Martello Tower Collection

Dalkey Island With Rainbow, Dublin, Ireland

The destruction of Martello Tower, 1860 (engraving)
1579636 The destruction of Martello Tower, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the destruction of Martello Tower by Sir W. Armstrong's Guns)

Destruction of the Martello Tower, Eastbourne, Sussex, by Sir W. Armstrong's guns, at a... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Destruction of the Martello Tower, Eastbourne, Sussex, by Sir W. Armstrong's guns, at a distance of 1032 yards, 1860. The guns employed were a 40-pounder of 31 cwt. an 80-pounder of 63 cwt

Returning from Market, a Scene in the County of Kilkenny - drawn by E. Fitzpatrick, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Returning from Market, a Scene in the County of Kilkenny - drawn by E. Fitzpatrick, 1857. Irish country scene: barefoot woman and child, couple riding on a horse, man with dog

Martello tower, Plains of Abraham, Quebec, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
Martello tower, Plains of Abraham, Quebec, between 1890 and 1901

Archirondel & St Catherines Bay, Jersey, June 1925
A GWR publicity view of Archirondel & St Catherines Bay on the eastern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, June 1925. In the foreground is the beach at Archirondel

Anne Port, Jersey, June 1925
A GWR publicity view of Anne Port on the eastern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, June 1925. Taken from the hill top near Victoria Tower, one of Jerseys Martello Tower fortifications

Portelet Bay, Jersey, 1925
A GWR publicity view of Portelet Bay on the south coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands. This image was taken in the summer of 1925 from the cliffs looking down and shows Portlet Tower

Portelet Beach, Jersey, June 1925
A GWR publicity view of Portelet Beach on the south coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands. This image was taken in June 1925 from the sand and shows Portlet Tower

Portelet Bay, Jersey, June 1925
A GWR publicity view of Portelet Bay on the south coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands. This image was taken in June 1925 from the cliffs near Portelet Common

Martello Tower, Museum Of Vintage Radio, Howth, County Dublin, Ireland

View towards Ferris Wheel and Martello Tower, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Sandgate Castle 33216_023
Sandgate Castle, Tudor artillery castle and martello tower, Folkestone, Kent, 2016

The Wish Tower 33210_024
The Wish Tower, Martello Tower number 73, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2016

Martello Tower, the largest and most northerly of the chain of towers put up by the Board of Ordnance to keep out Napoleon, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Fort Grey, Rocquaine Bay, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Martello Tower, Tower T, Felixstowe, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Martello Tower, with walls up to 11 feet thick and surrounded by dry moat, at Ferry Reach, built by the British Army in 1883 to protect the main channel into Bermuda, St

The interior of a barrack room, possibly in a Martello Tower, c. 1812 (oil on canvas)
5929419 The interior of a barrack room, possibly in a Martello Tower, c.1812 (oil on canvas) by Ford, William Henry (fl.c.1812); National Army Museum

Destruction of the Martello Tower, Eastbourne, Sussex, by Sir W Armstrongs Guns
1612368 Destruction of the Martello Tower, Eastbourne, Sussex, by Sir W Armstrongs Guns, at a Distance of 1032 Yards (engraving) by English School

The Sikkim Expedition (engraving)
1595552 The Sikkim Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sikkim Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 August 1888)

Our Coast Defences, the Forts at the Mouth of the Thames and Medway (engraving)
1595314 Our Coast Defences, the Forts at the Mouth of the Thames and Medway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coast Defences)

Martello Tower, Hastings, destroyed by the Recent Gales (engraving)
1059184 Martello Tower, Hastings, destroyed by the Recent Gales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martello Tower, Hastings, destroyed by the Recent Gales)

Martello Tower No 17, at Hythe, damaged by the Recent Gales (engraving)
1598552 Martello Tower No 17, at Hythe, damaged by the Recent Gales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martello Tower No 17, at Hythe)

Martello Tower on Tybee Island (b / w photo)
6022961 Martello Tower on Tybee Island (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martello Tower on Tybee Island)

Experiments with Gales Protected Gunpowder in a Martello Tower, near Hastings (engraving)
1099260 Experiments with Gales Protected Gunpowder in a Martello Tower, near Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Forts for the Defence of the Thames and Medway (engraving)
1602569 Forts for the Defence of the Thames and Medway (engraving) by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forts for the Defence of the Thames and Medway)

The Victoria (London) Docks (engraving)
1608587 The Victoria (London) Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victoria (London) Docks

Our Coastguard (litho)
1056272 Our Coastguard (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

Martello Towers Near Bexhill, Sussex, 1811 (mezzotint)
1066743 Martello Towers Near Bexhill, Sussex, 1811 (mezzotint) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 17.8x26.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

"Siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne (engraving)
1053272 " Siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Centre Parade and Wish Tower, Eastbourne, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Centre Parade and Wish Tower, Eastbourne, 1935. View of the seafront at the popular resort of Eastbourne on the Sussex coast

Martello Towers near Bexhill, Sussex (Liber Studiorum, part VII, plate 34), June 1811

La Greve de Lecq, Jersey, June 1925
A GWR publicity view of La Greve de Lecq on the northern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, June 1925. This image shows the village and the beach

Martello Tower, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, UK, 25 / 5 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Martello Tower, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, UK, 25/5/10. Part of a chain of buildings from the early 19th century built to warn of the possible invasion by Napoleon, now visitor accommodation

Sandycove, Co Dublin, Ireland; The James Joyce Tower And Museum In The Distance In A Village On The East Coast Of Ireland

Hythe Church and Martello Tower, 19th century. Artist: William Westall
Hythe Church and Martello Tower, 19th century. View with two figures and cattle in the foreground

Martello Towers Old Union Fort, Key West, Florida, c1940s. From Souvenir Folder of Quaint Key West Fla.. [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston, c1940s]

The James Joyce Tower, Sandycove, Co Dublin, Ireland

Martello Tower, Ireland; Tower Near The Water

DSC 8015 Martello tower, Aldeburgh
Martello tower, Aldeburgh

The Martello Tower part of the Citadel Fort at Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum, Saint Pierre du Bois, Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

View of coastal promontory and Martello tower, James Joyce Tower and Museum, Forty Foot, Sandycove, Dublin Bay, County Dublin, Ireland, October

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The Martello Tower, a symbol of strength and resilience, can be found in various locations across the globe. One such tower stands proudly in Fort Grey, Rocquaine Bay, Guernsey, nestled within the beautiful Channel Islands. Its imposing structure with walls up to 11 feet thick and surrounded by a dry moat showcases its formidable defense capabilities. Venturing across the Atlantic to North America, another they are be discovered on St. George's Island in Bermuda. Built by the British Army in 1883, this tower was strategically positioned at Ferry Reach to protect the main channel into Bermuda. Standing tall against the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, it serves as a testament to historical military prowess. In Howth County Dublin, Ireland lies yet another remarkable Martello Tower that has been transformed into a Museum Of Vintage Radio. This unique adaptation preserves history while offering visitors an opportunity to explore Ireland's rich radio heritage. Moving back towards Jersey in June 1925 brings us to Archirondel & St Catherines Bay where another Martello Tower once stood guard over these picturesque shores. It served as a reminder of past conflicts and now remains only in memories and photographs. Returning once again to Howth County Dublin reveals an elevated view showcasing not one but two magnificent Martello Towers standing side by side like sentinels overlooking their surroundings. These towers have witnessed countless sunsets and storms throughout their existence. Further east along England's coast lies Eastbourne in East Sussex where a captivating view awaits visitors near Ferris Wheel - there stands yet another iconic Martello Tower guarding against any potential threats from afar. As we journey through history and geography alike, we stumble upon Sandgate Castle and The Wish Tower - both remnants of Britain's coastal defenses that include these resilient structures known as Martello Towers. Finally arriving at Aldeburgh Suffolk England unveils the largest and most northerly tower within this chain built by the Board of Ordnance to keep out Napoleon.