Stronghold Collection

Entrance to the Cienfuegos Bay seen from Castillo de Jagua, Jagua Fortress, Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba

Leeds Castle, 12th c. Norman stronghold and royal residence, England

Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle is built upon the remains of an extinct volcano, originally known as Lookout Hill but now known as Castle Rock

Harlech Castle - over looking Harlech village with Snowdon showing through the clouds in the distance - September
GUY-193 Harlech Castle - over looking Harlech village with Snowdon showing through the clouds in the distance - September North Wales - UK Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle illuminated at night

Hendon Aerial Pageant
A poster advertising a Royal Air Force Aerial Pageant at The London Aerodrome at Hendon. The pictures depicts British bombers attacking a desert stronghold

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh. The colours of dawn reflected on the wet, sandy beach at Bamburgh overlooked by Bamburgh Castle, located along the Northumberland Heritage Coast

First English Civil War: Siege of Lathom House, 1644
Royalist stronghold Lathom House in Lancashire defies Parlimentarian pressure and raises the royal standard. The ensuing siege lasted three months, but was eventually lifted

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. The last light of the setting sun illuminates Edinburgh Castle

Aerial view, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

China, Huairou County, Sunrise over the Mutianyu section of The Great Wall

Picture No. 11073902
Montsegur Castle built on the remains of one of the last strongholds of the Cathars Near Foix, eastern Pyrenees, France

Eilean Donan castle at high tide. The castle is located on a small island in Loch Duich, in the western Highlands, Scotland, UK

Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Edinburgh: 1. Caroline Park; 2. Ruins of Granton Castle; 3. East Pilton

Portugal, Azores, Santa Maria, Vila do Porto, View from harbour towards old town and Fort of Sao Bras

Farol da Barra, lighthouse, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Ulsters Oath - The Bulldog will not submit to Home Rule
Remember Castledawson (a UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force) stronghold in County Derry) written on a staunchly Unionist postcard entitled Ulsters Oath - " Under no cirsumstances shall we submit to

Overlooking the historic town of Begur with the remains of the castle of Begur, Costa Brava, Spain, Iberian Peninsula, Europe

Acropolis, Athens, Greece

The Boat Lined Venetian Harbour and Fortress, Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Pile Bay, Dubrovnik, Croatia (Game of thrones scenes)

Kamerlengo Castle / Fortress at Trogir, Croatia
View of Kamerlengo Castle/Fortress at Trogir, Croatia. Built by the Republic of Venice Date: circa 1907

Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, 1924-1926. Ferniehirst Castle was originally built by the Ker family in around 1470

Cloudy sky at dusk, Mont-St-Michel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Normandy, France, Europe

France, Languedoc-Rousillon, Carcassonne. The fortifications of Carcassonne at dusk

Curves drawn by the tide, Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, Europe

Ancient Italian Anphora
An Amphora of Cervetri representing a sacrifice. Cervetri is an ancient stronghold of Etruvia

The Puente de Alcantara (Alcantara bridge) over the Tagus river, a roman bridge that was the obligatory entry for all pilgrims in the Middle Ages. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Toledo

Plan of Milan with the churches, 1700
QUA5033530 Plan of Milan with the churches, 1700; (add.info.: Plan of Milan with the churches, 1700); Photo © Mauro Ranzani.

Grenoble, Isere (38): Pont de la porte de France et le fort Rabot, 1900 Photography
LUX4816464 Grenoble, Isere (38): Pont de la porte de France et le fort Rabot, 1900 Photography; (add.info.: Grenoble, Isere (38): Pont de la porte de France et le fort Rabot

English fortress in Cape Coast, Ghana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4620027 English fortress in Cape Coast, Ghana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Greece, Crete, the South: Italian sector, the central stronghold, 1908
LUX4763331 Greece, Crete, the South: Italian sector, the central stronghold, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, the South: Italian sector, the central stronghold, 1908); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Croix Rousse/Serin district, quai de la Saone, quai Joseph Gillet
LUX4793923 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Croix Rousse/Serin district, quai de la Saone, quai Joseph Gillet, fort Saint Jean on the heights of the Saone, 1900; (add.info.: France)

Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: The house of the guard post built at the top of the promontory., 1908
LUX4763655 Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: The house of the guard post built at the top of the promontory., 1908; (add.info.: Greece, La Sude, Suda)

Greece, Crete, La Sude: Italian sector, central bastion, interior view, 1908
LUX4763336 Greece, Crete, La Sude: Italian sector, central bastion, interior view, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, La Sude: Italian sector, central bastion, interior view)

1835 The battle of Mascara, Algeria. The rebel stronghold was destroyed by the French
5304784 1835 The battle of Mascara, Algeria. The rebel stronghold was destroyed by the French. In 1830, Algeria was invaded by France. French colonial domination over Algeria

House of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, with boat in the garden and fort on a hill
FLO4620382 House of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, with boat in the garden and fort on a hill. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone (13), Marseille: Fort Saint-Jean
LUX4763452 France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone (13), Marseille: Fort Saint-Jean, the port with many fishing boats, a three-mats returned to the port, 1900; (add.info.: France)

Schema of a Norman dungeon with moats and strongholds inside and outside. England, 16th century
NWI4892993 Schema of a Norman dungeon with moats and strongholds inside and outside. England, 16th century. Colourful reproduction (Halftone) of an illustration.; (add.info)

Section of a fort during World War One, with its extemporised accessories, from The History of the Great War
3502813 Section of a fort during World War One, with its extemporised accessories, from The History of the Great War, pub.c.1919; (add.info.: Section of a fort during World War One)

Plan of the immense fortress town of Antwerp, Belgium, with a triple belt of forts (litho)
3252885 Plan of the immense fortress town of Antwerp, Belgium, with a triple belt of forts (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the immense fortress town of Antwerp, Belgium)

The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's
2956608 The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War

The great frontier fortress at Semneh or Semna, Nubia, Egypt erected by Khakaure Senusret III
3033756 The great frontier fortress at Semneh or Semna, Nubia, Egypt erected by Khakaure Senusret III, aka Senwosret III or Sesostris III

Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, port, Venitian fort, Venitian wall and many sailboats on dock, 1908
LUX4763106 Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, port, Venitian fort, Venitian wall and many sailboats on dock, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, port, Venitian fort)

Engraving depicting the capitulation of the Turkish stronghold Varna, 19th century (engraving)
3521640 Engraving depicting the capitulation of the Turkish stronghold Varna, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the capitulation of the Turkish stronghold Varna)

English and Dutch fortresses at Commendo (Komenda, Ghana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso
FLO4619994 English and Dutch fortresses at Commendo (Komenda, Ghana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

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"Stronghold: A Glimpse into the Mighty Fortresses of History" Hendon Aerial Pageant showcases the awe-inspiring might of strongholds, reminding us of their significance throughout history. Edinburgh Castle: Perched atop Castle Rock, this ancient stronghold has stood as a symbol of power and resilience for centuries. Bamburgh in Northumberland, England - a testament to the strength and grandeur that strongholds embody. As the sun sets over Edinburgh Castle, its majestic silhouette is bathed in a golden glow, evoking an aura of invincibility. Windsor Castle from above reveals its commanding presence as one of Europe's most formidable strongholds. When darkness falls, Edinburgh Castle comes alive with enchanting illumination, casting an ethereal spell on all who behold it. The Great Wall's Mutianyu section stands tall at sunrise—a remarkable feat of engineering turned impregnable stronghold through time. In Picture No. 11073902 lies evidence of the indomitable spirit displayed during the Siege of Lathom House in England's First Civil War—stronghold against adversity. Eilean Donan castle emerges like a fortress rising from Scottish waters—an emblematic example of Scotland's rich stronghold heritage. Stirling Castle's entrance beckons visitors to step into history—a gateway to explore Scotland's storied past within its mighty walls. Windsor Castle reigns supreme among English fortresses—its regal stature standing as a testament to strength and endurance across centuries. In every corner of the world, these strongholds stand tall as guardians and witnesses to our collective human story—a reminder that sometimes even mountains can be conquered by sheer willpower and determination.