Staffordshire at Sea

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Sketch of fortifications at Tilbury and Gravesend, 19 July 1588

This fortification of blockhouses was devised by Sir John Norris and others, 19 July 1588, and was presented by him for the consideration of members of the Privy Council.

(© Staffordshire Record Office: D593/S/4/12/13)

Copyright Staffordshire County Council 2005
Admiral George Anson (1697-1762) Sir John Leveson (1555-1615) George Legge, Baron Dartmouth (c1647-1691) Richard Drakeford (c1709-1757) John Jervis, Earl St. Vincent (1735-1823) Introduction