Cannons Collection (page 19)

Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland (engraving)
1619262 Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brass Gun presented by the Emperor Napoleon III to Her Majesty the Queen Victoria (engraving)
1619473 Brass Gun presented by the Emperor Napoleon III to Her Majesty the Queen Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crisis in Egypt, training the Guns of HMS Sultan at Alexandria (engraving)
1621945 The Crisis in Egypt, training the Guns of HMS Sultan at Alexandria (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

Shipping Guns for India at Woolwich (engraving)
1621744 Shipping Guns for India at Woolwich (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipping Guns for India at Woolwich)

Gallant Act of Commander W N Hewett before Sebastopol (engraving)
1619609 Gallant Act of Commander W N Hewett before Sebastopol (engraving) by Desanges, Chevalier Louis-William (fl.1846-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldiers after the evacuation of the defeated Union forces, Battle of Fort Sumter
1555254 Soldiers after the evacuation of the defeated Union forces, Battle of Fort Sumter, 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The War in America (engraving)
1588433 The War in America (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in America. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 April 1863)

The Blakely Gun manufactured for the Russian Government (engraving)
1610239 The Blakely Gun manufactured for the Russian Government (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blakely Gun manufactured for the Russian Government)

Large Mortar, Cast at the Vauxhall Foundry, Liverpool (engraving)
1608722 Large Mortar, Cast at the Vauxhall Foundry, Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large Mortar, Cast at the Vauxhall Foundry, Liverpool)

Peace in the Crimea (engraving)
1608681 Peace in the Crimea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peace in the Crimea. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 April 1856)

The Trail of the Sword, by Gilbert Parker (litho)
1627372 The Trail of the Sword, by Gilbert Parker (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trail of the Sword, by Gilbert Parker)

"The haughty commandant now came... "from The Adventures of a Post Captain
1630661 " The haughty commandant now came..." from The Adventures of a Post Captain, by a Naval Officer, pub. 1820 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Williams

A large ship (chromolitho)
5226764 A large ship (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A large ship. Illustration for unidentified childrens picture book)

Alfonso d Este (engraving)
816537 Alfonso d Este (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfonso d Este, Duke of Ferrara during the time of the War of the League of Cambrai)

Quashing a Royalist insurrection (engraving)
964498 Quashing a Royalist insurrection (engraving) by Raffet, Denis Auguste Marie (1804-60) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quashing a Royalist insurrection (Defaite des sections), 1795

The Battle Of Bothwell Bridge (engraving)
3655203 The Battle Of Bothwell Bridge (engraving) by Crofts, Ernest (1847-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle Of Bothwell Bridge)

Our Navy, the Present, Inside the Turret of an Ironclad at the Present Time (engraving)
1053020 Our Navy, the Present, Inside the Turret of an Ironclad at the Present Time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Navy, the Present)

New Method of Moving Heavy Guns (engraving)
1052238 New Method of Moving Heavy Guns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Method of Moving Heavy Guns)

The Volunteer Artillery at Shoeburyness (engraving)
1052074 The Volunteer Artillery at Shoeburyness (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteer Artillery at Shoeburyness)

Siege and Bombardment of Lille by Albert de Saxe-Teschen
895587 Siege and Bombardment of Lille by Albert de Saxe-Teschen, September-October 1792 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

German guns captured by the French at the Battles of Artois and Champagne on display at the Musee de l Armee, Paris
3094808 German guns captured by the French at the Battles of Artois and Champagne on display at the Musee de l Armee, Paris, September 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Ciudad Rodrigo (engraving)
819125 Ciudad Rodrigo (engraving) by Terry, G.W. (18th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ciudad Rodrigo, in the province of Salamanca, Spain)

Mired Confederate mortar in Fort McAlister, near Savannah, Georgia, 1864 (b / w photo)
867769 Mired Confederate mortar in Fort McAlister, near Savannah, Georgia, 1864 (b/w photo) by Cooley, Samuel A. (fl.1864); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heavy gun in Fort Woodbury, Virginia, 1861 (b / w photo)
869209 Heavy gun in Fort Woodbury, Virginia, 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Civil War in Spain, Siege of Cartagena (engraving)
1058338 The Civil War in Spain, Siege of Cartagena (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in Spain, Siege of Cartagena)

The Herzegovinian Insurrection, Turkish Troops attacking an Insurgent Position (engraving)
1059076 The Herzegovinian Insurrection, Turkish Troops attacking an Insurgent Position (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Herzegovinian Insurrection)

The War in South America (engraving)
1060299 The War in South America (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South America)

The Capture of a 32-Pounder (engraving)
1049842 The Capture of a 32-Pounder (engraving) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of a 32-Pounder)

The French Siege of Paris, Advanced Battery at the Pont de Neuilly (engraving)
1105001 The French Siege of Paris, Advanced Battery at the Pont de Neuilly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Siege of Paris)

Our Boys, settling the Eastern Question (engraving)
1106181 Our Boys, settling the Eastern Question (engraving) by Severn, Walter (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Boys, settling the Eastern Question)

Throwing Shell from Howitzer (engraving)
1100651 Throwing Shell from Howitzer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing Shell from Howitzer)

The Harbour of Port Louis, Mauritius, with a Squadron of German Men-of-War at Anchor (engraving)
1041133 The Harbour of Port Louis, Mauritius, with a Squadron of German Men-of-War at Anchor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour of Port Louis)

Heemskercks Victory Over the Spanish Fleet at Gibraltar, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Heemskercks Victory Over the Spanish Fleet at Gibraltar, 1634

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1759: A Fortress, 1759. Creator: Giuseppe Vasi
The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1759: A Fortress, 1759

Lieutenant Colonel Sir Banastre Tarleton, published 1782. Creator: John Raphael Smith
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Banastre Tarleton, published 1782

Lt. Colonel Tarleton, published 1782. Creator: John Raphael Smith
Lt. Colonel Tarleton, published 1782

Winter on Shipka Peak
Milen Dobrev

Roosevelt - Churchill Quebec meeting. President Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and members of their party on the terrace at the Citadel overlooking Quebec

HMS Victory, the Battle of Trafalgar flagship of Lord Nelson. One of the Victorys three gun-decks, showing the heavy ropes and tackle that had to be used to haul the gun back after each shot

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Walker, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Walker, 1720s

Firing the Cannons, c. 1641. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Firing the Cannons, c. 1641

View of Several Houses Facing the Port, probably c. 1654 / 1655
View of Several Houses Facing the Port, probably c. 1654/1655

Soldiers Overseeing Embarkation, 1644. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Soldiers Overseeing Embarkation, 1644

Galley with Deck Covered with Sails, probably c. 1654 / 1655. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Galley with Deck Covered with Sails, probably c. 1654/1655

Windy Harbor, 1644. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Windy Harbor, 1644

Harbor View, 1644. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Harbor View, 1644

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"Cannons: A Historical Journey Through Power and Warfare" Step back in time to the Woolwich Barracks, where rows of majestic cannons stood ready for battle. These mighty weapons played a crucial role in shaping history, from protecting His Majesty's Ship, the Victory, during the Battle of Trafalgar to defending Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island. Renowned artist John Christian Schetky captured the intensity of war with his vivid depiction of The Battle of Trafalgar. British cannons roared as they fought against their adversaries, showcasing both their destructive force and strategic importance. Traveling further east, witness the boldness of Alpine drums resonating through picturesque landscapes in TSM H. 1524 Siege of Vienna by Suleyman I. They were instrumental in this historic event led by the Magnificent Sultan himself. Closer to home at Woolwich Arsenal in southeast London stands the Great Crane - a testament to industrial might that aided cannon production on an unprecedented scale. This engineering marvel highlights how these weapons became integral parts of warfare across nations. But cannons weren't limited to land battles alone; Dutch Warships depicted by Wenceslaus Hollar showcased naval supremacy and emphasized how these powerful artillery pieces dominated maritime conflicts. Venturing beyond Europe's borders, explore The Walls of Derry where cannons guarded against sieges and invasions throughout centuries. These fortifications symbolize resilience and determination against all odds. In more recent times, modern weaponry like Junkers Ju 87G aircraft armed with formidable 37mm anti-tank cannons emerged during World War I. Witness its devastating impact at Gallipoli as Asiatic Annie unleashed destruction upon enemy forces. From ancient battlegrounds to modern warfare innovations, they have left an indelible mark on human history. Their power has shaped empires' destinies while reminding us that strength lies not only within their barrels but also within those who wield them.