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Dover Castle siege J020154
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team, of the French attacking the collapsed East Tower & North gate
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Media ID 663501
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Armour Battle Field Graphic Medieval Tower
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Dover Castle siege J020154" by Historic England Photo Library. This stunning framed print transports you back in time to the pivotal moment of the siege of Dover Castle in 1216. Witness the French forces launching an assault on the collapsed East Tower and North gate in this meticulously detailed reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn from English Heritage Graphics Team. Add a touch of history to your home or office with this captivating piece of art. The high-quality print is expertly framed, ensuring a beautiful presentation that is sure to impress. Bring the rich history of Dover Castle into your space with the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Dover Castle siege J020154".
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn of the English Heritage Graphics Team transports us back in time to the pivotal moment of the Siege of Dover Castle in 1216. The once imposing East Tower and North gate, now in ruins, bear the brunt of the French assault. The relentless barrage of arrows and stones from the invading forces have left the structure battered and weakened, yet the determination of the English defenders remains unbroken. The medieval scene is filled with the clang of steel as knights in full armor clash, their steeds rearing and snorting in the background. The air is thick with the acrid smell of gunpowder and the cacophony of war cries and battle cries. The siege engines, ingenious machines of war, loom ominously in the distance, poised to rain down destruction upon the castle walls. The Siege of Dover Castle was a turning point in the First Barons' War, a conflict between King John of England and a rebellion led by a group of barons who sought to limit the monarch's power. The French, led by the future Louis VIII, allied with the rebels and laid siege to Dover Castle, one of the strongest fortresses in England. The defenders, led by the Earl of Chester, held out for over three months before the castle finally fell, marking a significant victory for the rebels and the French. This image offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to visualize the intensity and brutality of medieval warfare. The intricate details of the armor, the expressions of the soldiers, and the devastation of the castle walls all serve to bring history to life and remind us of the courage and resilience of those who lived in a time of war and uncertainty.
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