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Fort Collection (#90)

"Exploring the Rich History and Majestic Beauty of Forts Around the World" Immerse yourself in the ancient Iron-age British Camp hill fort

Background imageFort Collection: With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force, Northern India, the Capture of Fort Ling-Tu (engraving)

With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force, Northern India, the Capture of Fort Ling-Tu (engraving)
1038000 With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force, Northern India, the Capture of Fort Ling-Tu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFort Collection: Boats docked in Cherbourg with the old fort in the background, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)

Boats docked in Cherbourg with the old fort in the background, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
942790 Boats docked in Cherbourg with the old fort in the background, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Background imageFort Collection: Sketches from Mhow, India (engraving)

Sketches from Mhow, India (engraving)
1102902 Sketches from Mhow, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Mhow, India)

Background imageFort Collection: The Chateau de Pierrefonds, Department of the Oise, France (engraving)

The Chateau de Pierrefonds, Department of the Oise, France (engraving)
1102883 The Chateau de Pierrefonds, Department of the Oise, France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chateau de Pierrefonds, Department of the Oise)

Background imageFort Collection: Fortifications of the Bosphorus, Interior of the Fortress of Mahdjar, Asiatic Side (engraving)

Fortifications of the Bosphorus, Interior of the Fortress of Mahdjar, Asiatic Side (engraving)
1106204 Fortifications of the Bosphorus, Interior of the Fortress of Mahdjar, Asiatic Side (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFort Collection: The Marble Tower, Castle of the Seven Towers, Constantinople (engraving)

The Marble Tower, Castle of the Seven Towers, Constantinople (engraving)
1106169 The Marble Tower, Castle of the Seven Towers, Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marble Tower, Castle of the Seven Towers)

Background imageFort Collection: The War, Ruins of the Castle of Ligny (engraving)

The War, Ruins of the Castle of Ligny (engraving)
1104591 The War, Ruins of the Castle of Ligny (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Ruins of the Castle of Ligny)

Background imageFort Collection: Sketches in Canton (engraving)

Sketches in Canton (engraving)
1107195 Sketches in Canton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Canton)

Background imageFort Collection: The Wall of Pekin (engraving)

The Wall of Pekin (engraving)
1105178 The Wall of Pekin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wall of Pekin)

Background imageFort Collection: Bombardment of Fort Masnaah, Gulf of Oman (engraving)

Bombardment of Fort Masnaah, Gulf of Oman (engraving)
1105682 Bombardment of Fort Masnaah, Gulf of Oman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardment of Fort Masnaah, Gulf of Oman)

Background imageFort Collection: The Civil War in Paris, Rout of the Communists at Nanterre by the Fire of Mont Valerien (engraving)

The Civil War in Paris, Rout of the Communists at Nanterre by the Fire of Mont Valerien (engraving)
1104962 The Civil War in Paris, Rout of the Communists at Nanterre by the Fire of Mont Valerien (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in Paris)

Background imageFort Collection: Antioch (engraving)

Antioch (engraving)
974083 Antioch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the walls of Antioch)

Background imageFort Collection: Plate XII from The Stolen Pail (La Secchia Rapita) by Alessandro Tassoni

Plate XII from The Stolen Pail (La Secchia Rapita) by Alessandro Tassoni
986331 Plate XII from The Stolen Pail (La Secchia Rapita) by Alessandro Tassoni, 1744 (engraving) by Zucchi (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFort Collection: Luther at Wartburg (engraving)

Luther at Wartburg (engraving)
1061025 Luther at Wartburg (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther at Wartburg)

Background imageFort Collection: The Maldive Islands (engraving)

The Maldive Islands (engraving)
1055089 The Maldive Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maldive Islands)

Background imageFort Collection: Fighting on the Gambia in West Africa, the Capture of Toniataba (engraving)

Fighting on the Gambia in West Africa, the Capture of Toniataba (engraving)
1056227 Fighting on the Gambia in West Africa, the Capture of Toniataba (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fighting on the Gambia in West Africa)

Background imageFort Collection: Lord Ossulstons Coming of Age (engraving)

Lord Ossulstons Coming of Age (engraving)
1057648 Lord Ossulstons Coming of Age (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Ossulstons Coming of Age)

Background imageFort Collection: Sketches in the Isle of Man (engraving)

Sketches in the Isle of Man (engraving)
1057488 Sketches in the Isle of Man (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Isle of Man)

Background imageFort Collection: The Zulu War (engraving)

The Zulu War (engraving)
1058801 The Zulu War (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageFort Collection: Mont St Michel, Normandy (engraving)

Mont St Michel, Normandy (engraving)
1061433 Mont St Michel, Normandy (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mont St Michel, Normandy)

Background imageFort Collection: Fort Chitral, the Garrison of which has just been relieved (litho)

Fort Chitral, the Garrison of which has just been relieved (litho)
1039102 Fort Chitral, the Garrison of which has just been relieved (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Chitral, the Garrison of which has just been relieved)

Background imageFort Collection: Explosion of fort on McPhersons front, June 1863 (engraving)

Explosion of fort on McPhersons front, June 1863 (engraving)
959294 Explosion of fort on McPhersons front, June 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Explosion of fort on McPhersons front, June 1863)

Background imageFort Collection: The attack on Arkansas Post, January 1863 (engraving)

The attack on Arkansas Post, January 1863 (engraving)
959253 The attack on Arkansas Post, January 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack on Arkansas Post, January 1863)

Background imageFort Collection: View of Calcutta as it appeared in the 17th century (engraving)

View of Calcutta as it appeared in the 17th century (engraving)
3086925 View of Calcutta as it appeared in the 17th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kolkata)

Background imageFort Collection: Fort of Kote Kangra, 1846 (engraving)

Fort of Kote Kangra, 1846 (engraving)
3086917 Fort of Kote Kangra, 1846 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illustrated London News, 22 August 1846)

Background imageFort Collection: Tenby, St. Catherines Rock and Fort (b / w photo)

Tenby, St. Catherines Rock and Fort (b / w photo)
3091797 Tenby, St. Catherines Rock and Fort (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tenby, St. Catherines Rock and Fort)

Background imageFort Collection: North West view of Fort Lawrence in Chignectou, 1755 (engraving)

North West view of Fort Lawrence in Chignectou, 1755 (engraving)
3058242 North West view of Fort Lawrence in Chignectou, 1755 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Fort Lawrence with British flag)

Background imageFort Collection: Map of Lake Ontario with the English and French fleets, 1757 (engraving)

Map of Lake Ontario with the English and French fleets, 1757 (engraving)
3058240 Map of Lake Ontario with the English and French fleets, 1757 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFort Collection: The French Folly Fort, Canton River (engraving)

The French Folly Fort, Canton River (engraving)
1095981 The French Folly Fort, Canton River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Folly Fort, Canton River)

Background imageFort Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II visiting the Saalburg, Germany (chromolitho)

Kaiser Wilhelm II visiting the Saalburg, Germany (chromolitho)
1094148 Kaiser Wilhelm II visiting the Saalburg, Germany (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaiser Wilhelm II visiting the Saalburg Roman fort)

Background imageFort Collection: The Zulu War, Advance of the British Troops on Ulundi, the Kings Kraal in the Distance (engraving)

The Zulu War, Advance of the British Troops on Ulundi, the Kings Kraal in the Distance (engraving)
1099979 The Zulu War, Advance of the British Troops on Ulundi, the Kings Kraal in the Distance (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Background imageFort Collection: Corfe Castle, from the Church Tower, Dorsetshire (b / w photo)

Corfe Castle, from the Church Tower, Dorsetshire (b / w photo)
1100547 Corfe Castle, from the Church Tower, Dorsetshire (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corfe Castle, from the Church Tower, Dorsetshire)

Background imageFort Collection: Launceston Castle, Cornwall (b / w photo)

Launceston Castle, Cornwall (b / w photo)
1100539 Launceston Castle, Cornwall (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launceston Castle, Cornwall)

Background imageFort Collection: Ludlow Castle, Shropshire (b / w photo)

Ludlow Castle, Shropshire (b / w photo)
1100387 Ludlow Castle, Shropshire (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludlow Castle, Shropshire)

Background imageFort Collection: Brougham Castle, Cumberland (b / w photo)

Brougham Castle, Cumberland (b / w photo)
1100383 Brougham Castle, Cumberland (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brougham Castle, Cumberland)

Background imageFort Collection: Map of the New Fortifications of Antwerp (engraving)

Map of the New Fortifications of Antwerp (engraving)
1098907 Map of the New Fortifications of Antwerp (engraving) by Dower, John (fl.c.1845-55); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the New Fortifications of Antwerp)

Background imageFort Collection: Carnarvon Castle, from the Harbour, Carnarvonshire (b / w photo)

Carnarvon Castle, from the Harbour, Carnarvonshire (b / w photo)
1100537 Carnarvon Castle, from the Harbour, Carnarvonshire (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnarvon Castle, from the Harbour)

Background imageFort Collection: Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire (b / w photo)

Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire (b / w photo)
1100534 Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire)

Background imageFort Collection: Richmond Castle, Yorkshire (b / w photo)

Richmond Castle, Yorkshire (b / w photo)
1100396 Richmond Castle, Yorkshire (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richmond Castle, Yorkshire)

Background imageFort Collection: Southport Gates, Gibraltar (colour photo)

Southport Gates, Gibraltar (colour photo)
3095109 Southport Gates, Gibraltar (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southport Gates, Gibraltar)

Background imageFort Collection: View of the city of Carcassonne from the west (litho)

View of the city of Carcassonne from the west (litho)
3097059 View of the city of Carcassonne from the west (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the city of Carcassonne from the west)

Background imageFort Collection: Fort St Davis and the Schuylkill Rapids, c. 1912 (litho)

Fort St Davis and the Schuylkill Rapids, c. 1912 (litho)
620159 Fort St Davis and the Schuylkill Rapids, c.1912 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: After the original albumen photograph by Charles K)

Background imageFort Collection: Arundel Castle, (pencil and watercolour)

Arundel Castle, (pencil and watercolour)
659764 Arundel Castle, (pencil and watercolour) by Harrington, Charles (1853-1917); 28.6x39.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arundel Castle. Charles Harrington (1865-1943)

Background imageFort Collection: Enigma, 1923 (oil on canvas)

Enigma, 1923 (oil on canvas)
659734 Enigma, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Munns, Bernard (1869-1942); 48.3x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Enigma. John Bernard Munns (1869-1942). Oil on canvas. Dated Jan 1923

Background imageFort Collection: Colonel Morrison Possibly in the Uniform of the Royal Engineers, a Fortified Town Behind

Colonel Morrison Possibly in the Uniform of the Royal Engineers, a Fortified Town Behind
659251 Colonel Morrison Possibly in the Uniform of the Royal Engineers, a Fortified Town Behind, 1768 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle

Background imageFort Collection: Section of Findlater Castle from the North West to the South East, 1789 (pen and grey ink

Section of Findlater Castle from the North West to the South East, 1789 (pen and grey ink
659218 Section of Findlater Castle from the North West to the South East, 1789 (pen and grey ink, grey, pink and yellow wash) by Adam

Background imageFort Collection: Wild Cattle of Chartley, Chartley Castle Beyond, 1902 (oil on canvas)

Wild Cattle of Chartley, Chartley Castle Beyond, 1902 (oil on canvas)
659811 Wild Cattle of Chartley, Chartley Castle Beyond, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Davis, Henry William Banks (1833-1914); 68.6x121.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Cattle of Chartley)




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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.