Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-01-26

BalLcy-HtRe Vaults, dc, (tc.
We find the following interesting letter in
| in the Newark IN. J.) Advertiser
LONDON, August, 1855
The bridges Of London constitute an inter-
esting and characteristic feature of the city
They have been constructed at different peri
DDS, as the business of the city and its more
| immediate connection required, at an almost
incalculable outlay of expense Some of these
bridges are highly ornamental, and built of
huge blocks of stone, which give them the ar-
pearance of great strength and durability
Waterloo Bridge is noble architectural work.
its length being 1850 feet 1t consists of 9
eliptical arches, each l2O feet span, and 80
feet in height Trafalgar Bridge is construct.
ed entirely of cast-iron, the large plates being
made to fit each other so as to form almost
smooth surface The continual arrival and de-
parture of the numerous steamers for convey
ing persons to different points in the city the
ever-moVing stream Of people and vehicles,
most exciting character. These steamers are
of small size, made long and narrow, and run
with great speed. In passing under the
bridges they lower the smoke pipe.
The Thames Tunnel, intended to form @
communication under the river with thesoppo-
| site portions of the city, is an extraordinary
work, constructed at an immense expense. but
il has not proved a profitable Investment
You descend by q circular stairway to the bot
! tom, when the tunnel opens before ron. 1t
is / 800 feet long, divided into two carriage
roads, with 4 walk on each side for foot pas
sengers. The top is arched with heavy stone
wall dividing the two roads This partition
| wall is pierced with open spaces, to allow ac-
cess from one passage TO the other. II has
never been used for carriages. 1t is kept
brilliantly lighted, and filed with small shops
or rather stands. occupied by women for the
sale of fancy articles.
The Tower of London is situated near the
Thames At the very mention Of its name
what O crowd of recollections rush upon the
mind Had these massive walls q voice what
tales Of horror, Of cruelties and oppression
could they unfold. Here rebel lords and no
bic patriots, have been immured in gloomy
dungeons, and afterwards led to execution
The antiquity of the building is very great
1t was garrisoned by the No-n4ns under
William l. For several hundred years it was
made the residence of the Royal Family, but
ceased 10 be so on the accession Of Qaeen Eliz-
abeth. This ancient fortress consists of q col
lection OF buildings, barracks. arsenals and
offices. 1t is enclosed by an old wall with 6
ditch, and trayersed by 8 draw-bridge. The
space within the wall is l2 acres
On the south side of the Tower ia an arch
called the Traitors Gate, through which the
State prisoners were brought from the river.
! Near tLis is the Bloody Tower :" on the
| third floor is the room in which toe two young
| princes, Edward V and his brother were
smothered by order of Richard Ill The
| Horst irRory contains 81 equestrian 6gures,
| the horse as well as the efigies are encasei
steel, representing the costume worn at dife-
rent periods The wall is covered with arms
of every description swords. pistols and mus
| kets tastefally arranged Above this room is
Queen Eiizabeths Armory. The principal
rooms contain many curious relics The block,
with its poaderous axe, on which Anne Bolcyn,
! Earl of Essex and other illnStriOuS personages
we're beheaded, How often has this block
| been moisteRed with the blood ef noble vic
ti1ss The impressions made by the axe art
| distinctly visible Here sre Crusaders coats
| of mail. suits Of arms which belonged 70 Dud-
| lev, Earl Of Leicester. snd Henry VIII, the
/ Executioner's mask, pair Of military boots
worn by William Ill, and brass cannon from
| Waterloo. This room also contains many OF
! the spoils Of the invincibie Spanish Armada,
| banners, boarding pixies and spears, collar oi
| torment, thumb screws for wrench;ng and
crushing the limbs. snd other instruments o;
| the Inquisition Ga one side OF this room Is 9
small dark cell, without @ window 10 let in s
single ray of light, in which the distinguished
warrior aud scholar, Sir Walter Raleigh, was
ooafued for IL years and bv the cruelty and
| Injustice Of James |. condemned TO the scsf
fold
| The White Tower IS II Is called, IS a
| large irregular baiIdias,, the krst story being
! flied with arms for the Navy. within this
building is an Ancient Chapel formerly used
by the English Mcnarchs, and the room in
which Lady Jane GRAY, whose misfortunes
claim our compassion, was imprisoned by the
bigoted and bloody Nav. From 9 window
| in this room she saw her husband Lord Gull
ford, pass to the place Of execution an | sooa
after she was herself summoned 10 the scazosd,
where she met her fate with christian fortit1de
and resignation, exelaining with her last words,
Lord. into thy hands commend my spirit
/ In the yard are seTeral pieces Of Turkish Ord
nance and moEt&rS White Hall Palace is q
| handsome eii6ce OF hewl s.o1e il IS noE use L
| / belieFe, by the Governnelt for o5ces In
/ front Of this bailding Charles /, was e1ecrtcd,
and in this house CromEeu lived and died.
The Bank Of England IS mere remarkable
for its s.Ee than any architectural beauty which
it possesses. Il has capital Of 9S5, ,e0o. .0O0.
and gives enPloymeat to 200 persons In the
F. ySro IS large furnace enciosej in % iron
/ frame wOrk, for burning old hank notes
| There are three presses, each OF which strike
1 IN fkfRl hF1~~- ,Fs
oGs inrentio0 for making Eambers On the notes,
aud SIX machines for weighing and deseciing
light coins. The bin1ery. type room, and
/ machine work shOps. are MI within the bald
ing. Erery thing is 5ooe gpca the premises.
excepting the manufacture Of the paper On
the opposite SIDE Of The street. is the Royal