Her Majesty passing "The Castle", Northampton, 1844. Queen Victoria's '...Royal cortege passing the scenic Castle, constructed for the occasion upon the site of the large fortress, by which, together with embattled walls and bastion towers, Northampton was formerly defended...The walls and gates, and parts of this Castle were demolished in 1662. The temporary Castle had a capital scenic effect; and we are informed by a correspondent it will be kept up for some time...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V.
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