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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

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Porta Nuova in Palermo, c. 1893, Sicily, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a

Porta Nuova in Palermo, c. 1893, Sicily, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, center, centers, centre, cities, city center, city centre, city fortification, city fortifications

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Torres de Serrano, Porta dels Serrans, Serranos Towers, a city gate in Valencia, Spain, c

Torres de Serrano, Porta dels Serrans, Serranos Towers, a city gate in Valencia, Spain, c
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, airport building, airport grounds, airports, archive, black, black-and-white, black-white, boarding gate, boarding-gate, building, buildings, cities, city center

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Street Scene at the City Wall with View to the Castle, c. 1890, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

Street Scene at the City Wall with View to the Castle, c. 1890, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, attraction, attractions, bavarian, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, cities, city center, city centre

Background imageCity Walls Collection: The Greeks Climb out of the Wooden Horse, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge

The Greeks Climb out of the Wooden Horse, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (litho)
IL281022 The Greeks Climb out of the Wooden Horse, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952) (after); Private Collection

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Poster advertising Angouleme (colour litho)

Poster advertising Angouleme (colour litho)
PER248051 Poster advertising Angouleme (colour litho) by Vavasseur, Eugene Charles Paul (1863-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Approach to Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery

Approach to Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Approach to Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [The city of Isfahan in Iran]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Griffin, youngest son of Charles Martel, is advised by his mother to declare war against his two

Griffin, youngest son of Charles Martel, is advised by his mother to declare war against his two brothers
IND325864 Griffin, youngest son of Charles Martel, is advised by his mother to declare war against his two brothers, miniature from the Chronicle of France, printed by A

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Philip I of France, miniature from the Chroniques de France, printed by A

Philip I of France, miniature from the Chroniques de France, printed by A. Verard, Paris, 1492 (hand-coloured print)
IND325842 Philip I of France, miniature from the Chroniques de France, printed by A. Verard, Paris, 1492 (hand-coloured print) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Battle Scene, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)

Battle Scene, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
PNH468083 Battle Scene, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Royer, Lionel Noel (1852-1926); 70x80 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Jesus Resurrecting the Son of the Widow of Naim (oil on canvas)

Jesus Resurrecting the Son of the Widow of Naim (oil on canvas)
XIR210267 Jesus Resurrecting the Son of the Widow of Naim (oil on canvas) by Bouillon, Pierre (1776-1831); 125x162 cm; Musee de Tesse, Le Mans

Background imageCity Walls Collection: View of Cabul, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of Cabul, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Cabul, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageCity Walls Collection: View of the Palace of Lahore, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Palace of Lahore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Palace of Lahore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageCity Walls Collection: York from the City Walls (colour litho)

York from the City Walls (colour litho)
3101165 York from the City Walls (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: York from the City Walls)

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Kameyawi, 19th century (woodcuts)

Kameyawi, 19th century (woodcuts)
6198394 Kameyawi, 19th century (woodcuts) by Hiroshige, Ichiryusai (1797-1858); 15.3x20.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Ichiryusai Hiroshige (1797-1858)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Lucca. From the City Walls (colour litho)

Lucca. From the City Walls (colour litho)
3105311 Lucca. From the City Walls (colour litho) by Collins, William Wiehe (1862-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucca. From the City Walls)

Background imageCity Walls Collection: The Carta della Catena showing a panorama of Florence, 1490 (detail)

The Carta della Catena showing a panorama of Florence, 1490 (detail)
BAT160798 The Carta della Catena showing a panorama of Florence, 1490 (detail) by Italian School, (15th century); Museo di Firenze Com era, Florence, Italy; Photo © Nicolo Orsi Battaglini

Background imageCity Walls Collection: The Death of Simon de Montfort at the siege of Toulouse, 25th June 1218, 1883 (engraving)

The Death of Simon de Montfort at the siege of Toulouse, 25th June 1218, 1883 (engraving)
1736585 The Death of Simon de Montfort at the siege of Toulouse, 25th June 1218, 1883 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCity Walls Collection: On the Walls, Cologne, 1833. Creator: Samuel Prout

On the Walls, Cologne, 1833. Creator: Samuel Prout
On the Walls, Cologne, 1833

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Women Walking by a Moat, 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho

Women Walking by a Moat, 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Walking by a Moat, 1780s

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Krishnas Marriage to Kalinda, from a copy of the Bhagavat Purana, c. 1775

Krishnas Marriage to Kalinda, from a copy of the Bhagavat Purana, c. 1775

Background imageCity Walls Collection: The Main Gate, New Yoshiwara, c. 1745. Creator: Torii Kiyotada

The Main Gate, New Yoshiwara, c. 1745. Creator: Torii Kiyotada
The Main Gate, New Yoshiwara, c. 1745

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Fall of the Walls of Jericho, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1834. Creator: John Martin

Fall of the Walls of Jericho, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1834. Creator: John Martin
Fall of the Walls of Jericho, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1834

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Cannon on a city wall, Derry City, Ireland

Cannon on a city wall, Derry City, Ireland
arms, attraction, attractions, cannon, cannons, cities, city, city wall, city walls, cityscape, cityscapes, co derry, co londonderry, co. derry, co

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475 / 1500. Creator: Unknown

Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475/1500

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Grasse, 1855. Creator: Charles Negre

Grasse, 1855. Creator: Charles Negre
Grasse, 1855. [Bridge outside city walls, Grasse, France]. Salted paper print

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1460 / 80. Creator: Unknown

Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1460 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1460/80

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Vue Prise de l ile de Beghe, al Ouest, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51

Vue Prise de l ile de Beghe, al Ouest, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Vue Prise de l ile de Beghe, a l Ouest, Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 68 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageCity Walls Collection: The Baptism of Christ at lower left, within a landscape, 1626-80. 1626-80

The Baptism of Christ at lower left, within a landscape, 1626-80. 1626-80
The Baptism of Christ at lower left, within a landscape, 1626-80

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Birds Eye View of Rome, 1553. Creator: Giulio de Musi

Birds Eye View of Rome, 1553. Creator: Giulio de Musi
Birds Eye View of Rome, 1553

Background imageCity Walls Collection: 56. Porte de la Citadelle, au Kaire, 1843. Creator: Joseph Philibert Girault De Prangey

56. Porte de la Citadelle, au Kaire, 1843. Creator: Joseph Philibert Girault De Prangey
56. Porte de la Citadelle, au Kaire, 1843. Gate of the Citadel, Cairo

Background imageCity Walls Collection: View of Antwerp, 1572-94. Creators: Frans Hogenberg, Simon Novellanus

View of Antwerp, 1572-94. Creators: Frans Hogenberg, Simon Novellanus
View of Antwerp, 1572-94. From Braun and Hogenbergs Civitates Orbis Terrarum

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Nuremberg, 1493. Creators: Michael Wolgemut, Wilhelm Pleydenwurff

Nuremberg, 1493. Creators: Michael Wolgemut, Wilhelm Pleydenwurff
Nuremberg, 1493. View of the city of Nuremberg in Germany, from (Liber chronicarum) Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cum figuris et ymagibus ab inicio mundi

Background imageCity Walls Collection: 60. Porte Kennesrine, aAlep, 1843. Creator: Hancke

60. Porte Kennesrine, aAlep, 1843. Creator: Hancke
60. Porte Kennesrine, a Alep, 1843. Gate in city walls, Aleppo, Syria

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Eastern end of Mount Zion or City of David, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Eastern end of Mount Zion or City of David, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Eastern end of Mount Zion or City of David, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the Crucifixion"

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Map of Alexandria, 1575. Creators: Frans Hogenberg, Georg Braun

Map of Alexandria, 1575. Creators: Frans Hogenberg, Georg Braun
Map of Alexandria, 1575

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Palazzo Farnese at Caprarola, from Braun and Hogenbergs Civitates Orbis Terrarum

Palazzo Farnese at Caprarola, from Braun and Hogenbergs Civitates Orbis Terrarum, 1572-94

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1859

Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1859
CH8176 Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1859 by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Chester: The Cathedral, from City Walls (litho)

Chester: The Cathedral, from City Walls (litho)
6019599 Chester: The Cathedral, from City Walls (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cathedral, from City Walls)

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Rambling Sketches, York (engraving)

Rambling Sketches, York (engraving)
1627460 Rambling Sketches, York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, York. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 October 1893)

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Portuguese Assault on Aden, illustration from Legends of India

Portuguese Assault on Aden, illustration from Legends of India
498391 Portuguese Assault on Aden, illustration from Legends of India by Gaspar Correia, c.1858 (engraving) by Portuguese School

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Ms. C. A. 2795 The Sacred City of Jerusalem, from the Story of the Jewish People (vellum)

Ms. C. A. 2795 The Sacred City of Jerusalem, from the Story of the Jewish People (vellum)
XOT361850 Ms.C.A.2795 The Sacred City of Jerusalem, from the Story of the Jewish People (vellum) by Italian School, (18th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Christ Church and the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, 1857 (b / w photo)

Christ Church and the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, 1857 (b / w photo)
701516 Christ Church and the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, 1857 (b/w photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88) & Beato, Felice (1832-1909); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageCity Walls Collection: General view of Jerusalem from the East, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)

General view of Jerusalem from the East, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446220 General view of Jerusalem from the East, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Joan of Arc at the Siege of Paris (colour litho)

Joan of Arc at the Siege of Paris (colour litho)
CHT420070 Joan of Arc at the Siege of Paris (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Henry 4 Emperor waiting 3 dayes and nights in frost & snow for admittance to Pope Gregory

Henry 4 Emperor waiting 3 dayes and nights in frost & snow for admittance to Pope Gregory
STC469127 Henry 4 Emperor waiting 3 dayes and nights in frost & snow for admittance to Pope Gregory, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub

Background imageCity Walls Collection: Back of the George Inn, Narrow Wine Street, on City Wall (pencil & w / c on paper

Back of the George Inn, Narrow Wine Street, on City Wall (pencil & w / c on paper
2832165 Back of the George Inn, Narrow Wine Street, on City Wall (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCity Walls Collection: River Dee and city walls, Chester (colour photo)

River Dee and city walls, Chester (colour photo)
3095395 River Dee and city walls, Chester (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: River Dee and city walls, Chester)



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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.