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"Discover the Majestic Fortifications Across the United Kingdom and Europe" Conisbrough Castle J910009

Background imageFortification Collection: Bombardment of San Juan, Porto Rico, pub. c. 1898 (chromolitho)

Bombardment of San Juan, Porto Rico, pub. c. 1898 (chromolitho)
2630666 Bombardment of San Juan, Porto Rico, pub. c.1898 (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thomas Sampson (1840 - 1902)

Background imageFortification Collection: Clisson: the Castle - V. 1900

Clisson: the Castle - V. 1900
XEE4410438 Clisson: the Castle - V. 1900 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clisson: the Castle - V. 1900); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Background imageFortification Collection: Third Crusade, 1190: capture of the city of Messina (Sicily)

Third Crusade, 1190: capture of the city of Messina (Sicily)
XEE4409292 Third Crusade, 1190: capture of the city of Messina (Sicily). Richard Lion Heart (or Richard I of England, 1157-1199) planted the English banner on the highest tower in the city

Background imageFortification Collection: Battle of Poitiers between the army of Charles Martel and the Saracens, 732

Battle of Poitiers between the army of Charles Martel and the Saracens, 732
XEE4409148 Battle of Poitiers between the army of Charles Martel and the Saracens, 732. Engraving of the 18th century. by Unknown artist

Background imageFortification Collection: Siege d Avignon, 737: Charles Martels army takes over the town from the Saracens

Siege d Avignon, 737: Charles Martels army takes over the town from the Saracens
XEE4409147 Siege d Avignon, 737: Charles Martels army takes over the town from the Saracens. Engraving by Jean Michel Moreau, dit Moreau le Jeune (1741- 1814), 18th century

Background imageFortification Collection: Exterior view of the church of Saint Andre (church of the Templars)

Exterior view of the church of Saint Andre (church of the Templars)
XEE4162296 Exterior view of the church of Saint Andre (church of the Templars), fortified in the 14th century. Luz saint saviour (Luz-Saint-Sauveur), Hautes Pyrennees (65), 1852

Background imageFortification Collection: French architect Vauban draws up the plans for the fortifications of Belfort

French architect Vauban draws up the plans for the fortifications of Belfort
XEE4162191 French architect Vauban draws up the plans for the fortifications of Belfort (east of France) at Louis XIVs request in 1687 - Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban donnant les plans des

Background imageFortification Collection: Napoleon at Elba - Napoleon at Elba - Portoferraio - Isola d

Napoleon at Elba - Napoleon at Elba - Portoferraio - Isola d
XEE4160481 Napoleon at Elba - Napoleon at Elba - Portoferraio - Isola d Elba - Napoleon in the Governors Garden 1814-1815 - engraving from " Usi e Costumi di Tutti i Popoli dell Universo

Background imageFortification Collection: Redan and Advanced Trenches of British Right Attack, 1856 (lithograph)

Redan and Advanced Trenches of British Right Attack, 1856 (lithograph)
3744626 Redan and Advanced Trenches of British Right Attack, 1856 (lithograph) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate 38 of The Seat of War in the East, 1856)

Background imageFortification Collection: View of St Malo - Anonymous engraving, 18th century

View of St Malo - Anonymous engraving, 18th century
LSE4087817 View of St Malo - Anonymous engraving, 18th century by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of St Malo - Anonymous engraving)

Background imageFortification Collection: Barriere de Pantin la Villette in 'les barrieres de Paris'

Barriere de Pantin la Villette in "les barrieres de Paris"
LSE4084747 Barriere de Pantin la Villette in " les barrieres de Paris" photograph by Gouviot, 1859. by French Photographer

Background imageFortification Collection: Take Jericho. Engraving in 'The main facts of holy history'

Take Jericho. Engraving in "The main facts of holy history"
DUV4209965 Take Jericho. Engraving in " The main facts of holy history". Epinal Imaging, 4th Series. Pellerin and Cie, printer-publisher, Epinal. End of the 19th century

Background imageFortification Collection: A city in the Middle Ages. Chromolithography of the late 19th century

A city in the Middle Ages. Chromolithography of the late 19th century
XEE4137268 A city in the Middle Ages. Chromolithography of the late 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A city in the Middle Ages)

Background imageFortification Collection: Horse riding: large derby of the West on the beach of Saint Malo (Saint-Malo)

Horse riding: large derby of the West on the beach of Saint Malo (Saint-Malo)
XEE4139018 Horse riding: large derby of the West on the beach of Saint Malo (Saint-Malo), Ille and Vilaine (35), 1858. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'74 of 11 September 1858

Background imageFortification Collection: Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Jerusalem rebatie. King Artaxerxes I sent Nehemia to

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Jerusalem rebatie. King Artaxerxes I sent Nehemia to
XEE4138476 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Jerusalem rebatie. King Artaxerxes I sent Nehemia to Jerusalem with permission to rebel all its walls. Illustration from 1811

Background imageFortification Collection: Fortification de Toulon by Vauban on 06 / 03 / 1692

Fortification de Toulon by Vauban on 06 / 03 / 1692
LSE4100781 Fortification de Toulon by Vauban on 06/03/1692 by Vauban, Sebastien Le Prestre de (1633-1707); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: View of Granville and its fortifications, 1655

View of Granville and its fortifications, 1655
LSE4100274 View of Granville and its fortifications, 1655 by French School, (17th century); Musee d art et d histoire de Granville; (add.info.: View of Granville and its fortifications)

Background imageFortification Collection: Les battailles, plate IX - Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Les battailles, plate IX - Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
LSE4089574 Les battailles, plate IX - Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883), for La legende du Jeif wandering by Pierre Dupont, edition Librairie du magasin picturesque, Paris 1862 by Dore

Background imageFortification Collection: Hundred Thousand Sons of Saint Louis - The French siege in the Battle of Trocadero - 31

Hundred Thousand Sons of Saint Louis - The French siege in the Battle of Trocadero - 31
XEE4161698 Hundred Thousand Sons of Saint Louis - The French siege in the Battle of Trocadero - 31 August 1823 - Spanish Expedition - Battle of the Trocadero by Unknown Artist

Background imageFortification Collection: Syria: the city of Aleppo in Syria in the 19th century - Aleppo in Syria - 1864

Syria: the city of Aleppo in Syria in the 19th century - Aleppo in Syria - 1864
XEE4161437 Syria: the city of Aleppo in Syria in the 19th century - Aleppo in Syria - 1864 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syria)

Background imageFortification Collection: Fougeres vue generale - Bretagne - engraving in 'PATRIE'

Fougeres vue generale - Bretagne - engraving in "PATRIE"
XEE4161154 Fougeres vue generale - Bretagne - engraving in " PATRIE" - DESCRIPTION PICTUREQUIREQUE DE LA FRANCE EN 6 VOLUES BY LUCIEN HUARD - end 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageFortification Collection: Chateau de Josselin - Morbihan en Bretagne - engraving in 'La France illustree

Chateau de Josselin - Morbihan en Bretagne - engraving in "La France illustree
XEE4156661 Chateau de Josselin - Morbihan en Bretagne - engraving in " La France illustree: geography, history, statistical administration" by V.A. Malt-Brown

Background imageFortification Collection: The Lombards depart for the first Crusade at the end of the 11th century

The Lombards depart for the first Crusade at the end of the 11th century
XEE4155532 The Lombards depart for the first Crusade at the end of the 11th century - by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: The Walls of Pekin, China. Engraving in 'The Youth Journal', 1884

The Walls of Pekin, China. Engraving in "The Youth Journal", 1884
XEE4134443 The Walls of Pekin, China. Engraving in " The Youth Journal", 1884. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Walls of Pekin, China)

Background imageFortification Collection: Isola d Elba - Island of Elba - Tuscany - Engraving from '

Isola d Elba - Island of Elba - Tuscany - Engraving from "
XEE4163629 Isola d Elba - Island of Elba - Tuscany - Engraving from " Picturesque Italy" - Historical and Descriptive Painting of Italy" by M. de Norvins, Ch. Nodier 1834-1836

Background imageFortification Collection: Marguerite Catherine Ponsoye aka Margot Delaye here in may 1570 defending city of

Marguerite Catherine Ponsoye aka Margot Delaye here in may 1570 defending city of
XEE4163204 Marguerite Catherine Ponsoye aka Margot Delaye here in may 1570 defending city of Montelimar (France) aganist army of Ludovic of nassau - Marguerite Catherine Ponsoye known as " la

Background imageFortification Collection: Gauls trying to seize the Capitol (390 BC) - Geese save the Roman Capitol from Gaulish

Gauls trying to seize the Capitol (390 BC) - Geese save the Roman Capitol from Gaulish
XEE4163175 Gauls trying to seize the Capitol (390 BC) - Geese save the Roman Capitol from Gaulish invaders - - engraving 1890 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: Ruined ramparts of the Cite of Carcassonne (Aude, Languedoc

Ruined ramparts of the Cite of Carcassonne (Aude, Languedoc
PCT4268432 Ruined ramparts of the Cite of Carcassonne (Aude, Languedoc) before their restoration by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc (Viollet le Duc) (1814-1879), 1835 (engraving) by Viollet-le-Duc

Background imageFortification Collection: An Extensive View of Dover and Dover Castle (oil on canvas)

An Extensive View of Dover and Dover Castle (oil on canvas)
824244 An Extensive View of Dover and Dover Castle (oil on canvas) by Nelson, Arthur (fl.1766-90); 123.2x171.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Extensive View of Dover and Dover Castle)

Background imageFortification Collection: View eastward from abandoned Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

View eastward from abandoned Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina
867773 View eastward from abandoned Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, April 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageFortification Collection: Officers posing with a heavy gun outside Washington, D. C. ca. 1862 (b / w photo)

Officers posing with a heavy gun outside Washington, D. C. ca. 1862 (b / w photo)
869213 Officers posing with a heavy gun outside Washington, D. C. ca. 1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: The Great Wall of China, c. 1860 (b / w photo)

The Great Wall of China, c. 1860 (b / w photo)
701487 The Great Wall of China, c.1860 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably taken by Felice Beato (1832-1909).); out of copyright

Background imageFortification Collection: View of Stirling Castle, eng. William Byrne, pub. 1781 (engraving)

View of Stirling Castle, eng. William Byrne, pub. 1781 (engraving)
2836292 View of Stirling Castle, eng. William Byrne, pub. 1781 (engraving) by Hearne, Thomas (1744-1817); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: A bastion near Bridewell (pencil & w / c on paper)

A bastion near Bridewell (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831913 A bastion near Bridewell (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFortification Collection: The first wings of war in Afghanistan (colour litho)

The first wings of war in Afghanistan (colour litho)
2808807 The first wings of war in Afghanistan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first wings of war in Afghanistan)

Background imageFortification Collection: Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Port of Fuentes, c

Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Port of Fuentes, c
2919736 Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Port of Fuentes, c.1635-40 (pen & ink on paper in bound volume) by Oddi

Background imageFortification Collection: Alcazar Gardens, Seville, (oil on canvasboard)

Alcazar Gardens, Seville, (oil on canvasboard)
650379 Alcazar Gardens, Seville, (oil on canvasboard) by Cooper, Colin Campbell (1856-1937); 37.5x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcazar Gardens, Seville. Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937)

Background imageFortification Collection: Map of Berlin, 1737 (engraving)

Map of Berlin, 1737 (engraving)
AGD355558 Map of Berlin, 1737 (engraving) by Dusableau, G. (fl.1737); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan von der Koenigliche Residentz Stadt Berlin; plan of the Royal Residence; ); German

Background imageFortification Collection: The Porta Asinaria or Coelimontana, 1833 (etching with brown wash)

The Porta Asinaria or Coelimontana, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384900 The Porta Asinaria or Coelimontana, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: View of the harbour of La Rochelle with galleons firing a salute

View of the harbour of La Rochelle with galleons firing a salute
CTS449212 View of the harbour of La Rochelle with galleons firing a salute (pen & brown ink on paper) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 7.8x15.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageFortification Collection: Bamborough Castle (oil on canvas)

Bamborough Castle (oil on canvas)
STC468898 Bamborough Castle (oil on canvas) by Nesfield, William Andrews (1793-1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Norman fortification at Bamburgh, Northumberland)

Background imageFortification Collection: Aalst, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving)

Aalst, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving)
478387 Aalst, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aalst, a town in Flanders)

Background imageFortification Collection: Cockermouth Castle (pasted on board)

Cockermouth Castle (pasted on board)
473874 Cockermouth Castle (pasted on board) by Dodgson, George Haydock (1811-80); 34.1x22.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imageFortification Collection: Defence of Cuba, 1898 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Defence of Cuba, 1898 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
CHT207757 Defence of Cuba, 1898 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Sala, Alvarez (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageFortification Collection: Sir Galahad at the Abbey, illustration from Stories of King Arthur

Sir Galahad at the Abbey, illustration from Stories of King Arthur
STC323626 Sir Galahad at the Abbey, illustration from Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay, 1st Edition, 1905 (litho) by Curtis




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