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VICPRIV - Private papers of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Prince Consort
1 - Correspondence and papers of Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort
45 - Correspondence about the attempts on Queen Victoria's life by John Francis and John Bean, including papers concerning the trials and subsequent alterations of the law, etc.
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/M/67/53
Record Type
Writings (documents)
Title
Deposition of Police Constable William Claxton
Date
[3 July 1842]
Description
An account taken of the experience of Police Constable, William Claxton during the attempt on Queen Victoria's life. He was stationed between the end of the Mall and the Archway. After the carriages had passed, he was returning home when he was attracted by a large crowd. He states that the boy with the pistol did not speak to him and that he saw the 'hump-backed' boy waking alongside the boy. He also mentions that he has been suspended. Copy.
Language
English
Extent
1 document (4 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
Digitisation Notes
These papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
URL
https://albert.rct.uk
Level
Item
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