Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake

Drake’s Drum is a snare drum that Sir Francis Drake took with him when he circumnavigated the world. On his deathbed, he requested that the drum be returned to England, and if ever they came under attack, one was to beat the drum and he would return to protect the country.

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