Holcroft Hall, now a farm, was the home of Colonel Blood, who, during the reign of Charles II, attempted to steal the Crown Jewels.
Since Ormonde's return to England, he had taken up residence at Clarendon House.
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On the night of 6 December 1670, Blood and his accomplices attacked Ormonde while the latter travelled St James's Street.
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