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Martello Tower, Hastings, destroyed by the Recent Gales (engraving)
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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. Illustration for The Graphic, 25 March 1876.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23027340
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Coastal Defences Destroyed East Sussex Fortifications Fortified Gales Hastings Martello Tower Rampart Storm Damage
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This engraving captures the devastating aftermath of the recent gales that wreaked havoc on Martello Tower, Hastings. Standing as a testament to the power of nature, this 19th-century print showcases the destruction caused by these violent storms. Martello Tower, once a formidable coastal defense structure in East Sussex, now lies in ruins. Its fortified ramparts and sturdy walls have been reduced to rubble, no match for the ferocity of the gales that battered its shores. The image serves as a reminder of how even our strongest fortifications can be brought down by forces beyond our control. The desolation is palpable as we gaze upon this scene. The coastline stretches out before us, with waves crashing against what remains of Martello Tower's foundations. It is an eerie sight - a stark contrast between man-made structures and untamed nature. As we contemplate this engraving from Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection, we are reminded of the ever-present struggle between human ingenuity and Mother Nature's relentless power. This image encapsulates both vulnerability and resilience; it speaks to our desire to protect ourselves from external threats while acknowledging that sometimes those defenses are simply not enough. In this moment frozen in time, we witness the fragility of coastal life and reflect on our own place within it.
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