An oak cabinet which belonged to Prince Arthur, eldest son , of Henry VII., and was discovered lately in an old farmhouse, near Ludlow, Shropshire, has been purchased and presented by Sir. Robert Sloncl to the Victoria and Albert Museum. The cabinet stands slightly .over sft. high, ancl has beautifully carved panel doors, the central one containing an elaborately designed “A.” The interstices of the carving still show the vermilion colour which price covered the whole exterior. Originally it was made for Prince Arthur, and was used either at Ludlow Castle or Twikenhall Manor, where the bov Prince brought his fiftccn-year-old •bride, Catherine of Aragon. Five months after this marriage he sickened of the plague while on the way to Ludlow Castle, where he died in April, 1502. Catherine afterwards married his brother, who became Henry, VIII. Don’t give way before your task, gathcr renewed energy and vitality from Stearns’’ AVino of. Cod Liver Extract, Build up the broken-down tissues and nourish tho tired nerves. , 11
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143842, 17 July 1912, Page 2
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165Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143842, 17 July 1912, Page 2
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