Canons Collection (page 8)

St Osyths Abbey, aka St Osyths Priory, Essex, England, seen here in the 19th century. From Picturesque England, Its Landmarks and Historic Haunts, published 1891

Charge of the Light Cavalry Brigade, 25th October, 1854. After a painting by William Simpson. The failed Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War; Illustration

Pontifical Galley With Sails, Oars And Heavy Artillery. It Is Flying The Papal Flag. After A Drawing By Breugal The Elder

Royal Ordnance Factory, Patricroft, Lancashire
Royal Ordnance Factory, Patricroft, Eccles, near Manchester, Lancashire, England. Showing men manufacturing Canons - World War One - The sign reads

Malta, South Eastern Region, Valletta. The view across Grand Harbour to Fort St Angelo from the Saluting Battery at Upper Barrakka Gardens

Canons at Lough-A-Veema - a view of the dry meandering banks of a disappearing Lough. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Loughareema). Date: circa early 1900s

Place des Canons (Martyrs Square) Beirut Lebanon circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Arabian Canons
The city of Muscat, Oman, Middle East, is the city of too many canons. Some the citizens threw into the sea, others, like these are simple stuck into the ground! Date: 1930s

Plate 6 skirmish two horsemen left dead man ground
Artokoloro

Plate 5 procession horsemen crossing river tree
Artokoloro

Plate 9 chariot carrying cannon left soldiers
Artokoloro

Plate 10 soldier charging cannon center soldiers
Artokoloro

Plate 7 two soldiers standing left wolf devouring
Artokoloro

Plate 11 attack city horsemen foreground clouds
Artokoloro

Plate 3 procession horse-drawn cannons riding
Artokoloro

Plate 2 soldier seated left beneath archway another lying
Artokoloro

Plate 12 procession troops enter city horseman
Artokoloro

Plate 8 chariot two horses left dog center various
Artokoloro

Plate 1 coat arms bottom center surrounded draped curtain
Artokoloro

Plaza, Canons, Teheran, Iran, Maydan, Top-khaneh, 1840s60s, Photographs, possibly, by Luigi Pesce, Italian, 18181891, 2, AM170720 045136

First World War, trench warfare

The Siege of Valenciennes
XIR901459 The Siege of Valenciennes by Verdussen, Jan Peeter (c.1700-63); Musee Ingres, Montauban, France; (add.info.: SiAeAšge de Valenciennes); Flemish, out of copyright

Head Quarters, 1777 (engraving)
XJF869690 Head Quarter s, 1777 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Siege of Sevastopol Panorama (mixed media)
BAL367602 The Siege of Sevastopol Panorama (mixed media) by Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928); Panorama Museum, Sevastopol, Ukraine; (add.info.: In September 1854, Allied troops (British)

The Battle of La Fere-Champenoise, on the 25th March 1814, 1891 (oil on canvas)
BAL311995 The Battle of La Fere-Champenoise, on the 25th March 1814, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Willewalde, Bogdan (1818-1903); State Central Artillery Museum, St

DRYBURGH ABBEY, FROM THE EAST, UK. Dryburgh Abbey, near Dryburgh on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, was nominally founded on 10 November (Martinmas)

Assault of Delhi and Capture of the Cashmere Gate on 14th September 1857, from The
KW274744 Assault of Delhi and Capture of the Cashmere Gate on 14th September 1857, from The History of the Indian Mutiny published in 1858 (engraving) by English School

CANONS, UK, engraving 1881 - 1884

CANONS, ELEVATION OF THE ORIGINAL SOUTH FRONT, UK, engraving 1881 - 1884

Vice Admiral Sir George Ansons (1697-1762) Victory off Cape Finisterre, 1749
XYC226639 Vice Admiral Sir George Ansons (1697-1762) Victory off Cape Finisterre, 1749 oil on canvas) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); 101.6x179.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Sea Battle of the Anglo-Dutch Wars, c. 1700 (oil on canvas)
XYC225873 Sea Battle of the Anglo-Dutch Wars, c.1700 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 116.2x184.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Dutch

Episode from the Dutch Wars (oil on panel)
XIR170974 Episode from the Dutch Wars (oil on panel) by Hoecke, Robert van den (1622-68) (attr. to); 58x87 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk

Unveiling of the Paul I memorial in Gatchina, 1850 (oil on canvas)
BAL231464 Unveiling of the Paul I memorial in Gatchina, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Schwarz, Gustav (c.1800-55); 77x136 cm; State V.I Surikov Art Museum, Krasnoyarsk; German, out of copyright

The Storming of Chapultepec, 13th September 1847 (colour litho)
BAL122994 The Storming of Chapultepec, 13th September 1847 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

DRYBURGH ABBEY, FROM THE EAST, UK. Dryburgh Abbey, near Dryburgh on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, was nominally founded on 10 November (Martinmas)

Trenches and Gruson turrets, artwork C018 / 7091
Trenches and Gruson turrets. 1885 engraving of cast-iron wheeled armoured turrets, as invented by Hermann August Jacques Gruson (1821-1895), being used in trench warfare

St. Osyths Priory
The Gatehouse of St. Osgyths Priory, Essex, England. It was established for the Augustine Canons and became one of the great Augustine abbeys of Europe. Date: founded 1118

Walsingham Priory
Abbey ruins of the Priory of Austin Canons, which was founded in 1149, Little Walsingham, Norfolk, England. Date: 16th century

Lilleshall Abbey
The ruins of Lilleshall Abbey, Shropshire, England, the splendid Norman abbey which was founded in 1145 for Augustinian Canons. Date: 12th century

Beirut, Lebanon - Place des Canons Date: circa 1905

Priory Ruins
Abbey ruins of the Priory of Austin Canons, which was founded in 1149, Little Walsingham, Norfolk, England. Date: 16th century

Thirty-two pounders on the lower deck of H. M. S. Victory
The interior of the famous H.M.S. Victory after extensive redecoration and restoration shown for the first time in colour. This is the lower deck with canons called thirty-two pounders

The Gun Deck of Lord Horatio Nelsons flagship, H.M.S. Victory, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

The Quarter Deck of Lord Horatio Nelsons flagship, H.M.S. Victory, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Wars of the Fronde
WARS OF THE FRONDE From the Bastille " La Grande Mademoiselle" Madame de Montpensier orders the young Le Conde to load the cannons aimed at the royalists

Gib r / Bartlett / St George
The defences - St Georges Hall - caves filled with canons

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"Exploring the Boldness of Alpine Drums: A Colourful Litho Journey through Canons" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world with this captivating collection. From the picturesque Beeston Regis Priory to the Yorkist cannons and archers at Tewkesbury, these lithos transport you to historic battlefields where power was unleashed. Discover the serene beauty of Llanthony Abbey, its ancient walls standing as a testament to centuries gone by. Then, venture across oceans to Fort George in St Georges, Grenada, nestled in the heart of the Caribbean. Take an elevated view over Hillsborough on Carriacou Island and let your imagination soar amidst breathtaking landscapes. As you explore further, find solace within Southwark Cathedral's Canons Stalls – witness their intricate craftsmanship that has witnessed countless prayers throughout history. Delve into a medical text believed to be authored by Pietro D'Abano himself; fragments of knowledge preserved for generations. Uncover stories behind Christian Religious Orders that shaped societies and left indelible marks on civilization. Marvel at an engraving depicting a landscape adorned with cannonry from 1518 – a visual feast for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. But not all canons tell tales of glory; some depict darker chapters. In an unsettling print from 1909 titled "At thirty deniers, a cosmopolitan bazaar 'Everything must pay off', " confront an antisemitic cartoon reflecting societal prejudices that once plagued our past. Through this diverse array captured in various mediums – lithographs, engravings, prints – we are reminded both of humanity's triumphs and its flaws. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel their significance and celebrate their enduring legacy at Fort George in St Georges once more.