Bulwark Collection

Royal Navy - HMS Bulwark R08, a Commando Carrier, converted from a Centaur-class light fleet aircraft carrier, entering port with decks lined, in March 1973. Date: 1973

Wertheim, Germany Wertheim Castle overlooks the Main river valley

Iraq threat to Kuwait, 1961
Page from The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1961 reporting on the tensions in Kuwait after the Iraqi leader General Kassem had claimed Kuwait should be part of Iraq

View of the Waterschans Bulwark, Bergen op Zoom, 1671. Creator: Josua de Grave
View of the Waterschans Bulwark, Bergen op Zoom, 1671

UKs Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime)
Pictured is HMS Ocean in the Gulf. The UKs Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime) Task Group on deployment to the Mediterranean and Gulf

A Merlin Mk2 helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron conducting winching and communications training with HMS Bulwark off the coast of Sicily

Royal Marine LCAC(LR) Hovercraft
Picture shows a Royal Marine LCAC(LR) hovercraft with Royal Marine Off Shore Landing Craft in the background during Carlyon Bay Wader Exercise in Cornwall

Cathedral and old town skyline, Dalt Vila, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

The city of Elvas and his 17th century fortifications at dusk, the biggest city bulwark fortifications in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alentejo, Portugal

HMS Illustrious and HMS Bulwark off Norway
HMS Illustrious and HMS Bulwark (foreground) are pictured near Harstad, Norway during Exercise Cold Response

HMS Bulwark R08
Royal Navy - HMS Bulwark R08, a Centaur-class light fleet aircraft carrier in August 1967. Date: 1967

Selection of Wills Tobacco and Cigar Packets
A selection of Wills Tobacco and Cigar Packets, Packaging and Tins Date: 20th century

Bulwark Ridden By Kerrin Mcevoy York Ebor Festival 2006 York Racecourse, York, England 22 August 2006 Date: 22 August 2006

The Bulwark, Brecon, 30 years ago; The Cemetery Brecon (litho)
6022838 The Bulwark, Brecon, 30 years ago; The Cemetery Brecon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bulwark, Brecon, 30 years ago; The Cemetery Brecon)

Miss or Mrs? (engraving)
1057595 Miss or Mrs? (engraving) by Woods, Henry (1846-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss or Mrs? Illustration for The Graphic)

Ancient besiegement tools (coloured engraving)
997514 Ancient besiegement tools (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

The windmill on the bulwark of the Sint Anthonispoort, Amsterdam, c
1152811 The windmill on the bulwark of the Sint Anthonispoort, Amsterdam, c.1650 (pen & ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz

Monmouthshire NP16 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Monmouthshire NP16 5

Llandrindod Wells LD3 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Llandrindod Wells LD3 7

Aberdeenshire AB42 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Aberdeenshire AB42 5

Royal Navy Westland Whirlwind HASMk7s of No. 845 Squadron
Royal Navy Westland Whirlwind HASMk7s of No.845 Squadron overfly HMS Bulwark (RD8) in August 1957. Date: 1957

Royal Navy Westland Whirlwind HASMk7s, including XK936, and HAR3 XG574, of No.845 Squadron aboard HMS Bulwark (RD8) in August 1957. Date: 1957

Corner Bulwark Utrecht Herman Saftleven Younger
The Corner of the Bulwark at Utrecht; Herman Saftleven the Younger (Dutch, 1609 - 1685); The Netherlands; 1650s; Black chalk and brown wash; 10.8 × 15.4 cm (4 1, 4 × 6 1, 16 in.)

HMS Bulwark battleship, on 26th November 1914 conducting patrols in the English Channel, while anchored near Sheerness, she was blown up with loss of between 700 and 800 lives. Date: 1915

Iraq-Kuwait tensions 1961 - helicopters leaving HMS Bulwark
Britains spearhead in Kuwait - men of 42 Marine Commando embarking in helicopters of H.M.S. Bulwark to land in Kuwait in July 1961 in support of the Sheikhs request for reinforcement against

Windmill 1641 Etching Sheet 5 7 / 8 x 8 5 / 16 15 21. 1 cm
Artokoloro

Wertheim, Germany Wertheim Castle sits above the Main river

Wertheim, Germany Wertheim Castle

The Laboratory of A. d Ailly near the Bulwark on the Zaagmolenpoort in Amsterdam, Johannes Jelgerhuis, 1818

Figures at a fort in a river landscape, Jan van de Velde II, 1603-1641

Landscape with Zijlpoort, Haarlem, The Netherlands, Jan van de Velde (II), 1616

Ferry at a settlement near a river, Jan van de Velde (II), 1603 - 1641

Bastion on a river, print maker: Jan van de Velde II, Gerard van der Horst, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1628

Figures at a castle in a river landscape, Jan van de Velde (II), 1639-1641

Mole, harbour entrance, port of Reykjavik, Iceland

Jetty from rocks at the harbor entrance, behind the village, Honningsvag, Mageroya island, Finnmark County, Norway

Porte de la Republique, city walls and ramparts, Avignon, Provence, France, Europe

City Walls and ramparts, Avignon, Provence, France, Europe

Blown up at Sheerness with the loss of between 700 and 800 lives: H. M.s Bulwark
Blown up at Sheerness with the loss of between 700 and 800 lives: H.M.S Bulwark

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"Bulwark: A Symbol of Strength and Protection" In 1961, Iraq's threat to Kuwait sent shockwaves through the region, prompting the need for a bulwark against aggression. The Wertheim Castle in Germany stood tall as a historical bulwark overlooking the Main river valley, reminding us of the importance of fortifications. Meanwhile, on the seas, HMS Bulwark R08 emerged as a formidable force. As a Commando Carrier in the Royal Navy, it served as an essential bulwark against potential threats. Its presence instilled confidence and security among its crew members and those they protected. Amidst military operations, moments of respite were found with selections from Wills Tobacco and Cigar Packets aboard HMS Bulwark R08. These small indulgences provided solace amidst challenging times. The ship's versatility was evident as it housed various aircrafts like Merlin Mk2 helicopters from 814 Naval Air Squadron conducting winching and communications exercises. Their swift movements showcased how this naval vessel acted not only as a protector but also facilitated vital operations. On land or sea, defense mechanisms took different forms. The Royal Marine LCAC (LR) Hovercraft exemplified this by serving as an agile bulwark capable of navigating diverse terrains efficiently. Throughout history, battleships like HMS they have been synonymous with strength and resilience. They represented more than just vessels; they embodied national pride while acting as crucial bulwarks during times of conflict. Away from war zones lies beauty that can be equally protective—a city's skyline forming an imposing bulwark against external forces. Dalt Vila in Ibiza stands proudly with its cathedral and old town silhouette safeguarding its inhabitants' cultural heritage on Balearic Islands. Lastly, Elvas showcased how cities themselves could become their own bastions when fortified properly.