Embrasure Collection

Steel embrasure for the fortifications of Cronstadt, manufactured at Millwall, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Steel embrasure for the fortifications of Cronstadt, manufactured at Millwall, 1864. A...three-gun wrought-iron shield...[made] by the Millwall Ironworks Company for the Russian Government...The

Self-Portrait, c.1655. Creator: Pieter Cornelisz. van Egmondt
Self-Portrait, c.1655

Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 (b / w photo)
867775 Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

The Rebellion in the Soudan (engraving)
1061388 The Rebellion in the Soudan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Soudan)

Siege Operations at Eastbourne, Sussex (engraving)
1589379 Siege Operations at Eastbourne, Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege Operations at Eastbourne, Sussex)

The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham (engraving)
1054441 The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham)

The Popes Summer Quarters, Leo XIII in the Gardens of the Vatican (litho)
1629079 The Popes Summer Quarters, Leo XIII in the Gardens of the Vatican (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Popes Summer Quarters)

To the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, II (engraving)
1054522 To the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, II (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne)

Cannon in the rock-face at Gibraltar
A cannon on display at an embrasure high up in the cliff face of the rock of Gibraltar Date: circa 1988 / 1989

Spain. Catalonia. Altafulla. Tower in the medieval old town (Vila Closa)

Gun Emplacements, St Georges Hall, Gibraltar (engraving)
KW205683 Gun Emplacements, St Georges Hall, Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Close-up of World War Two FW3 Type 23 pillbox, in evening sunshine, Stowupland, Suffolk, England, october

The Zulu war. The End of the Zulu war. The Siege of Morosi s
The final skirmishes of the Zulu war, showing British and native soldiers hiding out in the Morosi mountain in a natural embrasure in Saddle rock

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"Embrasure: A Glimpse into History's Defenses" Step back in time and witness the remnants of battles long past. Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 - a silent witness to the struggles that once shook this land. From the Rebellion in the Soudan to Siege Operations at Eastbourne, Sussex - engravings that capture the intensity and determination of those who fought for their cause. The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham - an engraving showcasing the dedication and expertise of those who tirelessly worked behind the scenes to fortify our defenses. Experience The Popes Summer Quarters as Leo XIII strolls through the serene Gardens of Vatican captured lithographically. A moment frozen in time where even leaders sought solace amidst chaos. To the Great North-West with Marquis of Lorne II - an engraving that takes us on a journey through uncharted territories where bravery met exploration. Cannon embedded within Gibraltar's rock-face stand tall as a testament to its strategic significance throughout history. Spain's Catalonia reveals Altafulla Tower nestled within its medieval old town; a symbol of resilience against invaders. Witness The Revolution in Paris unfold through engravings depicting fervor and unrest. Bret Harte's A Ward of Golden Gate immortalized on paper captures life during turbulent times. Gun Emplacements at St Georges Hall, Gibraltar showcase military might etched into stone while World War Two FW3 Type 23 pillbox stands resolute under evening sunshine in Stowupland, Suffolk, England - reminding us how conflicts shaped our landscapes forevermore. Embrasure offers glimpses into historical moments when nations fortified their borders or rebelled against oppression. These images transport us back to eras defined by struggle and resilience – reminders that history is not just words on pages but stories etched onto landscapes for generations to come.