07 Nov 1841
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 07, 1841
Page
1
A fragmented column shifts the Cotton Twist feature to the fifth page to accommodate a brief item on a fire at the Tower of London. The text references Sir Robert Peel and the XXIst Letter of Cotton Twist amid the disruption.
Aimed at Spain and France, the piece argues that despite suppression of rebellion in Spain, Louis Philippe remains determined to pursue his aims. It criticizes French policy, defends Espartero and Spanish sovereignty, and denounces external interference while noting Britain and Spain tariff issues and smuggling. The article defends Spanish independence and condemns French agitation.
At Exeter Hall on Friday night the Protestant Association held a meeting to commemorate the gunpowder plot. A speaker, born on the Boyne banks, recalled Protestant education and cited the song Protestant Boys and the toast glorious, prous, and immortal memory.
A detailed narrative traces the Tower of London blaze from initial discovery near Bowyer tower at ten minutes past ten on Saturday night through its rapid spread. The Small Armoury and Crown jewels endure peril, while fire engines, troops, and police guard the ruins. The Crown jewels are saved, other treasures perish, and the Armoury roof collapses leaving a li
Major Hall, Mr Stacey and others toured the Bowyer tower ruins to inspect the origin of the fire in the inspection room. Fire officials and reporters noted a stove setup with flues near wooden panels and concluded the blaze likely started from stove flues. An inquiry to identify negligence and examine near by workers was announced, with repairs and safety measures continuing as water tanks supplied by the Thames aided suppression.
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