Fortifications Collection (page 22)

Conway Castle, 1849. Creator: Thomas Miles Richardson II
Conway Castle, 1849

From the Walls, near the Porta San Pancrazio - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
From the Walls, near the Porta San Pancrazio - Rome, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Castle of St. Angelo - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Castle of St. Angelo - Rome, 1850. The Mausoleum of Hadrian, now the Castle of St. Angelo, was erected...by the Emperor Hadrian

The Fortress of Dowlutabad, 1834. Creator: William Purser
The Fortress of Dowlutabad, 1834. Dowlatabad Fort, built on top of a volcanic hill, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra in India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol

Abergeldie Castle, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Abergeldie Castle, [in Aberdeenshire, Scotland], 1850. The castle is...situated immediately on the banks of the river [Dee], and, approached by the high-road from Aberdeen, seems, as it were

Storming of Fort Teneria, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Storming of Fort Teneria, 1849. Scene from the Battle of Monterrey during the Mexican-American War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Landscape with Ruined Castle and Three Figures, 1664. Creator: Pieter Molijn
Landscape with Ruined Castle and Three Figures, 1664

Ruined Castle by the Sea, n.d. Creator: John Rawson Walker
Ruined Castle by the Sea, n.d

Overgrown Courtyard of Ruined Castle, n.d. Creator: Jan Asselijin
Overgrown Courtyard of Ruined Castle, n.d

Chagres - the Fort, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Chagres - the Fort, [Isthmus of Panama], 1850. View of...the ancient Spanish fortification at Chagres, situated at the mouth of the river of that name

The White Drawing-Room, Windsor Castle, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The White Drawing-Room, Windsor Castle, 1850. The White Drawingroom is a noble room, with a spacious bay window reaching from the floor to the ceiling

Altena Castle, Near Delft, Demolished in 1572, n.d. Creator: Abraham Rademaker
Altena Castle, Near Delft, Demolished in 1572, n.d

The Queen's Visit to Dover Harbour, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Dover Harbour, [Kent], 1850. A hazy line of distant smoke, floating over the horizon in the direction of Ostend, grew gradually more distinct, until, at last

Conway Castle, 1802. Creator: Cornelius Varley
Conway Castle, 1802

Sunrise, Conway Castle, 1830. Creator: David Cox the elder
Sunrise, Conway Castle, 1830

Election Saturday at Eton - Regatta and Fireworks, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Election Saturday at Eton - Regatta and Fireworks, 1850. View of firework display on the River Thames in Berkshire:.the brilliant finale to the Election Saturday Regatta at Eton, on July 27'

Rye Gate, Winchelsea, Kent, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Rye Gate, Winchelsea, Kent, n.d

Chester, 1821, 1821. Creator: Francis Nicholson
Chester, 1821, 1821

The Castle of the Tyrol, Near Meran, 1822. Creator: Francis Nicholson
The Castle of the Tyrol, Near Meran, 1822

Lancaster: Peace and War, 1842. Creator: David Cox the elder
Lancaster: Peace and War, 1842

Theatrical Performances at Windsor Castle - the "Green Room", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Theatrical Performances at Windsor Castle - the "Green Room", 1850. Entertainment for Queen Victoria and family at the royal residence

Theatrical Performance in the Rubens Room, at Windsor Castle - (Scene from "Julius Caesar"), 1850.... the first of the dramatic performances took place at Windsor Castle

Watering-Places of England - Dover: the Town and Heights, 1850. Creators: Birket Foster, Edmund Evans
Watering-Places of England - Dover: the Town and Heights, 1850. Owing to the clearness of the water, and the gradual declivity of the shore

Leitch Castle, 1840/50. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
Leitch Castle, 1840/50

Boghall from Biggar, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Boghall from Biggar, n.d

Borthwick Castle from the Southwest, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Borthwick Castle from the Southwest, n.d

Crichton Castle, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Crichton Castle, n.d

Rothesay Castle, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Rothesay Castle, n.d

Colzean Castle, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Colzean Castle, n.d

The Gargoyles, Stirling Castle, 1898. Creator: David Young Cameron
The Gargoyles, Stirling Castle, 1898

Borthwick Castle, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Borthwick Castle, n.d

The Palace, Stirling Castle, 1893. Creator: David Young Cameron
The Palace, Stirling Castle, 1893

Newark Castle, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Newark Castle, n.d

Newark Castle, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Newark Castle, n.d

The Turkish Fort, 1909. Creator: David Young Cameron
The Turkish Fort, 1909

Fort and Harbour, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Fort and Harbour, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. The Fort (or Citadel) of Qaitbay, a defensive fortress dating from the 15th century located on the Mediterranean Sea at the harbour at Alexandria, Egypt

Fort and Harbour, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Fort and Harbour, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. The Fort (or Citadel) of Qaitbay, a defensive fortress dating from the 15th century located on the Mediterranean Sea at the harbour at Alexandria, Egypt

Fort and Harbour, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Fort and Harbour, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. The Fort (or Citadel) of Qaitbay, a defensive fortress dating from the 15th century located on the Mediterranean Sea at the harbour at Alexandria, Egypt

Fort and Harbour, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Fort and Harbour, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. The Fort (or Citadel) of Qaitbay, a defensive fortress dating from the 15th century located on the Mediterranean Sea at the harbour at Alexandria, Egypt

Front cover of "The Illustrated London News", Vol. 17, July to December, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Front cover of "The "Illustrated London News", Vol. 17, July to December, 1850. The Tower of London, the River Thames, coat of arms of the City of London, crossed mace and sword

Landscape with Figures and Horses in the Foreground, 1638/87. Creator: Gillis Neyts
Landscape with Figures and Horses in the Foreground, 1638/87

Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. "L'Habit de Gala". Gentleman in a gala version of the court costume

Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. "L'Habit de Cour." Gentleman in court dress

Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. "L'Habit de Gala". Lady in a gala version of the court costume

"Halmstad Castle", 1846. Creator: Fritz von Dardel. "Halmstad Castle", 1846
"Halmstad Castle", 1846

Inside a Russian fort during the siege - shell marks around a dummy gun - Port Arthur, c1905

Russian block house, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Lomen Brothers
Russian block house, between c1900 and c1930

Exterior view of church, in the community around Fort Victoria on Vancouver... between 1858 and 61. Creator: Unknown
Exterior view of church, in the community around Fort Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, between 1858 and 1861. In: Photographs of British Northwest Boundary Survey, 1858-1861

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"From ancient hill forts to majestic castles, fortifications stand as testaments of strength and history. The ramparts of the prehistoric hill fort on Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale whisper tales of a time long gone. In Lucca, Italy, the fortified walls encircle the city like a protective embrace, preserving its medieval charm. In Northumberland, England, Embleton Bay Beach offers a breathtaking view of Dunstanburgh Castle's imposing ruins. The Youghal Clock Gate in Ireland stands tall with its fortified structure, reminding us of bygone eras. Traveling to Cornwall takes us to Polruan and Lanteglos by Fowey where an enchanting fortification from 1904 still captivates visitors with its timeless beauty. Hedingham Castle in Essex transports us back to 1832 through John Carr Armytage's intricate engraving. During World War II, Direction Finding Tower MP2 in La Corbiere served as a vital stronghold against enemy forces. Meanwhile, Malcesine on Lake Garda showcases Italy's architectural prowess with its formidable fortress overlooking serene waters. Clitheroe Castle perched atop a limestone outcrop paints an awe-inspiring picture of motte and bailey castle design in Lancashire. Turning back time once more brings us to the Siege of Lathom House during the First English Civil War in 1644—a testament to resilience amidst chaos. Finally, Sinop in Turkey and Strasbourg in France bear witness to fortifications that have witnessed countless stories unfold throughout centuries. "