's head of...  A guide to Woolwich - Page 21by John Grant - 1841 - 80 pagesFull view - About this book
 | 1844 - 320 pages
...one of such grandeur as to induce thousands of the inhabitants of the metropolis to enjoy the scene. On the parade, in front of the grand entrance to the...magnificent East Indian piece, taken by the British at the sicae of Bhurtpoor. On the right side of the carriage is the following inscription :— TO THE KING,... | |
 | sir John Richard Somers Vine - 1881 - 492 pages
...spaciouH ridingschool. The whole building is arranged for the accommodation of from 3,000 to 4,000 men. On the Parade in front of the grand entrance to the barracks, stand five large pieces of orduance, mounted upon handsome bronzed carriages. The centre gun, " a fine... | |
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