Cannons Collection (#7)

CM26 2644 Ben Forbes, Citroen Saxo
Ben Forbes, Citroen Saxo, Tin Tops Championship, BARC, Brands Hatch, November 2018, circuit racing, classic cars, classic event, Classic Racing Cars, competition, England, event, motor racing

CM26 2863 Ben Forbes, Citroen Saxo
Ben Forbes, Citroen Saxo, Tin Tops Championship, BARC, Brands Hatch, November 2018, circuit racing, classic cars, classic event, Classic Racing Cars, competition, England, event, motor racing

CM26 2964 Nicholas Lunn, Honda Integra DC2 Type R
Nicholas Lunn, Honda Integra DC2 Type R, Tin Tops Championship, BARC, Brands Hatch, November 2018, circuit racing, classic cars, classic event, Classic Racing Cars, competition, England, event

CM26 2881 Steve Everson, Citroen Saxo VTR
Steve Everson, Citroen Saxo VTR, Tin Tops Championship, BARC, Brands Hatch, November 2018, circuit racing, classic cars, classic event, Classic Racing Cars, competition, England, event, motor racing

CM26 2661 Vince Proto, FIAT Punto Abarth
Vince Proto, FIAT Punto Abarth, Tin Tops Championship, BARC, Brands Hatch, November 2018, circuit racing, classic cars, classic event, Classic Racing Cars, competition, England, event, motor racing

CM26 2965 Vince Proto, FIAT Punto Abarth
Vince Proto, FIAT Punto Abarth, Tin Tops Championship, BARC, Brands Hatch, November 2018, circuit racing, classic cars, classic event, Classic Racing Cars, competition, England, event, motor racing

CM26 2958 Rikki Taylor, Ford Fiesta Zetec
Rikki Taylor, Ford Fiesta Zetec, Tin Tops Championship, BARC, Brands Hatch, November 2018, circuit racing, classic cars, classic event, Classic Racing Cars, competition, England, event, motor racing

CM26 2966 Chris Bicknell, Citroen Saxo
Chris Bicknell, Citroen Saxo, Tin Tops Championship, BARC, Brands Hatch, November 2018, circuit racing, classic cars, classic event, Classic Racing Cars, competition, England, event, motor racing

The Siege of the Castle of Mortagne, near Bordeaux, in 1377 (aus Recueil des croniques d Engleterre Artist: Anonymous)
The Siege of the Castle of Mortagne, near Bordeaux, in 1377 (aus Recueil des croniques d Engleterre von Jean de Wavrin), ca. 1470-1480. Found in the collection of British Library

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis: artillery drill, (1902?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis: artillery drill, (1902?)

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis: artillery drill, (1902?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis: artillery drill, (1902?)

9-pounder brass gun, 56-pounder iron gun, 1854. Creator: Unknown
9-pounder brass gun, 56-pounder iron gun, 1854. 9-pounder...weighing 13 cwt.; such a gun, with its carriage, limbers, ammunition (32 rounds), side-arms, and stores, weighs 38½ cwt

Castello Aragonese at Dusk, Ischia, Campania, Italy

Castello Aragonese at Sunset, Ischia, Campania, Italy

The Naval Academy, Suomenlinna Fortress, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

The 18th century cannons that protected the village of Sines against the north african pirates. Alentejo, Portugal

The 18th century cannons that protected the village of Ericeira against the north african pirates. Portugal

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

The Prince's Palace of Monaco at Dusk, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Gibraltar, View of Queen Charlottes Battery at the Moorish castle

Citadelle de Saint-Tropez, St. Tropez, Var, Provence-Alpes-Cote D Azur, French Riviera, France

Cannons outside the Town Hall, Old Town, Geneva, Switzerland

Statue and cannons at Fine Arts Museum, Citadel, Hue, Thua Thien-Hue, Vietnam

Cannons, Castillo de la Virgen in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma, Canaries, Spain

View from Baluarte de Santa Llucia to D Alt Vila, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Walls of Maputo Fort, Maputo, Mozambique

Cannons in Maputo Fort, Maputo, Mozambique

Prince of Wales Fortress, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England

Murallas de San Carlos, Caadiz, province of Caadiz, Andalusia, Spain
Murallas de San Carlos, CAadiz, province of CAadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Mobile, Alabama, USA cityscape and historic fort

War Preparations, Serbo-Bulgarian War
A battery (cannon) dragged by horses is placed by the Bulgarians on the heights of Pregladista, above Tsaribrod, in preparation for the Battle of Tsaribrod, November 25th 1885

Take of the Fort of Saint Elmo (June 23, 1565)
Palace of the Grand Master, 16th-18th centuries. Residence of the Great Master of the Order of Saint John. Fresco of the Supreme Council Room by Matteo Perez de Aleccio (1547-1628)

Anna May Wong, actress, studio portrait with top hat and cane. With description, A fantastic camera-study of this well-known actress by Cannons, the English photographer of Hollywood

Firing the salute at the opening of Tower Bridge, London. Date: 30th June 1894

Landscape with cannon, 1518 (engraving)
7414933 Landscape with cannon, 1518 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 21.7--32 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer)

At thirty deniers, a cosmopolitan bazaar "Everything must pay off" (antisemitic cartoon), 1909 (print)
7415593 At thirty deniers, a cosmopolitan bazaar "Everything must pay off" (antisemitic cartoon), 1909 (print) by Lemot

Cannon at Bulevardul Corneliu Coposco, Haller Bastion, Sibiu, Romania
3 people, armed, arms, attraction, attractions, balkan, balkan peninsula, bastion, bastions, building, buildings, cannon, cannon tube, cannons, castel, castell, castelo, castles, cities, defence

Short 15 cm cannon, Germany, used in the Franco-Prussian War 1870, 1871, Historic
15, 1900s, 19th-century, aged, arts, black, black-and-white, black-white, cannon, cannons, character, copy, creative, creatively, demonstration, demonstrations, depiction, depictions, deserted

A cannon with complete crew and draft horses, 1592 in Nuremberg, Germany, Artillerymen, Cannoneers, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 2 people, armed, arms, arts, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, cannon, cannon tube, cannons, canon, complete, copy, creative, creatively, depiction, depictions

The Victory of Porta Camollia at Siena of 1526 (tempera on panel)
885921 The Victory of Porta Camollia at Siena of 1526 (tempera on panel) by Cini, Giovanni di Lorenzo (fl.1526-45); Archivio di Stato, Siena

John Paul Jones (colour litho)
PNP328657 John Paul Jones (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain John Paul Jones (1747-92), American naval hero;); Peter Newark Pictures

Kosciuszko at Raclawice, 1888 (oil on canvas)
7371302 Kosciuszko at Raclawice, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Matejko, Jan (1838-93); 465 x 897 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info)

The battle of Custoza, 1880, Giovanni Fattori (painting)
7063057 The battle of Custoza, 1880, Giovanni Fattori (painting) by Fattori, Giovanni (1825-1908); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

The battle of san Martino, 1880-1883, Michele Cammarano (painting)
7063055 The battle of san Martino, 1880-1883, Michele Cammarano (painting) by Cammarano, Michele (1835-1920); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

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"Cannons: A Historical Journey Through Power and Warfare" Step back in time to the Woolwich Barracks, where rows of majestic cannons stood ready for battle. These mighty weapons played a crucial role in shaping history, from protecting His Majesty's Ship, the Victory, during the Battle of Trafalgar to defending Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island. Renowned artist John Christian Schetky captured the intensity of war with his vivid depiction of The Battle of Trafalgar. British cannons roared as they fought against their adversaries, showcasing both their destructive force and strategic importance. Traveling further east, witness the boldness of Alpine drums resonating through picturesque landscapes in TSM H. 1524 Siege of Vienna by Suleyman I. They were instrumental in this historic event led by the Magnificent Sultan himself. Closer to home at Woolwich Arsenal in southeast London stands the Great Crane - a testament to industrial might that aided cannon production on an unprecedented scale. This engineering marvel highlights how these weapons became integral parts of warfare across nations. But cannons weren't limited to land battles alone; Dutch Warships depicted by Wenceslaus Hollar showcased naval supremacy and emphasized how these powerful artillery pieces dominated maritime conflicts. Venturing beyond Europe's borders, explore The Walls of Derry where cannons guarded against sieges and invasions throughout centuries. These fortifications symbolize resilience and determination against all odds. In more recent times, modern weaponry like Junkers Ju 87G aircraft armed with formidable 37mm anti-tank cannons emerged during World War I. Witness its devastating impact at Gallipoli as Asiatic Annie unleashed destruction upon enemy forces. From ancient battlegrounds to modern warfare innovations, they have left an indelible mark on human history. Their power has shaped empires' destinies while reminding us that strength lies not only within their barrels but also within those who wield them.