Town Wall Collection

Tenby, West Wales, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Grade I listed Westgate, a medieval gatehouse in the city walls of Canterbury were built from Kentish ragstone c1379. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Octobre - Le Louvre. Peasants sowing seed in a ploughed field: the man on the right is broadcasting by hand, as magpies eat the fallen grain

The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces... 1648, (1944). Creator: W Keymer
The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces Under the Command of General Fairfax, 1648, (1944). Map of the town of Colchester in Essex which was attacked by Parliamentary commander Lord-General

Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Creator: David Roberts
Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Arc (or Gate) of the Ears, also known as the Bib-Arrambla Gate, in Granada, Andalusia, Spain

View of Lower Town from Town Wall with Oleviste Church in background, Tallin, Estonia, Baltic States, Europe

Walls of old town from harbour, Rhodes, Dodecanese islands, Greece, Europe

The walls and turrets of the old town of Carcassonne, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Languedoc Roussillon, France, Europe

Ramparts of old town and beach to the northwest of St. Malo, Brittany, France, Europe

City wall and watch tower reflected in water, built during the first reign of Hongwu the first emperor of the Ming dynasty, Xian City, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

View of Smyrna from the west - Turkish Quarter, 1862. Creator: Unknown
View of Smyrna from the west - Turkish Quarter, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. E. A. Drew, chief engineer of the Ottoman Railway

Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Creator: Edmund Sandars
Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Aerial view of the walled city of Baghdad (modern-day Iraq) as it might have appeared in the 8th century AD

Bastioni Marco Polo, Alghero, Sassari province, Sardinia, Italy

Historic catapult on the citiy wall of Alghero, Sassari province, Sardinia, Italy

Funchal Old Town (Zona Velha), painted wall by local artist, Madeira Island, Portugal

Street decorated with paper flowers on feast of Madeira, Funchal old town, Madeira Island, Portugal

Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, 1648-50

Hartlepool TS24 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hartlepool TS24 0

Plan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Creator: Frans Hogenberg
Plan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Map of the walled city of Cantuarbury in Kent, originally published c1580 by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenburg

Hatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Hatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. View of camels in front of the gate and tower at the entrance to the walled city of Peking (now Beijing). Ha-Ta-Men in Peking

Citadel and Palace of the Ancient Kings of Bulgaria at Tirnova, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Citadel and Palace of the Ancient Kings of Bulgaria at Tirnova", 1890. Veliko Tarnovo, a city in north central Bulgaria known as the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom

Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Philip II of France (1165-1223) travelled to the Holy Land in the Third Crusade, 1189-1192 with King Richard I of England

North Bar CC001799
North Bar, North Bar Within, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire, 1923

North Bar Within CC98_00013
North Bar Within, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire. Street view showing the outer face, 1925-1935

North Bar Within WSA01_01_03067
North Bar, North Bar Within, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire, 1949. A view showing the south side of North Bar, with 59 - 67 North Bar Within adjoining on the south-west side

Scots Gate a97_06040
Scots Gate, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, 1902. General View Along Marygate towards the northern entrance through Berwick town walls

Canterbury 33246_009
Canterbury, Kent, 2016

Canterbury City Walls 33246_003
Dane John Mound and Canterbury City Walls, Kent, 2016

Micklegate Bar BB057006
MICKLEGATE BAR, YORK. Micklegate Bar, seen from the south-west. Photographed in the early 20th century by Edwin Dockree

Bootham Bar BB057003
BOOTHAM BAR, YORK. A view from the west of Bootham Bar, with the towers of York Minster in the background, and three men in the foreground. Photographed in the early 20th century by Edwin Dockree

Old town on Kocher river, Kochertal valley, Schwabisch Hall, Hohenlohe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Zehntscheuer barn at town wall, Gernsbach, Murgtal Valley, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Monemvasia, Laconia, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Sunrise Over Monemvasia, Laconia, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Kreuztor Gate, Old Town, Ingolstadt, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Germany, Rheinland-Pfalz, Oberwesel, town wall watch tower by the Rhein River, autumn

Estonia, Tallinn, Tower On Town Wall With Oleviste Church In Background

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

Figures Outside an Inn by the Town Walls in Summertime, 1635-76 (oil on panel)
7286013 Figures Outside an Inn by the Town Walls in Summertime, 1635-76 (oil on panel) by Molenaer, Claes (Nicolaes) (1630-76); 22x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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]

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]

Spain: Avila, The Town Wall (b / w photo)
6017867 Spain: Avila, The Town Wall (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Avila, The Town Wall)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The town wall of Tenby, located in West Wales, Pembrokeshire, is a captivating piece of history that transports you back to medieval times. Standing proudly in this charming coastal town, the walls offer a glimpse into the rich heritage of Wales and the United Kingdom. Similar to the Westgate in Canterbury, which was built in 1898 by an unknown creator, Tenby's town wall showcases intricate craftsmanship and architectural brilliance. Its presence reminds us of the enduring legacy left behind by those who came before us. As we explore further across Europe, we encounter more remarkable fortified structures like the Gate of Vivarrambla in Granada. This gate dates back to the 1830s and was beautifully captured by David Roberts in his artwork from 1930. The fusion between art and architecture allows us to appreciate these historical gems even more. Moving on to France, we find ourselves mesmerized by the ramparts surrounding St. Malo's old town. With its strategic location overlooking both land and sea, it served as a protective barrier against potential invaders throughout history. The view from atop these walls offers breathtaking vistas that seamlessly blend Brittany's natural beauty with its storied past. In Tallinn, Estonia, Oleviste Church stands tall amidst Lower Town as seen from the Town Wall. The juxtaposition between ancient fortifications and elegant spires creates an enchanting atmosphere unique to this Baltic gem. Further east lies Xian City in Shaanxi Province where remnants of China's Ming dynasty can still be admired today. The city wall and watch tower reflect gracefully upon tranquil waters—a testament to their timeless grandeur. Lastly but certainly not least is Carcassonne—an UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its exceptionally preserved medieval fortress walls and turrets. These imposing structures transport visitors straight into a fairytale setting where knights once roamed these hallowed grounds.