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Gatehouse Collection

"Gatehouse: A Glimpse into Architectural Marvels Across Europe and Beyond" Embark on a journey through time and space as we explore the enchanting world of gatehouses

Background imageGatehouse Collection: St Johns Gate BL12558

St Johns Gate BL12558
St John's Gate, St John's Lane, Clerkenwell, Islington, Greater London. The north side of St John's Gate. St John's Gate was built in 1504 by Prior Thomas Docwra

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Gatehouse, Durham Castle, University College, Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gatehouse, Durham Castle, University College, Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Aleppo, Syria - The Citadel - Gatehouse and Entrance

Aleppo, Syria - The Citadel - Gatehouse and Entrance. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Leighs Priory, Essex, engraved by E. Young, 1832 (engraving)

Leighs Priory, Essex, engraved by E. Young, 1832 (engraving)
XJF451304 Leighs Priory, Essex, engraved by E. Young, 1832 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leez Priory)

Background imageGatehouse Collection: The Lodge, Carclew, Mylor, Cornwall. April 1928

The Lodge, Carclew, Mylor, Cornwall. April 1928
View of the grade II listed lodge at the start of the entrance driveway leading to Carclew House, on the road between Perranarworthal and Mylor Bridge

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Remains of Wolseys Palace, Esher, 1903

Remains of Wolseys Palace, Esher, 1903. Wayneflete Tower, once part of Esher Palace is an historical gatehouse located in Esher, near London

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Whittington Castle, Shropshire, which Mrs Lena Jones rents for 10s a week

Whittington Castle, Shropshire, which Mrs Lena Jones rents for 10s a week. 26th March 1957

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Denmark, Tasinge, Valdemars Slot Castle, castle gatehouse

Denmark, Tasinge, Valdemars Slot Castle, castle gatehouse

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Gatehouse of the Bishops Palace in Wells, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gatehouse of the Bishops Palace in Wells, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Richmond Palace Gatehouse, Richmond-on-Thames (colour photo)

Richmond Palace Gatehouse, Richmond-on-Thames (colour photo)
3094879 Richmond Palace Gatehouse, Richmond-on-Thames (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richmond Palace Gatehouse, Richmond-on-Thames)

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Mariannhill Monastery, Natal Province, South Africa

Mariannhill Monastery, Natal Province, South Africa
Entrance gatehouse of Mariannhill Monastery, originally a Trappist settlement near Pinetown, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1920

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Gatehouse and house, Lanhydrock House, Cornwall

Gatehouse and house, Lanhydrock House, Cornwall
Gatehouse and house, Lanhydrock House, a Grade I listed building near Bodmin, Cornwall. circa 1980s

Background imageGatehouse Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, St. John's College, Great Gate

UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, St. John's College, Great Gate

Background imageGatehouse Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Trinity College, Great Gate

UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Trinity College, Great Gate

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Gatehouse to St. John's Abbey or Colchester Abbey 209, archway to St

Gatehouse to St. John's Abbey or Colchester Abbey 209, archway to St. Botolph's Priory 210, and arch St
FLO4702718 Gatehouse to St. John's Abbey or Colchester Abbey 209, archway to St. Botolph's Priory 210, and arch St. Margaret's church, Tanfield, Essex 211

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Heemstede Manor, 1766. Creator: Johannes Janson

Heemstede Manor, 1766. Creator: Johannes Janson
Heemstede Manor, 1766. Castle with fence and a moat. On the left a carriage leaves via the gatehouse

Background imageGatehouse Collection: The Oostpoort in Heukelom, 1750. Creator: J. Molijn

The Oostpoort in Heukelom, 1750. Creator: J. Molijn
The Oostpoort in Heukelom, 1750

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Veerpoort in Schoonhoven, 1884. Creator: J. de Jong Ezn

Veerpoort in Schoonhoven, 1884. Creator: J. de Jong Ezn
Veerpoort in Schoonhoven, 1884

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Design for a gatehouse annex office, 1792. Creator: Abraham van der Hart

Design for a gatehouse annex office, 1792. Creator: Abraham van der Hart
Design for a gatehouse annex office, 1792. Plan and elevation on the Nieuwe Gracht (new canal) and the Tuinzijde (garden side). With scale. Possibly the Kops house, Nieuwegracht 74, Haarlem

Background imageGatehouse Collection: The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - Huyton Lodge Volunteers... 1860

The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - Huyton Lodge Volunteers... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - Huyton Lodge Volunteers entering the park, 1860. It was still very early in the day when crowds of visitors from Liverpool

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Design with pedestrians at a gatehouse, 1868-1940. Creator: Johan Coenraad Braakensiek

Design with pedestrians at a gatehouse, 1868-1940. Creator: Johan Coenraad Braakensiek
Design with pedestrians at a gatehouse, 1868-1940. Smartly dressed couple and a farmer and his wife

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Edward C. Walker residence, gate & lodge, Walkerville, Ont. between 1906 and 1915

Edward C. Walker residence, gate & lodge, Walkerville, Ont. between 1906 and 1915. Creator: Unknown. Edward C
Edward C. Walker residence, gate & lodge, Walkerville, Ont. between 1906 and 1915

Background imageGatehouse Collection: View of the Abbey of Egmond-Binnen, 1638. Creator: Claes Jacobsz van der Heck

View of the Abbey of Egmond-Binnen, 1638. Creator: Claes Jacobsz van der Heck
View of the Abbey of Egmond-Binnen, 1638. Benedictine monastery in the Dutch province of North Holland

Background imageGatehouse Collection: A Town Gate in Leerdam, c.1868-c.1870. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch

A Town Gate in Leerdam, c.1868-c.1870. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch
A Town Gate in Leerdam, c.1868-c.1870

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Entrance to Audubon Place, New Orleans, La. c1903. Creator: Unknown

Entrance to Audubon Place, New Orleans, La. c1903. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Audubon Place, New Orleans, La. c1903

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Gatehouse in front of the Joseph Manigault House, 350 Meeting Street, Charleston... c1920-c1926

Gatehouse in front of the Joseph Manigault House, 350 Meeting Street, Charleston... c1920-c1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gatehouse in front of the Joseph Manigault House, 350 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Gatehouse in front of the Joseph Manigault House, 350 Meeting Street, Charleston... c1920-c1926

Gatehouse in front of the Joseph Manigault House, 350 Meeting Street, Charleston... c1920-c1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gatehouse in front of the Joseph Manigault House, 350 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926

Background imageGatehouse Collection: 'Dover College, 1891. Creator: Unknown

'Dover College, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Dover College, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Westminster Improvements - New Houses in the Broad Sanctuary, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Westminster Improvements - New Houses in the Broad Sanctuary, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Westminster Improvements - New Houses in the Broad Sanctuary, 1854. Victorian Gothic buildings near Westinster Abbey in London, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Rye Gate, Winchelsea, Kent, n.d. Creator: Unknown

Rye Gate, Winchelsea, Kent, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Rye Gate, Winchelsea, Kent, n.d

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Tregothnan Lodge, Churchtown, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s

Tregothnan Lodge, Churchtown, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A view of the gate house, Churchtown. Four young girls are standing hand-in-hand looking at the camera and a man is walking along the drive towards the lodge

Background imageGatehouse Collection: South Gate, Southgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall. 1894

South Gate, Southgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall. 1894
A view of the South Gate, Launceston looking towards the town centre in 1894. The South Gate dates from medieval times when Launceston was the only walled town in Cornwall

Background imageGatehouse Collection: UK, Canterbury, Cathedral views, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies

UK, Canterbury, Cathedral views, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Narrow shopping street leading to the gatehouse of the cathedral precinct, Canterbury, Kent, England

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Warkworth Castle 34011_009

Warkworth Castle 34011_009
Warkworth, Northumberland. Warkworth Castle and Hermitage

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Clifford Castle 33223_006

Clifford Castle 33223_006
Clifford, Herefordshire. Clifford Castle, the remains of a motte and bailey castle, probably constructed between 1067 and 1070, with additional 13th century fortifications in stone, 2016

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Amberley Castle ZEH01_01_15

Amberley Castle ZEH01_01_15
AMBERLEY CASTLE, AMBERLEY, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX. Stereoscopic view from the south-west looking up towards the gatehouse and curtain wall of Amberley Castle

Background imageGatehouse Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Kings College, Gatehouse

UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Kings College, Gatehouse

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Gatehouse Cottage in Winter, Melbury Osmond, Dorset, England

Gatehouse Cottage in Winter, Melbury Osmond, Dorset, England

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Castle Gatehouse DP068350

Castle Gatehouse DP068350
Nottingham Castle, Castle Place, Nottingham. Castle Gatehouse from within the castle south west

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Nottingham Castle AL0322_013_01

Nottingham Castle AL0322_013_01
Nottingham Castle, Gatehouse, Castle Road, Nottingham. Exterior before restoration. Photographed 1880-1890. Print from a photograph album

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Jaguar Cars entrance at Browns Lane, Coventry. 14th December 1972

Jaguar Cars entrance at Browns Lane, Coventry. 14th December 1972

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Stogursey Castle, Somerset

Stogursey Castle, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Stogursey Castle, in the northern Somerset village of Stogursey. The castle gatehouse has been linked to the castle walls which date back to the 12th century

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Entrance to Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Entrance to Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
A GWR Publicity view of the entrance gates to Jephson Park in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c.1930s. The park is accessed between two gatehouses opposite the Royal Pump Rooms building

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Astronomical Clock - Hampton Court Palace, London

Astronomical Clock - Hampton Court Palace, London. Installed in 1540 on the gatehouse to the inner court. Designed by Nicholas Crazter and made by Nicholas Oursian

Background imageGatehouse Collection: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - Elsinore Tower, Eden Park

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - Elsinore Tower, Eden Park. Date: 1929

Background imageGatehouse Collection: UK, Canterbury, Westgate Gardens, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies

UK, Canterbury, Westgate Gardens, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ruins dating from the 15th century on the grounds of the Westgate Gardens, a public space adjoing the Westgate Tower, the original western gatehouse entrance to the city, along the River Stour

Background imageGatehouse Collection: A guard outside Anne Boleyn Gatehouse, Hampton Court Palace, London, England

A guard outside Anne Boleyn Gatehouse, Hampton Court Palace, London, England

Background imageGatehouse Collection: A sixteenth-century astronomical clock in Hampton Court Palace, London, England

A sixteenth-century astronomical clock in Hampton Court Palace, London, England




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"Gatehouse: A Glimpse into Architectural Marvels Across Europe and Beyond" Embark on a journey through time and space as we explore the enchanting world of gatehouses. From the majestic Durham Castle in England to the historic Leighs Priory in Essex, these structures have stood witness to centuries of history. In Durham, England, the Gatehouse at University College stands tall, guarding the entrance to one of Britain's oldest universities. Its imposing presence is a testament to the rich academic heritage that lies within its walls. Traveling further east, we find ourselves in Aleppo, Syria - where The Citadel's Gatehouse and Entrance beckon us with tales from ancient civilizations. This magnificent structure showcases intricate architectural details that transport us back in time. Closer to home, Whittington Castle in Shropshire offers a glimpse into everyday life as Mrs Lena Jones rents this medieval marvel for just 10 shillings per week. Imagine waking up every morning surrounded by such historical grandeur. Venturing southwest to Carclew in Cornwall brings us to The Lodge - a charming gatehouse nestled amidst picturesque landscapes. In April 1928, this idyllic setting would have been adorned with blooming flowers and serene tranquility. Across counties lies Esher's Wolseys Palace remains; an intriguing reminder of Cardinal Wolsey's once-magnificent residence. Though weathered by time, its gatehouse still stands proudly against nature's elements. The captivating Lanhydrock House gatehouse takes us even deeper into Cornwall's history. With its intricate design and timeless charm, it serves as an entryway into another era altogether – inviting visitors to step back in time. Denmark welcomes us next with Valdemars Slot Castle’s castle gatehouse on Tasinge Island. This fairy tale-like structure transports us straight into Danish folklore while showcasing their architectural prowess. Richmond Palace Gatehouse awaits our arrival along Richmond-on-Thames, offering a glimpse into the opulence of Tudor England.