CHAPTER I. 1837 The Queen's Accession--Proclamation--Funeral of 1 the King--The Queen and Social Functions--Mr. Montefiore--Amusing Letter--Electric Telegraph--Knocker-wrenching: Amusements of the Young Aristocracy CHAPTER II. Thames Tunnel Flooded--First Mention of the Nelson 12 Column--Sale of the King's Stud--Marriage by Registrar--Commencement of New Houses of Parliament--Lunatics and the Queen--The Queen's Visit to the Guildhall--Lord Beaconsfield's Maiden Speech CHAPTER III. 1838 Destruction of the Royal Exchange--Sale of the 23 Salvage--Spring-heeled Jack and his Pranks--Lord John Russell's Hat CHAPTER IV. Lords and Pugilists--"Penny Gaffs"--Steam between 34 England and America--A Man…
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