City Walls Collection (page 17)

The Assault on the Strong Town of Afrique, 15th Century. Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Assault on the Strong Town of Afrique, 15th Century. Miniature colour print from The Chronicler of European Chivalry by GG Coulton, (London, 1930)

Entrance of the Queen Isabeau of Bavaria into Paris, c1500, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Entrance of the Queen Isabeau of Bavaria into Paris, c1500, (1870). Isabel was Queen Consort of France (1385-1422) after marrying Charles VI

Walls of Lahore, 19th century. Artist: EL Roberts
Walls of Lahore, 19th century. View of the city which at that time was in India. After Partition, it became part of the newly-created country of Pakistan

Chinon and the Vienne river, France, 19th century. Artist: Taylor
Chinon and the Vienne river, France, 19th century

The town and fortress of Lille, France, 1875. Artist: J Lacy
The town and fortress of Lille, France, 1875

Carcassonne, France. Artist: A Robidan
Carcassonne, France. The medieval walled city surrounded by fifty towers was originally built by Visigoths in the 5th century

The Expulsion of Saint Roch from Rome, late 15th century. Artist: German Master
The Expulsion of Saint Roch from Rome, late 15th century. German painting of the Swabian School. Legend holds that a dog found St Roch suffering from the plague, and summoned help

The Guardroom, 1642. Artist: David Teniers II
The Guardroom, 1642. Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

A plan of Rome, 1412-1416. Artist: Hermann Limbourg
A plan of Rome, 1412-1416. From Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

Saint Genevieve promises to save Lutece, Middle Ages. 19th Century. Artist: Eugene Delacroix
Saint Genevieve promises to save Lutece, Middle Ages. 19th Century. Colour Lithograph. Private collection

The locust plague, Algeria, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
The locust plague, Algeria, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 4th July 1891

Forward!, 1891. Artist: F Meaulle
Forward!, 1891. Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 31st January 1891

The Mayor of Rennes, France, 1891. Artist: F Meaulle
The Mayor of Rennes, France, 1891. An incident during the French revolution, 1789. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 7th February 1891

St Ursula Shrine, Departure from Basle, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Departure from Basle, 1489. The Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

St Ursula Shrine, Departure from Cologne, Detail, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Departure from Cologne, Detail, 1489. The Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Basle, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Basle, 1489. St Ursula Shrine, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Cologne, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Cologne, 1489. The Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

Kabul from the Bala Hissar, Afghanistan, 1893. Artist: J Stephenson
Kabul from the Bala Hissar, Afghanistan, 1893. An Engraving from James Taylors The Age We Live In: A History of the Nineteenth Century, From the Peace of 1815 to the Present Time, William Mackenzie

Amphion, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Amphion, 1615. Amphion and Zethus (also Zethos), in ancient Greek mythology, were the twin sons of Zeus by Antiope. They are important characters in one of the two founding myths of the city of

Phaeton in his chariot, c1470-1536. From the Chicago Institute of Art

Capture of the Chinese city of Tientsin (Tianjin), Boxer Rebellion, 14 July 1900. The Boxer Uprising or Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese rebellion from November 1899 to September 7

Entry of the Bourguignons to Paris, May 1418, (1484). The man on the white horse sits on a cloth embroidered with an initial B for Bourguignon

Siege of a town led by Godefroy de Bouillon, c1099, (14th century). Siege during the 1st Crusade (1095-099), showing Saracens firing arrows at Crusaders as they attempt to scale the walls with

Battle for a city, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

The Legend of Saint Romuald, 16th century. From the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia

Part of Roman City Wall near Balkern Gate, Colchester, Essex, England, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Part of Roman City Wall near Balkern Gate, Colchester, Essex, England, c20th century. Balkerne Gate is a 1st-century Roman gateway in Colchester

Medieval City Walls, Westgate Towers, Canterbury, Kent, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Medieval City Walls, Westgate Towers, Canterbury, Kent, 20th century. A medieval gatehouse in Canterbury, Kent, England. The 60-foot (18 m)

Roman and Medieval City Wall, York, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Roman and Medieval City Wall, York, 20th century. Since Roman times, cities were defended by walls of one form or another. York has more miles of intact wall than any other city in England

The Red Tower at the end of Yorks Medieval City Walls, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
The Red Tower at the end of Yorks Medieval City Walls, 20th century. The Red Tower sits on the Eastern extremities of Yorks defences

A mosaic showing St Paul escaping from a city in a basket, 12th century
A mosaic showing St Paul escaping from a city in a basket, in the Apse of Monreale Cathedral, 12th century

The Balkearne gate in Colchester, 1st century
The Roman Balkearne gate in Colchester, 1st century

The Moscow Kremlin at the time of Tsar Ivan III the Great, 1921. Artist: Apollinary Vasnetsov
The Moscow Kremlin at the time of Tsar Ivan III the Great, 1921. Ivan III of Russia was Grand Prince of Moscow from 1462 until his death in 1505

The Russian Army Capturing Narva on May 11, 1558, 1956. Artist: Alexander Blinkov
The Russian Army Capturing Narva on May 11, 1558, 1956. The Russians captured Narva, today located in Estonia, during the Livonian War

Walmgate Bar in York, 12th century

Canterbury pilgrims, c1420 (19th century). From John Lydgates (1370-1451?) Story of Thebes written c1420 and designed as an addition to Chaucers Canterbury Tales

Joshua urges on his army outside the walls of Jericho, c1860. Trumpeters process around the walls carrying the Ark of the Covenant and the walls of the city crumble. From the Bible (Joshua 6)

Siege of Poitiers, French Religious Wars, 24 July-7 September 1569 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Siege of Poitiers, French Religious Wars, 24 July-7 September 1569 (1570). The Huguenots under Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)

Siege of Chartres, French Religious Wars, 1568 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Siege of Chartres, French Religious Wars, 1568 (1570). Sappers working to undermine a bastion forming part of the citys defences

Louis VI of France granting the citizens of Paris their first charter, 12th century (c1858-1921)
Louis VI, King of France, granting the citizens of Paris their first charter, 12th century (c1858-1921). Louis VI (1081-1137), known as Louis le Gros (Louis the Fat), became King of France in 1108

Flavius Josephus brought before Titus, at the Siege of Jerusalem, 70. Flavius Josephus (c37-c100), Jewish historian and soldier, is brought before Titus (39-81)

Fortifications, c1880. An ancient fortress with curtain walls (top) and a bastioned fortress (bottom)

Various forms of siege equipment, including battering rams, 1547. From Architectur...Mathematischen...Kunst by Gaultherius Rivius, 1547

Wheeled siege towers and bridges, 13th century (18th century). Siege equipment of the type used by Frederick II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor, for his successful siege of Jerusalem (1229)

Julius Caesars siege of Marseilles, 49 BC (18th century). Reconstruction showing the musculus or covered way to protect engineers approaching the walls of the besieged city

Knights Templar before Jerusalem, c1099, (14th century). Two knights approach the open gate to the city. On the battlements are three Saracen warriors

San Gimignano in Italy, 14th-15th century

Gold Hittite figure of a king or god, The Gold Tomb, Carcemish, Turkey, c605 BC. The Gold Tomb is a single grave, found inside the city walls

View of the ancient fortifications of Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1562. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
View of the ancient fortifications of Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1562

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"City Walls: A Tapestry of History and Culture" From the ancient walls of Derry in Ireland's North to the captivating murals of Bogside, they have long been a canvas for stories and art. In Croatia's Dubrovnik, one can marvel at the breathtaking view of rooftops from atop its medieval citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling further south to Carcassonne in France, we encounter a hilltop town surrounded by an impressive medieval fortress that stands as a testament to its rich history. Similarly, York Minster rises majestically above the City Wall in England's Yorkshire, offering panoramic views over this charming city. Venturing into the Middle East, Jerusalem boasts two iconic sites - the Walls and Citadel of David within its Old City. These ancient fortifications echo with tales from centuries past. Meanwhile, Baku in Azerbaijan showcases a stunning fountain nestled within its gated city wall – an enchanting sight recognized as another UNESCO World Heritage site. Back to Croatia's Dubrovnik; it enchants visitors not only with its walls but also with its old town panorama – yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you back through time. And if we delve into history itself, we discover fascinating engravings like "The City of York" from 1738 or "Walkers Pillar" captured by R Wallis in Londonderry during 1860. Even older still is John Hooker's map depicting Exeter in 1587 – an artistic representation showcasing how cities were perceived centuries ago. Lastly, gazing towards Damascus Gate from Jerusalem's Old City offers glimpses into Israel’s vibrant past and present. City walls stand tall as witnesses to our collective heritage - they tell stories etched on their stones and inspire us through their grandeur. Whether adorned with murals or providing breathtaking vistas, these fortified structures are more than mere boundaries; they are living testaments to the resilience and creativity of humanity.