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Colonel Bloods house
Colonel Bloods house in Bowling Alley, Westminster. Colonel Thomas Blood (1618-1680) was an Anglo-Irish officer and self-styled colonel best known for his attempt to steal the Crown Jewels of England and Scotland from the Tower of London in 1671. Date: 1875
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1671 1875 Alley Attempt Best Blood Bowling Colonel Jewels Steal Westminster Anglo Irish
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Colonel Thomas Blood's Residence in Bowling Alley, Westminster (1875) This evocative image transports us back to the 17th century and the intriguing tale of Colonel Thomas Blood, an Anglo-Irish officer and self-proclaimed colonel, best known for his audacious attempt to steal the Crown Jewels of England and Scotland from the Tower of London in 1671. The photograph, taken in 1875, depicts Blood's house located in Bowling Alley, Westminster. The building, with its ornate facade and grandiose appearance, stands as a testament to Blood's wealth and status, despite his questionable means of acquiring it. Born in 1618, Blood rose to prominence during the English Civil War, serving as an officer under both the Royalist and Parliamentary forces. However, it was his daring heist of the Crown Jewels that would secure his place in history. Disguised as a clergyman, Blood and his accomplices managed to evade detection and make off with the precious gems. However, their triumph was short-lived as they were soon apprehended, and the jewels were recovered. Despite being sentenced to life imprisonment, Blood's charisma and cunning earned him a pardon from King Charles II in 1673. He went on to live out the rest of his days in relative comfort, residing in this impressive house in Westminster. Blood's story is a fascinating reminder of the lengths some will go to in pursuit of wealth and notoriety.
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