Fortifications Collection (page 3)

Lomnitz Castle and the Tatra Mountains in Hungary, (around 1861?). Creator: Thomas Ender
Lomnitz Castle and the Tatra Mountains in Hungary, (around 1861?)

Queen Victoria's visit to Germany: Reinhardsbrunn, near Gotha, the residence of Her Majesty, 1862. Creator: S. R
Queen Victoria's visit to Germany: Reinhardsbrunn, near Gotha, the residence of Her Majesty, 1862. The country seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

The Castle of Wartburg, Germany, the "Patmos" of Luther... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Castle of Wartburg, Germany, the "Patmos" of Luther - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. Wartburg Castle [was] the asylum of Luther from May 4, 1521, to March 6, 1522

The Civil War in America - portion of the water batteries at Fort Pillow... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America - portion of the water batteries at Fort Pillow, on the Mississippi, after the evacuation - looking up the river - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

Grand National Eisteddfod at Carnarvon Castle, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Grand National Eisteddfod at Carnarvon Castle, [Wales], 1862. At...the great national congress of Cambrian bards, minstrels, historians, and artisans...there was an average attendance of 13

A Raised Alarm in the Redoubt of the Fortress, 19th century. Creator: Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin
A Raised Alarm in the Redoubt of the Fortress, 19th century. One of 21 watercolors (out of an original 27) from an album relating to the history of the Siberian Cossacks held by the Rare Books

Cossacks Building Line Fortresses, 19th century. Creator: Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin
Cossacks Building Line Fortresses, 19th century. One of 21 watercolors (out of an original 27) from an album relating to the history of the Siberian Cossacks held by the Rare Books Department of

Entrance to Seebenstein Castle, 1872. Creator: Joseph Hoger
Entrance to Seebenstein Castle, 1872

Entrance to Seebenstein Castle, 1872. Creator: Joseph Hoger
Entrance to Seebenstein Castle, 1872

The Herd Returning in Stormy Weather, between c1650 and c1651. Creator: Claude Lorrain
The Herd Returning in Stormy Weather, between c1650 and c1651

The Neutor with the Stockhaus in Vienna, 1858. Creator: Heinrich Lang
The Neutor with the Stockhaus in Vienna, 1858

The Neutor with the Stockhaus in Vienna, 1858. Creator: Heinrich Lang
The Neutor with the Stockhaus in Vienna, 1858

Salmon-poaching on the Tweed: "Burning the Water", 1862. Creator: Unknown
Salmon-poaching on the Tweed: "Burning the Water", 1862. Illegal fishing in Scotland. Night poaching from boats, using leisters - a type of spear - was called "burning the water"

View of the Old Fort of Yakutsk, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
View of the Old Fort of Yakutsk, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

The Throne Room, Palace of Holyrood, and the Ancient Regalia of Scotland, 1842. Scots in traditional tartan, and exterior view of Holyroodhouse in EdinburghFrom " Illustrated London News"

Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. Around 1912
A view of Polruan from Fowey, showing the village on the hillside with the Fowey Estuary in the foreground. Yachts and small sailing boats can be seen on the river

Queen Victoria hearing Lohengrin at Windsor Castle on her Eightieth Birthday
Queen Victoria hearing " Lohengrin" at Windsor Castle on her Eightieth Birthday, 24 May 1899, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) at a performance of Richard Wagners opera

The Marriage of Princess Louise with the Marquis of Lorne... 1871, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Marriage of Princess Louise with the Marquis of Lorne in St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, March 21, 1871, (1901). Queen Victorias daughter Princess Louise (1848-1939) married John Campbell (1845-1914)

Flood waters in the moat at the Tower of London, 1928, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Flood waters in the moat at the Tower of London, 1928, (1935). The worst Thames flood within living memory...the Tower moat - ordinarily used as a football ground - filled with water

Blockhouse, Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. Around 1910
A view of the blockhouse at Polruan, looking up the Fowey River. The blockhouse fortification was built in the 14th century and guards the entrance to the river

Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Duich, Dornie, Scotland, UK

UK, England, Northumberland, Dunstanburgh Castle, Lilburn Tower

United KIngdom, Channel Islands, Gorey, Mont Orgueil Castle or Gorey Castle

Bahrain, Manama, Arad Fort

Bahrain, Manama, Arad Fort and traditional buildings with wind towers

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Peter and Paul Fortress on Neva riverside, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO

Serbia, Belgrade, Kalemegdan, Belgrade Fortress, The Victor Monument and the Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments of Belgrade

Serbia, Belgrade, Kalemegdan Park, Victor Monument at Belgrade Fortress

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Amber, Amber Fort

The Island of Spinalonga, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

China, Shaanxi, Xi an, Watch tower on Ancient City Walls

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781663 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781659 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation.Taken from photograph)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781665 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation)

The south gate of Cardiff Castle, 1775 (aquatint)
NGW322623 The south gate of Cardiff Castle, 1775 (aquatint) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 25.6x33.4 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Dubrovnik, Old Town, aerial view from the hill, Croatia

Prehistoric hill fort of Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale, Dorset, England, UK, September 2015

Wurtzburg, 1833. Creator: Samuel Prout
Wurtzburg, 1833

Richmond Castle, Yorkshire, 1639. Creator: Alexander Keirincx
Richmond Castle, Yorkshire, 1639

Malta, , Valletta
Malta, Valletta, Cannon Battery overlooking Grand Harbour

Ireland, County Westmeath, Castlepollard, Tullynally Castle

German Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Herma from the tombs of Wurttembergian princes in the choir of the " Stiftskirche" at Stuttgart

Plan of Metz and its Fortifications, c1872. Creator: R. Walker
Plan of Metz and its Fortifications, c1872. Map of the town of Metz (in France), showing military buildings, public buildings, churches etc

The Slott and Cathedral, a Striking Skyline View of the University Town of Upsala, Sweden, c1930s. 16th century Uppsala Castle and Gothic spires of the cathedral, dating from 13th century

Martin Luthers Room and Desk on Which He translated Bible, Wartburg Castle, Eisenach, Germany, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa

Wall painting in Lochstedt Castle, Pillau, Germany, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Wall painting in Lochstedt Castle, Pillau, Germany, (1928). Interior of the castle in what is now Baltiysk, Russia. End of 14th Century...St. Michael and the Dragon on the wall of the refectory

Hawthornden, c1870. Hawthornden Castle on the River North Esk in Midlothian, Scotland, a 15th-century ruin, with a 17th-century house. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown
Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Elizabeth de Burgh (c1289-1327) was the second wife and queen consort of King Robert I of Scotland

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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. "