Parapet Collection (page 4)

CUBA: LA CABANA, c1900. Parapet of the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana, an 18th century fortress in Havana, Cuba. Photograph, c1900

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Car Samoils Castle Tower with Macedonian Flag

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Macedonian Flag atop Car Samoils Castle

MACEDONIA, Skopje. Walls of the City Fort (Trvdina Kale) / Morning
MACEDONIA, Skopje. Walls of the City Fort (Tvrdina Kale) / Morning

Le Mura, The City Walls, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

San Juan, Puerto Rico - Stone walls lead to a narrow passage way going to a watchtower

San Juan, Puerto Rico - A large grassy area outside the stone walls of an old fort

Solomon Eagle denouncing the City of London from the parapet of St. Paul s. Plague of London, 1665. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Portrait of a Lady La Schiavona (Woman of Dalmatia) c1510-1512. Oil on canvas. Woman with hand on parapet on which is sculpted profile bust

Avenue at Sea Breeze, Fla. Postcard. 1904, Avenue at Sea Breeze, Fla. Postcard

Colmars - France - The arched gates had a dark enclosed parapet on top of the wall. Date: 1951

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Car Samoils Castle and Old Town from Sveti Kliment Church

Italy, Varese Province, Angera. La Rocca fortress and town overview

Qatar, Ad Dawhah, Doha. Doha Fort / Sunset

Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubarah Fort (b. 1938) now the Al-Zubarah Regional Museum
Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubarah Fort (b.1938) now the Al-Zubarah Regional Museum

Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubara Fort (b. 1938) now the Al-Zubara Regional Museum
Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubara Fort (b.1938) now the Al-Zubara Regional Museum

Oman, Dhofar Region, Mirbat. Mirbat Fort

Oman, Dhofar Region, Taqah. Old Fortress

Oman, Sharqiya Region, Al Minitrib. Al Minitrib Fort

Oman, The Batinah Plain, Rustaq. Rustaq, once Omans Capital in the 17th century, Rustaq Fort / Exterior

Oman, The Batinah Plain, Nakhal. Nakhal Fort, at the foot of the Hajar Mountains, Inside the Forts Walls

CIVIL WAR: PETERSBURG. The Confederate Fort Mahone at Petersburg, Virginia, photographed after the city surrendered to the Union Army, 3 April 1865

Baku, Azerbaijan - The Parapet
The Parapet, Baku, Azerbaijan Date: circa 1910

Petersburg, Virginia. Gabioned parapet of Fort Hell. (Fort Sedgwick). Date 1865 Apr. 3. Petersburg, Virginia. Gabioned parapet of Fort Hell. (Fort Sedgwick). Date 1865 Apr. 3

British soldiers showing respect for their foe
" Concerned!" Caption: Disappointed Tommy to Officer (after waiting several hours for an expected assault by the enemy which has not come off)

Kitchener, Birdwood and McMahon, Anzac Cove, WW1
Lord Herbert Kitchener, Lieutenant-General Sir W R Birdwood and Sir Henry McMahon at Anzac Cove during the Gallipoli Campaign, First World War. They are in a trench, looking over the parapet

Sleepwalking Lady
A sleepwalking female walks on the narrow parapet of her home, where she would never dare go when awake. Why sleepwalkers love heights is not understood. Date: 1907

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Car Samoils Castle / Morning

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Car Samoils Castle - Castle Walls

Qatar, Umm Salal, Umm Salal Mohammed. Umm Salal Mohammed Fort (late 19th century)-Barzan Tower, Traditional Arabian Gulf Defensive Structure

Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubarah Fort (b. 1938) now the Al-Zubarah Regional Museum
Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubarah Fort (b.1938) now the Al-Zubarah Regional Museum

William Peel throwing a live shell
Captain William Peel (1824 - 1858) depicted in the act of bravery that won his first Victoria Cross during the Crimean War

The Parapet, Baku, Azerbaijan

Republican Troops in a fortified position, near San Sebastia
Photograph showing a unit of Republican troops firing from behind a parapet of sandbags, near San Sebastian in the province of Guipuzcoa, 1936

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"Parapet: A Historical Journey Through Time and Warfare" Blaise Castle: Standing tall, the parapet of Blaise Castle offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, inviting visitors to step back in time. Entrance to Stirling Castle, Stirling, Scotland: As you pass through the grand entrance, your eyes are drawn to the formidable parapets that once protected this iconic Scottish fortress. Victoria Tower: Atop this majestic tower, a stone parapet provides a regal vantage point overlooking London's skyline – an architectural masterpiece standing as a symbol of strength and power. Church of St Mary: The delicate stonework of its parapet adds an ethereal touch to this ancient church, whispering tales from centuries past with every gust of wind. The difference between law and justice, 1809. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank: In this satirical artwork, we see figures perched on opposing sides of a metaphorical parapet – highlighting society's struggle for true justice amidst legal systems. Bee-Alley Gardens, Dunfermline Proposals: Amidst these enchanting gardens lies a hidden gem - an intricately designed parapet adorned with buzzing bees; nature intertwines with artistry in perfect harmony. Abbey Ruins in Scotland: Weathered by time but still standing strong is the remnants of an abbey wall; its crumbling yet resilient parapets tell stories whispered by the wind through generations gone by. Middle Ages Wood mantlet on wheels Engraving by Serra : This engraving captures medieval warfare tactics where soldiers used mobile wooden shields called mantlets behind which they sought refuge behind sturdy parapets during battles British soldiers being gassed at Ypres. WWI .