Town Wall Collection

By Jerusalem. Study, 1921. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
By Jerusalem. Study, 1921

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

Skating at Florence, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Skating at Florence, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by L. Caldesi. 'In Florence this year our English residents and visitors have been able to enjoy skating with as much zest as has been done

Troops in front of city gate. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Troops in front of city gate

The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. This spirited Engraving, from an original Sketch, represents tha exciting scene of the storming of Delhi, at the Cashmere gate, by our brave troops

Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - Quebec, Canada East... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - Quebec, Canada East - from a drawing by our special artist, G. H. Andrews, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America

View of Capua, from Monte St. Angelo - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. Creator: Unknown
View of Capua, from Monte St. Angelo - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. The Sketch from which our Engraving is taken was made...shortly before the battle on the Volturno

The city of Antioch, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The city of Antioch, 1860. A glimpse of Antioch is caught from the shoulders of Mount Casius. This grand, bare peak, 5700 feet high, rises abruptly from the sea

Lisbon Captured by French Troops under Robert of Normandy. Creator: Crispijn van de Passe
Lisbon Captured by French Troops under Robert of Normandy

Tien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Tien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River, 1860. The British in China. Small vessels only can approach the mouth of the Peiho River

The Entry into Jerusalem, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Willem van Herp
The Entry into Jerusalem, mid-late 17th century. Christ rides a donkey into Jerusalem. He blesses the multitude as a woman spreads a cloak on the ground to welcome him. People hold palm fronds

View towards Visby ring wall. Creator: Victor Forssell
View towards Visby ring wall, Unknown date

Single Leaf of Elephants on a River Bank, late 10th century AH/AD 16th-early 11th century AH... Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Elephants on a River Bank, late 10th century AH/AD 16th-early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This Mughal painting depicts elephants on the bank of a river in a rocky landscape with a

The Medieval Walls of Nijmegen, 1643. Creator: Jan van Goyen
The Medieval Walls of Nijmegen, 1643. The remnants of the medieval castle and a section of the walls of the city Nijmegen, on the Waal River in the eastern Netherlands

View of the Walls of Maastricht with the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in the background, 1670. Creator: Josua de Grave
View of the Walls of Maastricht with the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in the background, 1670

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Plate: Table XXXIII(d). A popular illustrated textbook for children

Cityscape in winter, 1780-1848. Creator: Martinus Schouman
Cityscape in winter, 1780-1848. Figures on the ice

Walled River and Bridge with Buildings Above, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Walled River and Bridge with Buildings Above, 1860

Imperial Building behind High Wall, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Imperial Building behind High Wall, 1860

View of the Fortress of Saint-Michiel, near s-Hertogenbosch, 1672. Creator: Josua de Grave
View of the Fortress of Saint-Michiel, near s-Hertogenbosch, 1672. Attributed to Josua de Grave

City wall with a tower and a gate, viewed from the inside, 1788-1846. Creator: Jan Hendrik Verheyen
City wall with a tower and a gate, viewed from the inside, 1788-1846. On the right a house with a statue of saints in a corner niche

Casting the Dice for Life or Death, 1680-1720. Creator: Jan van Huchtenburg
Casting the Dice for Life or Death, 1680-1720

City Wall with Gunpowder Magazine, 1830. Creator: Carel Jacobus Behr
City Wall with Gunpowder Magazine, 1830

Fountain against a city wall, in which a staircase has been built, 1700-1748. Creator: Theodorus Wilkens
Fountain against a city wall, in which a staircase has been built, 1700-1748

View of Porte Saint-Denis in Paris, 1745-1775. Creators: Francois Blondel, Anon
View of the Porte Saint-Denis in Paris, 1745-1775

View of Malacca from the sea, 1764. Creator: Jan Keldermans
View of Malacca from the sea, 1764. View of the city of Malacca which can be seen just above the sandbank on the sea-facing side; with houses, trees and palm trees, a Dutch sloop

The Aurelian Wall in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
The Aurelian Wall in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Construction of this 18-kilometre-long rampart began under the reign of Roman Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD), which explains its name, the Aurelian Wall

Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region from the sea on the north, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region from the sea on the north, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region on the west coast, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region on the west coast, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region on the east coast, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region on the east coast, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Remarkable lava rocks from 1669 at the city walls of Catania, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Remarkable lava rocks from 1669 at the city walls of Catania, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of unfinished Citta Nuova at Ras il-Qala bay on Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of unfinished Citta Nuova at Ras il-Qala bay on Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of Aqueduct and the city of Taranto, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of Aqueduct and the city of Taranto, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Creator: Franciscus van Schooten
Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Tabula Bergarum ad Zomam Stenbergae'. Showing fortresses, trees, hills, harbours, areas susceptible to flooding

View of the city wall southwest of Nijmegen, 1815-1824. Creator: Derk Anthony van de Wart
View of the city wall southwest of Nijmegen, 1815-1824. The Marienburg is shown, with avenue of trees

A Fez, pendant la fete de l'aid el Kebir: presentation des Cadeaux au Sultan du Maroc... 1916. Creator: Unknown
A Fez, pendant la fete de l'aid el Kebir : presentation des Cadeaux au Sultan du Maroc, dans la Cour de la Maquina. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland, 1856. View of an...important city of Esthonia...a very rich trading place, having a very fine harbour...well fortified

Fragments of St. John's-Gate, Clerkenwell, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Fragments of St. John's-Gate, Clerkenwell, [London], 1856. No.3 has formed part of the basement of the present gate, which was erected A.D

Landscape with farm buildings and a walled city, 1600-1699. Creator: Anon
Landscape with farm buildings and a walled city, 1600-1699

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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.