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Dover Castle siege J020154
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team, of the French attacking the collapsed East Tower & North gate
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Media ID 663501
© Historic England
Armour Battle Field Graphic Medieval Tower
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints, featuring the captivating image of "Dover Castle siege J020154" by Historic England Photo Library. This stunning reproduction brings history to life, transporting you back to the pivotal moment of the siege of 1216. The French forces are depicted in an intense battle against the collapsed East Tower and North gate of Dover Castle, recreated in exquisite detail by Peter Dunn and the English Heritage Graphics Team. Our premium canvas prints are made to order, ensuring a vibrant and high-quality representation of this historic moment. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your home or office with this magnificent piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn of the English Heritage Graphics Team transports us back in time to the pivotal moment of the Siege of Dover Castle in 1216. The once imposing East Tower and North gate, now in ruins, bear the brunt of the French assault. The relentless barrage of arrows and stones from the invading forces have left the structure battered and weakened, yet the determination of the English defenders remains unbroken. The medieval scene is filled with the clang of steel as knights in full armor clash, their steeds rearing and snorting in the background. The air is thick with the acrid smell of gunpowder and the cacophony of war cries and battle cries. The siege engines, ingenious machines of war, loom ominously in the distance, poised to rain down destruction upon the castle walls. The Siege of Dover Castle was a turning point in the First Barons' War, a conflict between King John of England and a rebellion led by a group of barons who sought to limit the monarch's power. The French, led by the future Louis VIII, allied with the rebels and laid siege to Dover Castle, one of the strongest fortresses in England. The defenders, led by the Earl of Chester, held out for over three months before the castle finally fell, marking a significant victory for the rebels and the French. This image offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to visualize the intensity and brutality of medieval warfare. The intricate details of the armor, the expressions of the soldiers, and the devastation of the castle walls all serve to bring history to life and remind us of the courage and resilience of those who lived in a time of war and uncertainty.
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