Rampart Collection (#10)

Forts and Batteries at Callao (engraving)
1099203 Forts and Batteries at Callao (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forts and Batteries at Callao)

The War (engraving)
1106361 The War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

The War, Defence of Paris, Students going to man the Fortifications (engraving)
1104630 The War, Defence of Paris, Students going to man the Fortifications (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Defence of Paris)

The War, burning Houses to clear Space before Fort Bicetre, Paris (engraving)
1104607 The War, burning Houses to clear Space before Fort Bicetre, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The War, Fortifications of Paris (engraving)
1104568 The War, Fortifications of Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Fortifications of Paris)

Castle Cornet and New Harbour of St Peter Port, Guernsey (engraving)
1104173 Castle Cornet and New Harbour of St Peter Port, Guernsey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle Cornet and New Harbour of St Peter Port)

The Fortifications of Paris, Viscount Palmerston and M Thiers inspecting Mont-Valerien (engraving)
1101853 The Fortifications of Paris, Viscount Palmerston and M Thiers inspecting Mont-Valerien (engraving) by English School

The Castle, at Dublin (engraving)
1100800 The Castle, at Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle, at Dublin)

The Majority of the Duke of Norfolk, Rejoicings at Arundel Castle, the Band playing in the New Year (engraving)
1103755 The Majority of the Duke of Norfolk, Rejoicings at Arundel Castle, the Band playing in the New Year (engraving) by English School

Grand Gathering of the Highland Clans (engraving)
1102243 Grand Gathering of the Highland Clans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Gathering of the Highland Clans)

Destruction of the Fortifications of the Ionian Islands (engraving)
1103205 Destruction of the Fortifications of the Ionian Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the Fortifications of the Ionian Islands)

Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire (engraving)
819118 Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, seat of the Duke of Rutland)

Confederate 32-pounder gun captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, c. July 1862 (b / w photo)
869214 Confederate 32-pounder gun captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, c. July 1862 (b/w photo) by Barnard, George N. (1819-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

General view of Baynards Castle (engraving)
604769 General view of Baynards Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Baynards Castle, on the River Thames, London)

View of the Tower of London (b / w photo)
XJF466241 View of the Tower of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Siege Operations, Fifteenth century (litho)
475428 Siege Operations, Fifteenth century (litho) by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Herstmonceux Castle (b / w photo)
728808 Herstmonceux Castle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Herstmonceux Castle, a brick-built Tudor castle near Herstmonceux)

Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban (chromolitho)
667063 Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban)

Barnard Castle, County Durham, c. 1826 (oil on canvas)
TW427237 Barnard Castle, County Durham, c.1826 (oil on canvas) by Richardson, Thomas Miles (1784-1848); 77.1x107.6 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Major Construction by River Kunigos (colour woodblock print)
STC437632 Major Construction by River Kunigos (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bronze Age or Eta del Bronzo, Book I, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses
STC415803 The Bronze Age or Eta del Bronzo, Book I, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo, Luigi (1764-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: P)

French Troops getting Artillery into Position at Fort St Julien, near Metz (engraving)
2773790 French Troops getting Artillery into Position at Fort St Julien, near Metz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fort Warren, Boston Harbour, where Messrs Mason and Slidell, the Captured Confederate Commissioners
2773737 Fort Warren, Boston Harbour, where Messrs Mason and Slidell, the Captured Confederate Commissioners, are confined (engraving) by English School

Guys Tower, Warwick Castle (engraving)
2771585 Guys Tower, Warwick Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guys Tower, Warwick Castle)

The Arrival of Her Majesty at Warwick Castle (engraving)
2771574 The Arrival of Her Majesty at Warwick Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of Her Majesty at Warwick Castle)

Warwick Castle, from the Avon (engraving)
2771548 Warwick Castle, from the Avon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warwick Castle, from the Avon)

Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbour (engraving)
2773379 Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbour)

The Austrian fortress in Przemysl surrenders after 5 months of struggle, officers led to the district... (colour litho)
2815740 The Austrian fortress in Przemysl surrenders after 5 months of struggle, officers led to the district... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The British in the Heart of the German Maritime Fortifications (Colour Litho)
2808768 The British in the Heart of the German Maritime Fortifications (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fortifications Ephemeres (colour photo)
2817558 Fortifications Ephemeres (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortifications Ephemeres)

The surrender of the city of Ioannina (Epirus) after a long and bitter siege, the Turkish garrison... (colour litho)
2815526 The surrender of the city of Ioannina (Epirus) after a long and bitter siege, the Turkish garrison... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Fort Pickens and Fort M Rae, Pensacola Bay (engraving)
2773484 Fort Pickens and Fort M Rae, Pensacola Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Pickens and Fort M Rae, Pensacola Bay)

Second Italian War of Independence (engraving)
2773260 Second Italian War of Independence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Italian War of Independence)

The Imperials Of Germany In Front Of The Decumanan Gate Of The Ancient Castle Of Saalburg During... (colour litho)
2798365 The Imperials Of Germany In Front Of The Decumanan Gate Of The Ancient Castle Of Saalburg During... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho)
2777705 The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prime Ministers triumphant visit to Tripolitania)

The war flags laid in Castel Sant Angelo in Rome (colour litho)
2777648 The war flags laid in Castel Sant Angelo in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The war flags laid in Castel Sant Angelo in Rome)

A bold patriotic statement, the tricolor mysteriously hoisted on the walls of the Castle of Trieste (colour litho)
2777560 A bold patriotic statement, the tricolor mysteriously hoisted on the walls of the Castle of Trieste (colour litho) by Beltrame

Panoramic View of the Fortifications, Town, and Harbour of Sebastopol (engraving)
2785680 Panoramic View of the Fortifications, Town, and Harbour of Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of the Fortifications)

A Travers Le Monde (engraving)
2789211 A Travers Le Monde (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Travers Le Monde. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 13 November 1887)

Vintage 19th century photograph: Pyramid of Cestius. The Porta San Paolo (San Paolo Gate) is one of the southern gates in the 3rd-century Aurelian Walls of Rome, Italy

Vintage 19th century photograph: Hahnen Gate, Hahnentor, Cologne, Germany

Vintage 19th century photograph - view of the city of Karlsbad, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

St. Stephens Gate, Jerusalem, modern Israel
19th century vintage photograph: St. Stephens Gate, Jerusalem, Israel (Palestine) c.1890

Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem, Palestine, modern Israel
Vintage 19th century photograph: The Via Dolorosa is a processional route in the Old City of Jerusalem, believed to be the path that Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion

The Ghent Gate, Bruges, Belgium
19th century vintage photograph: The Ghent Gate, also called the Gentpoort or Porte de Gand, is one of the four remaining medieval gates in Bruges

Bruges - Porte d Ostende ou des Baudets. Belgium
19th century vintage photograph: Bruges - Porte d Ostende ou des Baudets. Belgium

Street market, Ghent, Belgium
19th century vintage photograph: street market, Ghent, Belgium

View of the town of Dinan, France
19th century vintage photograph: view of the town of Dinan, France

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"Unveiling the Magnificence of Ramparts: Exploring Historic Castles and Fortresses" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of ramparts, as we embark on a journey through some of England's most iconic castles. From Bamburgh Castle, standing tall against the Northumberland coastline (K021974), to Dover Castle, guarding the White Cliffs with its imposing presence (K970010), these fortifications have witnessed centuries of history. Venture further south to St Mawes Castle (J870402) and Lindisfarne Castle (N080248), where their strategic locations offer breathtaking views alongside tales of battles fought and won. The enchanting beauty captured by Alonzo Chappel's painting transports us to Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781 (1755-1804), reminding us of the significance these ramparts held during pivotal moments in history. Lindisfarne Castle makes another appearance (K011703) alongside Maiden Castle (N060316) and Bamburgh Castle once more (J070053). These architectural marvels stand as testaments to human ingenuity, showcasing both strength and elegance. As night falls, Dover Castle takes on an ethereal glow that captivates all who witness it (K020968). Its illuminated ramparts create a mesmerizing spectacle that echoes with stories from long ago. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply seeking awe-inspiring sights, these remarkable structures like Lindisfarne Castle (K880004)and Bamburgh castle (K011670) will leave you spellbound. Marvel at their intricate designs while imagining knights defending their kingdoms or soldiers strategizing within these formidable walls. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we explore the majesty and resilience embodied by these magnificent ramparts. Discover how they continue to inspire wonderment even today.