Fort Collection (#79)

View of the castle (photo)
JFS249940 View of the castle (photo) by Spanish School, (15th century); Simancas, Castilla y Leon, Spain; (add.info.: repository of the Spanish National Archives since 1545;)

View of the castle walls and keep (photo)
JFS249930 View of the castle walls and keep (photo) by Spanish School; Penafiel Castle, Penafiel, Valladolid, Spain; (add.info)

View of the castle walls and keep (photo)
JFS249929 View of the castle walls and keep (photo) by Spanish School; Penafiel Castle, Penafiel, Valladolid, Spain; (add.info)

Lieutenant Thomas Adair Butler (1836-1901) earning the Victoria Cross at Lucknow during
NAM237652 Lieutenant Thomas Adair Butler (1836-1901) earning the Victoria Cross at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny on 9 March 1858, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Desanges

East View of Seringapatam on 15th May 1791, illustration from Twelve Views of Mysore
STC225387 East View of Seringapatam on 15th May 1791, illustration from Twelve Views of Mysore, the Country of Tippoo Sultan engraved and coloured by J.W

View of entrance to the Alcazar, from the north east (photo)
JB226865 View of entrance to the Alcazar, from the north east (photo) by Spanish School, (15th century); Segovia, Spain; (add.info)

View of the Port of Messina, c. 1900 (coloured engraving)
BMR213908 View of the Port of Messina, c.1900 (coloured engraving) by Cassas, Louis Francois (1756-1827) (after); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

The Island Fortress of Pfalzgrafenstein and Schloss Gutenfels at Kaub (colour litho)
CHT211452 The Island Fortress of Pfalzgrafenstein and Schloss Gutenfels at Kaub (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Bridge of Aelius and Hadrians Mausoleum (Castel Sant Angelo), Rome
STC132748 Bridge of Aelius and Hadrians Mausoleum (Castel Sant Angelo), Rome, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach

Palace of Diocletian (245-313), Split, Yugoslavia, from
STC132746 Palace of Diocletian (245-313), Split, Yugoslavia, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach

South-west Prospect of the English and Dutch Forts at Sakkundi, c. 1744 (engraving)
MGS180342 South-west Prospect of the English and Dutch Forts at Sakkundi, c.1744 (engraving) by Smith, William (18th century) (after); Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; British

View of the Tower of London from the River Thames, c. 1840 (litho)
GHL267907 View of the Tower of London from the River Thames, c.1840 (litho) by Patten, Edmund (fl.1794-1808) (after); London Metropolitan Archives

Battle of Secessionville, James Island, South Carolina, 16th June 1862 (colour litho)
PNP263302 Battle of Secessionville, James Island, South Carolina, 16th June 1862 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cimbric Women defend their Wagon Fort from Roman soldiers, 1882 (litho)
446518 Cimbric Women defend their Wagon Fort from Roman soldiers, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cimbri were a tribe from Northern Europe, who)

Richmond Castle, Yorkshire (oil on canvas)
TW426523 Richmond Castle, Yorkshire (oil on canvas) by Webb, James (1825-95); 78.7x140 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

View of the Entrance of Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, 1815 (oil on canvas)
TW426991 View of the Entrance of Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Martin, John (1789-1854); 29.5x44.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Tantallon Castle, 1872 (oil on canvas)
TW427234 Tantallon Castle, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Sticks, George Blackie (1843-1938); 121.6x91.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Near the Castle of Braemar (w / c on paper)
OJ379534 Near the Castle of Braemar (w/c on paper) by Williams, M. W. (fl. 19th century); 55.2x75.3 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; British, out of copyright

An Aqueduct Near a Fortress, 1807 (oil on fabric)
500043 An Aqueduct Near a Fortress, 1807 (oil on fabric) by Bertin, Jean Victor (1767-1842); 50.5x55 (framed) 35.8x40.8 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Mr. and Mrs. William H

How Chinese Maninkins on a wall save a town, illustration from
IL314821 How Chinese Maninkins on a wall save a town, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1920 (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; English

A misericord depicting a walled town with a gateway with a raised portcullis
NCO313046 A misericord depicting a walled town with a gateway with a raised portcullis, New College Chapel, Oxford, late 14th century (wood) by English School

Dover from the Deal Road (engraving)
730571 Dover from the Deal Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dover from the Deal Road)

Market square in Buenos Aires, Argentina, early 19th century, with the guardhouse on the right and fort on the left. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes

Ruins of a circular Incan fortress at Canar, Ecuador. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

House of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, with boat in the garden and fort on a hill. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Raby Castle (engraving)
725769 Raby Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raby Castle, near Staindrop in County Durham)

Cilurnum (gouache, pencil & w / c on paper)
742369 Cilurnum (gouache, pencil & w/c on paper) by Richardson, Henry Burdon (fl.1828-72); Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

A Caravan Leaving Fes (chromolitho)
735336 A Caravan Leaving Fes (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Caravan Leaving Fes)

Map of Aleppo, c. 1600 (colour litho)
779776 Map of Aleppo, c.1600 (colour litho) by Ottoman School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carte d Alep vers 1600. Karte von Aleppo Aober 1600. Illustration of the citadel and city walls)

Valetta from Lower Baracca, Malta, c. 1880-83 (b / w photo)
476186 Valetta from Lower Baracca, Malta, c.1880-83 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valetta is the capital city of Malta)

Soldiers and cannons in an old Turkish fortress, Tunisia or Tripolitania, 3rd March
GBW466614 Soldiers and cannons in an old Turkish fortress, Tunisia or Tripolitania, 3rd March, 1916 (autochrome) by Samama-Chikli, Albert (1872-1934); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Tunisian, out of copyright

They buried them on the riverbank (chromolitho)
3620611 They buried them on the riverbank (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: They buried them on the riverbank)

Avignon, Fortifications et Pont Saint Benezet (colour photo)
2804161 Avignon, Fortifications et Pont Saint Benezet (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Avignon, Fortifications et Pont Saint Benezet)

Avallon, Vieilles fortifications (colour photo)
2803859 Avallon, Vieilles fortifications (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Avallon, Vieilles fortifications)

Vannes, Vieilles fortifications, Tour du Connetable (colour photo)
2803761 Vannes, Vieilles fortifications, Tour du Connetable (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vannes, Vieilles fortifications)

Lieutenant Harley leading the sorte from Fort Chitral, illustration from
3038841 Lieutenant Harley leading the sorte from Fort Chitral, illustration from Cassells History of England, 1900s (litho) by Groome

View of Jamrud Fort, near Peshawar, Afghanistan. Date: 1842

Muccomer Falls, Fort William, Inverness, Scotland. circa 1910

Fort Augustus, Boleskine and Abertarff, Loch Ness
Fort Augustus, in the parish of Boleskine and Abertarff, south-west end of Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands

Fortifications of Carcassonne, France (engraving)
3647297 Fortifications of Carcassonne, France (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortifications of Carcassonne, France)

The Battle of Cadiz of 1587 (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada)
3704131 The Battle of Cadiz of 1587 (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada), 1608 (oil on panel) by Antum, Aert van (fl.1630-40); 40.3x83.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Conquest of Rio Grande in Brazil, December 1633, 1649-51 (etching)
3704055 Conquest of Rio Grande in Brazil, December 1633, 1649-51 (etching) by Dutch School, (17th century); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The east gate at Birdoswald Roman Fort, 1857 (w / c on paper)
3715772 The east gate at Birdoswald Roman Fort, 1857 (w/c on paper) by Mossman, David (1825-1901); 17x25 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum

Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others, p119, c
2919744 Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others, p119, c.1635-40 (pen & ink on paper in bound volume) by Oddi, Muzio (1569-1639) (circle of); 35x24 cm; The University of St

Russian men in US Army coats, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Group photo of eleven Russian men (described as Bolsheviks) in US Army long coats, at Fort Omaha, Nebraska, USA, on 27 December 1918

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"Exploring the Rich History and Majestic Beauty of Forts Around the World" Immerse yourself in the ancient Iron-age British Camp hill fort, nestled among the vibrant autumn colors of the Malvern Hills in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. Journey to Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland for a glimpse into medieval times amidst breathtaking coastal scenery. Step back in time as you board a steam train on Swanage Railway, passing by Corfe Castle in Dorset, England - an enchanting sight straight out of a fairytale. Discover the rugged beauty of Carreg Cennen Castle near Llandeilo within Brecon Beacons National Park, Carmarthenshire, Wales - an awe-inspiring fortress surrounded by stunning landscapes. Lose yourself in history at Corfe Castle in Corfe village, Dorset; its imposing ruins tell tales of battles fought and legends lived within its walls. Marvel at the panoramic view from atop Old Town City's fortified walls in Dubrovnik - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you to another era. Cross Monnow Bridge and Gate over River Monnow to experience medieval charm firsthand while exploring Monmouthshire's historic past in Wales' United Kingdom. Ascend Hambledon Hill above Blackmore Vale to witness prehistoric ramparts that stand as silent sentinels guarding secrets from centuries ago. Embark on a journey to Jaffna, Sri Lanka where remnants of colonial forts whisper stories of conquests and cultural fusion dating back to 1671. Visit Arlington's Fort Myer Chapel in Virginia, USA for solace amidst military history and pay tribute to those who have served their country with honor and bravery. Witness history come alive through engravings depicting The sinking of Mary Rose during Battle Solent 1545-1778, a poignant reminder of the perils faced by seafarers.