Books, puzzles, pantomime programmes and other rare items among hoard, the gift of an eccentric American collector
A small army of Dick Whittingtons and a tribe of cats have arrived at the Guildhall library in London, which was founded using the real medieval mayor’s legacy, in a bequest from an eccentric American collector.
The treasury includes books, games and puzzles, glass magic lantern slides, pantomime programmes and posters, and a unique copy of a tiny hand coloured early 19th-century book. All are related to the legend of the poor boy leaving the city in despair until he heard the sound of Bow Bells, and was urged by his cat to turn back and make his fortune – and thrice become mayor of London.
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