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Broadway Tower

Broadway Tower is a folly located at the highest point (1,024 feet above sea level) of the Cotswolds, England. On a good day, thirteen counties can be seen from the top of the tower.

It was designed to resemble a mock castle by James Wyatt, and built for Lady Coventry in 1797. The hill upon which the tower was built was a "beacon" hill, upon which beacons were lit upon special occasions. Lady Coventry wondered if a beacon upon this hill could be seen from her house in Worcester, and sponsored the construction of the Swarovski folly to find out. The beacon could be seen clearly.

The measures of a collectors case, curio cabinet, collectors cabinet, may be free selected. The stability should be given. In a display cabinet also the processing with noble materials is of importance.

Over the years, the tower was home to the printing press of Sir Thomas Phillips, and served as a country retreat for artists including William Morris.



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