Curfew Collection

Tom Tower, Christ Church
The Curfew Tower, the Tom Tower of Christ Church, houses Great Tom a bell that sounds the curfew every night as a warning that colleges will shortly be closing their gates Date: 1950s

Lady Ejima and the Actor Ikushima Shingoro, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lady Ejima and the Actor Ikushima Shingoro, 1886. From A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures

The Curfew Tower, Windsor Castle, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Cushendall, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland - The red sandstone Curfew Tower built by Francis Turnly who made a fortune with the East India Company in China

The Curfew. A. D. 1086 (colour litho)
670189 The Curfew. A.D. 1086 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Curfew. A.D. 1086)

Ringing the Curfew Bell, Lincolns Inn Chapel, London Date: 1921

Curfew, or couvre-feu, fire cover

King William I (colour litho)
3642168 King William I (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William I. Illustration for one of a series of postcards depicting the kings)

Curfew, 1920s (litho)
833017 Curfew, 1920s (litho) by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, published by Hutchinson); British

Fire-Bell Gate, in which the Curfew was formerly rung, Barking, Essex (engraving)
5232922 Fire-Bell Gate, in which the Curfew was formerly rung, Barking, Essex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire-Bell Gate)

Le Couvre-Feu (The Curfew) [recto], 1874 / 1875. Creator: Felix Hilaire Buhot
Le Couvre-Feu (The Curfew) [recto], 1874/1875

Curfew Hour, by 1882. Creator: Albert Pinkham Ryder
Curfew Hour, by 1882

In front of the town hall at Reichenbach in Silesia during the ceasefire, 1813, (1936)
In front of the town hall at Reichenbach in Silesia during the ceasefire, 4 June - 12 August 1813, (1936). Vor Dem Rathaus Zu Reichenbach I Schles

The Curfew, (c1850). Curfew law was signified by the sound of a bell whilst guards went round houses extinguishing fires. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons

Eight Faces Kanazawa Kanazawa Hakkei Title Object
Eight faces of Kanazawa Kanazawa hakkei (title on object), Landscape with the eight famous faces of Kanazawa. In gold from left to right: Snow in Uchikawa, Night rain at Koizumi

raising siege Jerusalem Mrs Edward J Lewis waiting
The raising of the siege of Jerusalem Mrs. Edward J. Lewis waiting with his car of peoples dispensary for sick animals to proceed into the city after curfew is lifted to minister to sick

Curfew 24 hour Old City area Mamillah Road Jaffa Gate
Curfew - 24 hour in Old City & area of Mamillah Road & Jaffa Gate. Deserted area at Jaffa Gate. Barbed wire barricade 1938, Jerusalem, Israel

raising siege Jerusalem Squad Red Cross men Health Dept
The raising of the siege of Jerusalem Squad of Red Cross men of Health Dept, at Damascus Gate waiting for the lifting of curfew. 1938, Israel

raising siege Jerusalem Typical scene troops
The raising of the siege of Jerusalem Typical scene of troops in Old City before the lifting of curfew, troops near the spice market. 1938, Israel

Jenin Deserted under 22 hours curfew 1 1938 West Bank
Jenin. Deserted under 22 hours curfew, May 1, 1938. 1938, West Bank, Jenin

WW1 poster, Proclamation
Poster, Proclamation in French from the occupying German army in a French town, concerning work responsibilities, evening curfew and access for German soldiers. Dated Charleroi, 10 September 1914

Curfew Tower, Cushendall, Co. Antrim - a view looking down at the Tower, with the rest of the street visible and motor cars in the distance, and a cart in front of the Tower

Curfew Tower, Cushendall - a street scene showing the tower. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Cushendall). Date: circa early 1900s

Curfew, by Bairnsfather
Curfew What particularly annoys Lieut. Jones, R.F.A. (who thought he could get a better view from the Belfry) is that irritating prediction which keeps passing through his head

Britain poster, Ripon, Sounding the Curfew, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1938

WINDSOR CASTLE, THE CURFEW TOWER, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Curfew shall not ring to-night

Windsor Bell Ringers
Bell-ringing at the Curfew Tower, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. Date: 1950s

Beauty Spots and Places of Historican Renown
Cover illustration for Beauty Spots and Places of Historican Renown in Great Britain and Ireland, a handbook for travellers, by Thomas Cook & Son

Lone soldier guards crossroads in Delhi - Partition in India
A lone soldier defends the cross-roads near the entrance to the Parharganj Bazaar, scene of some of the heaviest rioting in Delhi and where great destruction had been done to Muslim property

Windsor Castle / Curfew
Windsor Castle: crypt of the Curfew Tower

Norman Curfew Check
The Curfew law traditionally thought to have been initiated by William I; after the curfew bell is rung at 8 o clock, guards make sure that all fires have been put out

Herne Disappears
WINDSOR CASTLE Henry VIII looks of helplessly as Herne the Hunter disappears from the Curfew Tower

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"Curfew: A Timeless Tradition Across Landmarks and History" Tom Tower, Christ Church: Nestled within the prestigious Christ Church in Oxford, the imposing Tom Tower has witnessed countless curfews over the centuries. Curfew Tower, Cushendall, Co. Antrim: Standing proudly in Northern Ireland's picturesque Cushendall, this historic tower once served as a symbol of safety during curfew hours. The Curfew Tower, Windsor Castle: Deep within the walls of majestic Windsor Castle lies a tower that once echoed with the chimes bells, safeguarding its inhabitants through the night. Cushendall, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland: In this charming Irish town nestled along County Antrim's rugged coastline, generations have abided by the nightly curfews that ensured peaceful slumber for all. The Curfew. A. D 1086 (colour litho): This vivid artwork takes us back to medieval times when communities relied on strict curfews to protect against nighttime dangers and maintain order. Ringing the Curfew Bell at Lincolns Inn Chapel: Within London's iconic Lincolns Inn Chapel stood a bell whose solemn toll marked both an end to daily activities and a call for citizens to retreat indoors under curfew regulations. Curfew or couvre-feu - Fire Cover: Originating from French roots meaning "fire cover, " curfews historically aimed to prevent fires by ensuring all flames were extinguished before nightfall. King William I (colour litho): Even monarchs recognized the importance of enforcing curfews; this vibrant lithograph depicts King William I overseeing his kingdom while upholding these vital nighttime restrictions. Curfew 1920s (litho): As society evolved into modernity during the roaring twenties, cities worldwide embraced evening restrictions as part of their urban fabric, ensuring safety and tranquility.