Fortifications Collection (#94)

Porte de Gand, c1928. From Bruges. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Jersey - Gorey, and Mont Orgueil Castle, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Shrewsbury Castle, from the station yard, c1893, (1894). Artist: Charles George Harper
Shrewsbury Castle, from the station yard, c1893, (1894). An engraving of Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. From The Studio Volume 3. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1894]

One of the Forts erected by the Parliament for the defence of London during the Civil War, c1808, (1912). One of the Forts erected by the Parliament for the defence of London during the Civil War

The Porte de Bucy in 1539, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Bastille in 1700, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Porte St Honore in the 13th Century, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Porte du Temple, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Grand Chatelet, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

St Ouen Viewed from the Fortifications of Paris, 1915. Artist: Edgar Chahine
St Ouen Viewed from the Fortifications of Paris, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Town Batteries or Interior Fortifications of Sebastopol, 1856. Artist: Thomas Picken
The Town Batteries or Interior Fortifications of Sebastopol, 1856. From The Seat of War in the East, by William Simpson (1823-99). [Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. London, 1856]

The Hindenburg Line from 8000 feet, France, World War I, c1916-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
The Hindenburg Line from 8000 feet, France, World War I, c1916-c1918. The Hindenburg Line was a vast system of defences built by the German Army on the Western Front in the winter of 1916-1917

14th century ramparts and Lille Gate, Ypres, Belgium, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
14th century ramparts and Lille Gate, Ypres, Belgium, World War I, c1914-c1918. The area around Ypres was the site of three major battles during the war. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Port Arthur, Manchuria, showing Japanese and Russian fortifications, Russo-Japanese War, 1905. The city of Port Arthur, leased from the Chinese by Russia

Bootham Bar, York, North Yorkshire, 1924-1926. Artist: Donald McLeish
Bootham Bar, York, North Yorkshire, 1924-1926. York Minster in the background. Bootham Bar is one of the four gatehouses, or bars, in the medieval city walls of York

Designs for a fortress, 1500-1505 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Designs for a fortress, 1500-1505 (1954). Codex Atlanticus, 43v-a. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Designs for a centralized building, late 15th or early 16th century (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Designs for a centralized building, late 15th or early 16th century (1954). MS.B, I8v/19r. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich, (London, 1954)

Gate of the Citadel, Plymouth, Devon, 1924-1926. Plymouths Royal Citadel was built in the late 1660s. Designed by Sir Bernard de Gomme

Pekings old city walls, China, 19th century. Artist: Taylor
Pekings old city walls, China, 19th century. The city of Beijing

View of Si-Ngan-Fou, China, 19th century. Artist: Weber
View of Si-Ngan-Fou, China, 19th century. Possibly a depiction of the imperial city of Chang an, now known as Xi an, capital of Shaanxi province

The Old Louvre in 1670, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Land Port Gate, Gibraltar, early 20th century. Artist: VB Cumbo
Land Port Gate, Gibraltar, early 20th century

Reconstruction of Roman siege fortifications surrounding the Celtic hill-fort of Alesia. From here can be seen tower, ditches, branches and pits

Fort St. Ivana, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Europe

Cairo Citadel and group of camel riders
Two pictures of a travelling group of camel riders and of the Saladin Citadel of Cairo on a postcard decorated with drawn roses. Date: 1902

Chateau of Chillon, on the shore of Lake Geneva
The lakeside Chateau of Chillon, on the shore of Lake Geneva, Switzerland. From the mid 12th century, the castle was home to the Counts of Savoy. Date: circa 1910s

Women in front of the site of Palmyra, Syria
Two native women, one of them carrying a basket on her head, walking from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palmyra in central Syria

Fortifications on the Gallipoli Peninsula
Typical Turkish fortifications on the Gallipoli Peninsula during World War One. 1915

Laon, Aisne, France - Porte d Arlon (or Ardon), a remaining section of the towns original defensive wall. It is a drawbridge gateway, situated where the armoury once stood. circa 1910s

Mont-St-Michel, France - North tower and ramparts
The Abbey Mont Saint-Michel, built on the Mont Saint Michel island, just 600 metres from land in the mouth of the Couesnon River in Normandy

Antalya, Turkey - the massive old fortified wall of the City Date: 1930s

The Channel Islands - Caves Exterior - Rocky in let and Caves. Part of Box 234 Boswell Collection - The Channel Islands. Hohlgangsanlage are a number of tunnels constructed in Jersey by occupying

Porte de Cassel city gate, Bergues, France
The Porte de Cassel at Bergues is one of several city gate entrances to the town, completed in 1752. circa 1910s

The Zimmer Tower - Lier, Belgium
The Zimmer tower in Lier, Belgium (Cornelius tower) - originally a keep of Liers fourteenth century city fortifications. In 1930

Fortifications, Franco-Prussian War 1871. Date: 1871

China - Watch-tower on the Great Wall. Date: circa 1920s

Francois Baron Dangu
FRANCOIS SUBLET, baron de DANGU French statesman who held many important offices, at one time concierge of Fontainebleau, at another superintendent of the fortifications of France. Date: ? - 1643

Civitavecchia and its harbour and fortifications, the cruise ship port for Rome, from the sea, late afternoon sun, Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Fort Dansburg, built in Danish style in the former Danish colony of Tranquebar, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

James Shields (Chappel)
James Shield (1806 - 1879) - U.S. military

Events / France / La Rochel
A diagram showing the marine siege fortifications outside La Rochelle. Date: 1627

The Bock fortifications, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The Bock rocks and fortifications, with the Alzette River below, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Date: 1902

General view of the ruins of Palmyra, Syria
General view of the ruins of Palmyra, heritage site in Syria. Date: circa 1920

Camajore, Tuscany, Italy
" A picturesque litte rectangular town, retaining much of its medieval fortifications and several gates." Date: 1904

Antibes, France
Showing the fortifications erected by Vauban in 1691, and the coast towards Nice. " Antibes, where the rock is low, surrounded herself with elaborate walls long before Vaubans fort was made

Bastions of Sangallo, Nettuno, Italy. Date: 1927

Old Round Tower, Fort Snelling, near St Paul, Minnesota, USA
Old Round Tower, Fort Snelling (previously known as Fort Saint Anthony), near St Paul, Minnesota, USA. Date: early 20th century

View of Acre, Galilee, Northern Israel
View of the city and harbour of Acre, Galilee, Northern Israel, from the ramparts of the fort. Date: 1920s

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"From ancient hill forts to majestic castles, fortifications stand as testaments of strength and history. The ramparts of the prehistoric hill fort on Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale whisper tales of a time long gone. In Lucca, Italy, the fortified walls encircle the city like a protective embrace, preserving its medieval charm. In Northumberland, England, Embleton Bay Beach offers a breathtaking view of Dunstanburgh Castle's imposing ruins. The Youghal Clock Gate in Ireland stands tall with its fortified structure, reminding us of bygone eras. Traveling to Cornwall takes us to Polruan and Lanteglos by Fowey where an enchanting fortification from 1904 still captivates visitors with its timeless beauty. Hedingham Castle in Essex transports us back to 1832 through John Carr Armytage's intricate engraving. During World War II, Direction Finding Tower MP2 in La Corbiere served as a vital stronghold against enemy forces. Meanwhile, Malcesine on Lake Garda showcases Italy's architectural prowess with its formidable fortress overlooking serene waters. Clitheroe Castle perched atop a limestone outcrop paints an awe-inspiring picture of motte and bailey castle design in Lancashire. Turning back time once more brings us to the Siege of Lathom House during the First English Civil War in 1644—a testament to resilience amidst chaos. Finally, Sinop in Turkey and Strasbourg in France bear witness to fortifications that have witnessed countless stories unfold throughout centuries. "