Rampart Collection (#39)

Cannon, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Label for Old Rampart, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled by General Distillers Corporation of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Date: circa 1940s

BERLIN AIRLIFT, 1948. Berliners watching the arrival and departure of Allied airlift freighters at Templehof Air Base 3 months after the beginning of the Soviet blockade of Berlin on 1 April 1948

INDIA: SEPOY MUTINY, 1857. Sepoy mutineers attacking the redan battery at Lucknow, India on 30 July 1857. Contemporary English colored engraving

Thessaloniki, Greece - Young Gypsy Girl standing in front of one of the Towers of the Heptapyrgion (modern Eptapyrgio), also known by its Ottoman Turkish name Yedi Kule - a Byzantine

Viking ring fortress wall, artwork
Viking ring fortress wall. Artwork showing the construction of the wall of one of the circular Viking fortresses known as trelleborgs

Viking house in ring fortress, artwork
Viking house in ring fortress. Cutaway artwork of the inside of a Viking longhouse in one of the circular Viking fortresses known as trelleborgs

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

Badbury Rings. Aerial photograph of Badbury Rings, an Iron Age hillfort consisting of three circular ramparts surrounding an inner fort (centre)

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

France, Languedoc, Carcassonne, walled city at night

Churches At Dusk With The Monastery Of St. John In The Background, Patmos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Old Cathedral and Castle at Dusk, Silves, Western Algarve, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

The 17th century Amerhidil kasbah, Skoura. Morocco (MR)

Kasbah Amerhidil, Skoura, Quarzazate Region, Morocco, North Africa

Local People With The Old City Wall, Taroudant, Morocco, North Africa

Musician Outside Bab Zaer, The Main Gate, Chellah, Rabat, Morocco, North Africa

Maiden Castle N081090
MAIDEN CASTLE, Dorset. General view of the iron age hillfort showing the west gate

Dover Castle N090344
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. General view of the keep and inner bailey from the North

Carlisle Castle N071939
CARLISLE CASTLE, Cumbria. Floodlit view of the Outer Gatehouse and Keep at night

Trekker on The Great Wall of China

Goodrich Castle J060154
GOODRICH CASTLE, Herefordshire. View from the south east corner also showing gatehouse, south-west tower and bedrock platform

Mont-St-Michel, France - Abbey ramparts
The Abbey Mont St Michel in Lower Normandy France, showing the many ramparts on the exterior of the building. circa 1910s

Avignon, France - Ramparts on the Boulevard St Michel
Avignon, France - the Remparts d Avigon line Boulevard Saint-Michel, surrounding the old town of Avignon. The ramparts measure 4.3 kilometres and were built between 1355 and 1370. circa 1910s

Turf Stacked on a Rampart Road in Sluggan Bog - a view of large stacks of turf at each side of a road with a man in the foreground and a motor car in the distance. (Location: Ireland)

Bastions of Sangallo, Nettuno, Italy. Date: 1927

Paris, France - La Bastille. Date: 1649

Paris, France - Bastille. Date: circa 1600

Rocca Aldobrandesca, (11th century) Sovana, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

City ramparts, Orbetello, Grosseto province, Tuscany, Italy
City ramparts, Orbetello, Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy

Campiglia Marittima, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy

The Tower of the Citadel and Arno River, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Etruscan sarcophagus, Tuscania, Viterbo Province, Latium, Italy

City Ramparts, Tuscania, Viterbo province, Latium, Italy

The Castle, Campiglia Marittima, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy

Monteriggioni, Siena province, Tuscany, Italy

Essaouira, old portuguese ramparts by the sea
View of the ramparts of the port city of Essaouira, Atlantic coast of Morocco

Essaouira old fortress, Atlantic coast of Morocco
Essaouira is a small fortified port in western Morocco. The Medina of Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage listed city, an example of a late 18th-century fortified town

MISSISSIPPI FLOOD, 1927. A view of the flood wall on the waterfront in Cairo, Illinois, at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, during the Great Mississippi River Flood, April 1927

MISSISSIPPI FLOOD, 1927. Emergency construction of levees near Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the Great Mississippi River Flood, April 1927

ILLINOIS: FLOOD CONTROL. Flood control projects at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in Cairo, Illinois, 1860-1951. Photomontage prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

RUSSIA: REVOLUTION OF 1905. Cossacks attacking St. Petersburg sleigh drivers and their barricade of sleighs, 22 January 1905. Contemporary illustration

Album of the Siege of Paris, National Guards at the Ramparts at night (pen & brown
XIR414927 Album of the Siege of Paris, National Guards at the Ramparts at night (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 16.9x23.1 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Album of the Siege of Paris, National Guards at the Ramparts during the day (pen
XIR414928 Album of the Siege of Paris, National Guards at the Ramparts during the day (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 16.9x23.1 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

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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.