Defence Collection (#10)

Frill-neck Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), displays on a termite mound. Northern Territory, Australia

Sellier & Bellot 7. 62 mm full metal jacket match bullets are seen in Vienna
Sellier & Bellot 7.62 mm full metal jacket match bullets are seen in Vienna, Austria, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

A gun owner displays a Glock 20, 10 mm Auto pistol in Vienna, Austria, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

Dunstanburgh Castle N060871
DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE, Northumberland. View along the west curtain wall with Lilburn Tower on right and the coastline stretching away

Blyth blockhouse DP087767
Former military structure, Links Road, Blyth, Northumberland. Concrete blockhouse and observation post at the harbour entrance

Warkworth Castle IC107_001
Warkworth Castle, Northumberland. Reconstruction cutaway drawing by Peter Dunn of the Keep and village, c.1500

Kirby Muxloe Castle 27593_050
Kirby Muxloe Castle, Leicestershire. Aerial view of the, largely brick-built, fortified mansion

Aerial view of Deal Castle N110364
Deal Castle, Kent. Aerial view

Eynsford Castle, Kent N090474
Eynsford Castle, Kent. Exterior view of the castle taken from the south

Deal Castle, Kent DP187707
Deal Castle, Kent. Location view from north east

Lydford Castle, Devon N090121
LYDFORD CASTLE, Devon. Interior view of the castle

Nunney Castle engraving N070775
NUNNEY CASTLE, Somerset. North east view of Nunye Castle in the county of Somerset by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, 1733

Launceston Castle J950219
Launceston Castle, Cornwall. Reconstruction drawing, by Peter Dunn, of the Drum Tower, c.1250

Launceston Castle J950218
Launceston Castle, Cornwall. Reconstruction drawing, by Peter Dunn, of the South Gate in the 14th century

Dartmouth Castle IC123 / 013
DARTMOUTH CASTLE, Devon. Reconstruction drawing of Dartmouth Castle as a fortalice (small castle) when it was first built in the late 14th century. Artist Peter Urmston (2016)

Dartmouth Castle IC123 / 012
DARTMOUTH CASTLE, Devon. Reconstruction drawing of Dartmouth Castle as it may have looked in about 1550. Artist Peter Urmston (2016)

Longthorpe Tower IC301_001
LONGTHORPE TOWER, Cambridgeshire. Cutaway view of the house and tower as it may have appeared in Medieval times. Reconstruction drawing by Bob Marshall

Tower of London IC102_001
Tower of London. Reconstruction drawing of the Western Entrance, c.1400. Artist Terry Ball. 1978

Tower of London IC102_006
Tower of London. Reconstruction drawing giving an aerial view of the Tower of London, as seen from the south-east and as it may have appeared in circa 1400. Artist Terry Ball. 1978

Roman Richborough IC084_007
Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper showing soldiers marching from the barracks in the bridgehead fort at the Roman town of Richborough in Kent, as it may have looked in about AD250

Restormel Castle DP221082
Restormel Castle, Restormel, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. General view of castle with gatehouse, view from the west

Aerial view of Europa Point, Gibraltar
Pictured is an aerial view of Europa Point (the southernmost point of Gibraltar). The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is a rocky headland on the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula

German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho)
2782993 German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants (chromolitho)
2782997 Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants)

French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho)
2782992 French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The safest asylum is a mother's breast, 19th century (illustration)
8822188 The safest asylum is a mother's breast, 19th century (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The siege operations at St. Mary's Creek, Chatham, on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The siege operations at St. Mary's Creek, Chatham, on Saturday last, 1864. Military rehearsal. 'The besieged garrison were all men of the Marine Artillery and Volunteer Artillery

Illustrations of the War in Denmark: interior of No. 4 Redoubt at Düppel, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Denmark: interior of No. 4 Redoubt at Duppel, 1864. Engraving '...from a sketch by our Special Artist...[showing] the aspect of Duppel since the storm of war has swept

The War in Denmark: rear view of the Düppel position, from the Church Battery, Sonderburg, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark from a sketch by our special artist: rear view of the Duppel position, from the Church Battery, Sonderburg, 1864

Fight at Waiari, on the Mangapiko River, New Zealand, on the 11th of February, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Fight at Waiari, on the Mangapiko River, New Zealand, on the 11th of February, 1864. 'It seems that...some of our soldiers went into the river to bathe

The War in Denmark: fortifications of Fredericia - Schleswig Bastion and Princess's Bastion, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: fortifications of Fredericia - Schleswig Bastion and Princess's Bastion, 1864. Engraving from a sketch '...by our Special Artist

The War in Denmark: sketch of the Redoubts...at Düppel, showing the...outpost sentries..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: sketch of the Redoubts Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 7 at Duppel, showing the Danish and the Prussian outpost sentries - from a sketch taken on the Ruhenberg Hill, by our special artist

The War in Denmark: Prussian battery at Gaasberg Point, opposite the forts of Düppel, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: Prussian battery at Gaasberg Point, opposite the forts of Duppel, 1864. '...We see two of the great guns at work

Destruction of the fortifications of the Ionian Islands: Fort Neuf, in the harbour of Corfu, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Destruction of the fortifications of the Ionian Islands: Fort Neuf, in the harbour of Corfu, 1864. 'The conduct of her Majesty's Government in demolishing the fortifications of Corfu before

The Taeping Rebellion in China: interior of the walls of Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: interior of the walls of Soo-Chow, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, '...illustrative of the capture of the Chinese town of Soo-Chow by the Imperialist troops

The War in New Zealand: stronghold of the Maoris at Rangariri, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in New Zealand: stronghold of the Maoris at Rangariri, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, of the scene of '...General Cameron's victory on the 20th of November...The British

Illustrations of the War in Schleswig by our special artist: the Dannewerk, Redoubt No. 11, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Schleswig by our special artist: the Dannewerk, Redoubt No. 11, 1864. View of '...Redoubt No

Illustrations of the War in Schleswig by our special artist: battery on the...Dannewerk, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Schleswig by our special artist: battery on the summit of the Dannewerk, 1864. View of '...the summit with a battery of guns

Colomba threatens two men with a gun, 1940 (illustration)
8683015 Colomba threatens two men with a gun, 1940 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Robin Hood
5307673 Robin Hood.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robin Hood, a legendary English folk hero and outlaw, champion of the poor. An expert with the longbow and quarter-staff)

Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)
5926689 Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leg bones of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782)

An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background
5311030 An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background, men construct a bamboo bridge across the lagoon, by which to retreat when the Japanese attack the forts

The Defence of the "Windsor Castle" (colour litho)
8659508 The Defence of the "Windsor Castle" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defence of the "Windsor Castle")

Jack Petersen (b/w photo)
8671540 Jack Petersen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Petersen. Jack Petersen, of Cardiff, seen here during sparring practice)

Coastwise: Cowes Regatta (b/w photo)
8671433 Coastwise: Cowes Regatta (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowes Regatta)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901246 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900378 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900317 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

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"Unyielding Defences: From Hadrian's Wall to Kenilworth Castle, the Art of Protection" Hadrian's Wall J940488: Standing tall for centuries, this ancient fortification symbolizes the strength and resilience of Roman defence. Deceiving the invader as to the state of the tide: Crafty tactics employed by coastal defenders throughout history, using nature itself as a weapon against would-be invaders. Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont - Battle of Waterloo: Witnessing fierce resistance within its walls, this historic chateau became an emblem of unwavering defence during one of Europe's most decisive battles. Portchester Castle K991184: A formidable stronghold overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, Portchester Castle has guarded England's shores for over nine centuries. Tower of London & Tower Bridge 21766_20: The iconic duo that has watched over London since medieval times – a testament to enduring protection and steadfast guardianship. Iron-age British Camp hill fort and the Malvern Hills in autumn, Great Malvern, Worcestershire: Nature intertwines with ancient defences in this breathtaking landscape where history meets beauty. Thames Barrier on River Thames and Canary Wharf in the background, London, England: An engineering marvel designed to protect London from devastating floods while showcasing modern defensive strategies against nature's fury. Roman latrine J000112: Even mundane structures like latrines played their part in safeguarding Roman forts by maintaining hygiene standards essential for troop health and morale. Bamburgh Castle K021974: Perched atop a rugged Northumberland cliffside, Bamburgh Castle stands as both a historical treasure trove and an impregnable fortress guarding England's northeastern coast. Housesteads Roman Fort J930498 along Hadrian’s Wall J080005 .