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Turrets Collection (page 2)

"Turrets: Guardians of History and Grandeur" Step into the enchanting world of turrets, where history whispers through their stone walls

Background imageTurrets Collection: Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Caernarfon Castle

Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Caernarfon Castle

Background imageTurrets Collection: Loarre Castle, Aragon, Spain

Loarre Castle, Aragon, Spain

Background imageTurrets Collection: Medieval Towers & Bridge, Carcassonne, Languedoc, France

Medieval Towers & Bridge, Carcassonne, Languedoc, France

Background imageTurrets Collection: Medieval Towers, Carcassonne, Languedoc, France

Medieval Towers, Carcassonne, Languedoc, France

Background imageTurrets Collection: Chateau du Ducha castle, Uzas, Gard Department, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Chateau du Ducha castle, Uzas, Gard Department, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
ChAteau du Duchecastle, UzAs, Gard Department, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Background imageTurrets Collection: Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England

Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England

Background imageTurrets Collection: France, Bourgogne Franche-Comte, Autricourt

France, Bourgogne Franche-Comte, Autricourt. Chateau Autricourt is a sympathetically restored small, traditional French Chateau, which can be rented for special occasions

Background imageTurrets Collection: ChAteau d UssA castle, Rigny-UssA, Indre-et-Loire, Centre, France

ChAteau d UssA castle, Rigny-UssA, Indre-et-Loire, Centre, France
Chateau d Usse castle, Rigny-Usse, Indre-et-Loire, Centre, France

Background imageTurrets Collection: Turrets, Brereton Hall (b/w photo)

Turrets, Brereton Hall (b/w photo)
CLF294309 Turrets, Brereton Hall (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: built by Sir William Brereton (1550-1631) in 1586;); © Country Life

Background imageTurrets Collection: WW2 British Bomber In Section

WW2 British Bomber In Section
An illustration which shows a British bomber aircraft in section, giving a somewhat detailed view of components including gun turrets and leaflet chute. Date: 1941

Background imageTurrets Collection: Brereton Hall (b/w photo)

Brereton Hall (b/w photo)
CLF294310 Brereton Hall (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: built by Sir William Brereton (1550-1631) in 1586;); © Country Life

Background imageTurrets Collection: HIMS Petr Veliki

HIMS Petr Veliki
Imperial Russian Navy - HIMS Petr Veliki, a turret ship, with main armament in two turrets, fore and aft of the central bridge citadel. Date: circa 1890

Background imageTurrets Collection: Spain, province of Leon. Castle of Ponferrada

Spain, province of Leon. Castle of Ponferrada. Illustration by Letre. Engraving by Sierra, 19th century. Cronica General de Espana, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias

Background imageTurrets Collection: Poster, Dolder Grand Hotel, Zurich, Switzerland

Poster, Dolder Grand Hotel, Zurich, Switzerland
Poster, Dolder Grand Hotel and Health Resort, Zurich, Switzerland - just opened. Date: 1899

Background imageTurrets Collection: Royal Marines Artillery - A Drill turret

Royal Marines Artillery - A Drill turret used by the RMA for training on the operation of turrets on capital ships. Every aspect was practised with a magazine on the lower levels

Background imageTurrets Collection: Knebworth, the south-west front, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)

Knebworth, the south-west front, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310452 Knebworth, the south-west front, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageTurrets Collection: The belvedere at Claremont, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson

The belvedere at Claremont, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo)
CLF327754 The belvedere at Claremont, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageTurrets Collection: The Box Garden at Panshanger, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)

The Box Garden at Panshanger, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311808 The Box Garden at Panshanger, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageTurrets Collection: Vanbrugh Castle, Greenwich, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson

Vanbrugh Castle, Greenwich, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo)
CLF327793 Vanbrugh Castle, Greenwich, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageTurrets Collection: Gonder Imperial Palace, Ethiopia then Abyssinia, 1880s (engraving)

Gonder Imperial Palace, Ethiopia then Abyssinia, 1880s (engraving)
KW110800 Gonder Imperial Palace, Ethiopia then Abyssinia, 1880s (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gondar, Ethiopia. Fasilides Palace circa 1880)

Background imageTurrets Collection: Conway Castle, 1836 (w/c, bodycolour & chalk on paper)

Conway Castle, 1836 (w/c, bodycolour & chalk on paper)
MAN370314 Conway Castle, 1836 (w/c, bodycolour & chalk on paper) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 37.8x47.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Conwy Castle)

Background imageTurrets Collection: DDE-90029757

DDE-90029757
Guard turrets along the ramparts of the medieval village of Carcassonne, Languedo-Roussillon, France. Date: 18/03/2010

Background imageTurrets Collection: The Summer of Saint-Michel, 1932 (oil on canvas)

The Summer of Saint-Michel, 1932 (oil on canvas)
PWI261914 The Summer of Saint-Michel, 1932 (oil on canvas) by Roy, Pierre (1880-1950); Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris

Background imageTurrets Collection: Triumphal arch bearing arms of Aragon and Triumph of Alfonso of Aragon on the exterior of

Triumphal arch bearing arms of Aragon and Triumph of Alfonso of Aragon on the exterior of Castelnuovo
KW260463 Triumphal arch bearing arms of Aragon and Triumph of Alfonso of Aragon on the exterior of Castelnuovo, completed 1458 (photo) by Italian School, (15th century); Naples, Italy; Italian

Background imageTurrets Collection: East Cowes Castle, Isle of Wight, the seat of architect John Na, 1826 (engraving)

East Cowes Castle, Isle of Wight, the seat of architect John Na, 1826 (engraving)
5913016 East Cowes Castle, Isle of Wight, the seat of architect John Na, 1826 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: East Cowes Castle, Isle of Wight)

Background imageTurrets Collection: Burg Katz (colour litho)

Burg Katz (colour litho)
5216126 Burg Katz (colour litho) by Astudin, Nicolai (1848-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burg Katz. Illustration for Der Romantische Rhein (Hoursch & Bechstedt, 1922).); © Look and Learn

Background imageTurrets Collection: The Sentinel on the lofty Turrets of Stockholm watching the hostile Fleet (engraving)

The Sentinel on the lofty Turrets of Stockholm watching the hostile Fleet (engraving)
3634802 The Sentinel on the lofty Turrets of Stockholm watching the hostile Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTurrets Collection: A Victorian die cut pop uo Christmas card of a Church, c. 1880 (colour litho)

A Victorian die cut pop uo Christmas card of a Church, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605968 A Victorian die cut pop uo Christmas card of a Church, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Background imageTurrets Collection: 'The Cat stole away behind the city walls to the Church

"The Cat stole away behind the city walls to the Church
3474195 " The Cat stole away behind the city walls to the Church..", from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub

Background imageTurrets Collection: Turrets v Broadsides at Portland (engraving)

Turrets v Broadsides at Portland (engraving)
1057955 Turrets v Broadsides at Portland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turrets v Broadsides at Portland)

Background imageTurrets Collection: Alnwick Castle (ink & pencil on card)

Alnwick Castle (ink & pencil on card)
1214538 Alnwick Castle (ink & pencil on card) by Richardson, Thomas Miles (1784-1848); 28.0x23.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Background imageTurrets Collection: The Chateau de Vincennes, with chimneys smoking (pen & ink on paper)

The Chateau de Vincennes, with chimneys smoking (pen & ink on paper)
449282 The Chateau de Vincennes, with chimneys smoking (pen & ink on paper) by Gasselin, Noel (fl.1677); 14.2x38.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageTurrets Collection: A turreted chateau and a church (brown & grey wash over black chalk on paper)

A turreted chateau and a church (brown & grey wash over black chalk on paper)
CTS449218 A turreted chateau and a church (brown & grey wash over black chalk on paper) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 11.9x23.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageTurrets Collection: Men against Breastplates (Colour Litho)

Men against Breastplates (Colour Litho)
2783976 Men against Breastplates (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men against armor)

Background imageTurrets Collection: Assize Courts, Manchester (b / w photo)

Assize Courts, Manchester (b / w photo)
3095276 Assize Courts, Manchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assize Courts, Manchester. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTurrets Collection: Porte Saint-Pierre, Nantes (colour photo)

Porte Saint-Pierre, Nantes (colour photo)
3095129 Porte Saint-Pierre, Nantes (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte Saint-Pierre, Nantes)

Background imageTurrets Collection: Frognal Priory

Frognal Priory
View of Frognal Priory, built in 1818 by John Thompson, a retired auctioneer. The house, on an elevated site with extensive views, had Gothic crenellations, Renaissance windows, Dutch gables

Background imageTurrets Collection: Orchard Cottage, Isle of Wight, the seat of Sir Willoughby

Orchard Cottage, Isle of Wight, the seat of Sir Willoughby
Orchard Cottage, Isle of Wight, the seat of General Sir James Willoughby Gordon. Italian style villa with fountain in garden

Background imageTurrets Collection: An Unexecuted design for North East Front of Findlater Castle, for the Earl of Seafield

An Unexecuted design for North East Front of Findlater Castle, for the Earl of Seafield
FFA273034 An Unexecuted design for North East Front of Findlater Castle, for the Earl of Seafield, 1789 (ink & wash on paper) (see also 273035) by Adam

Background imageTurrets Collection: View of the facade, built in 1874-91 to commemorate the Franco-Prussian War (photo)

View of the facade, built in 1874-91 to commemorate the Franco-Prussian War (photo)
BAL76603 View of the facade, built in 1874-91 to commemorate the Franco-Prussian War (photo) by Abadie, Paul (1812-84); Sacre Coeur, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageTurrets Collection: View of the National Palace (photo)

View of the National Palace (photo)
KW237470 View of the National Palace (photo) by Portuguese School, (15th century); Palacio Nacional da Pena, Sintra, Portugal; (add.info)

Background imageTurrets Collection: View of the Cathedral of St. Martin and St. Stephan from the north-east (photo)

View of the Cathedral of St. Martin and St. Stephan from the north-east (photo)
MAE173987 View of the Cathedral of St. Martin and St. Stephan from the north-east (photo) by German School; Mainz, Germany; (add.info)

Background imageTurrets Collection: New College Oxford: Proposed New Buildings, 1870-79 (ink on paper)

New College Oxford: Proposed New Buildings, 1870-79 (ink on paper)
NCO232969 New College Oxford: Proposed New Buildings, 1870-79 (ink on paper) by Scott, George Gilbert (1811-1878); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Background imageTurrets Collection: Ms 493 fol. 1r The Works of Virgil with Commentary by Servius, The Bucolics

Ms 493 fol. 1r The Works of Virgil with Commentary by Servius, The Bucolics
XIR50933 Ms 493 fol.1r The Works of Virgil with Commentary by Servius, The Bucolics, King sitting on his throne surrounded by his guards in front of a fortified town, France

Background imageTurrets Collection: View of the chateau (photo)

View of the chateau (photo)
HB26429 View of the chateau (photo) by French School; Chateau de Chaumont, France; (add.info.: built by Eudes, Comte de Blois; burned)

Background imageTurrets Collection: A Garden, 1660

A Garden, 1660
EDI42027 A Garden, 1660 by Walther, Johann Jakob (c.1600-p.1679); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

Background imageTurrets Collection: Troy Town, 1498-1515

Troy Town, 1498-1515
LLM458018 Troy Town, 1498-1515 by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troy Town, 1498-1515. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations (Henry G Bohn, 1858)




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"Turrets: Guardians of History and Grandeur" Step into the enchanting world of turrets, where history whispers through their stone walls. From the iconic city gates in London to the majestic Harlech Castle, these architectural wonders have stood as sentinels throughout time. In East Yorkshire's Driffield Union workhouse, turrets rise proudly against the sky, a testament to resilience and community. Across the Irish Sea lies Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour in Co Antrim, Ireland - its turrets overlooking turbulent waters with an air of regality. Venture further west to Cardigan Castle in Wales, where turrets stand tall amidst lush greenery, echoing tales of battles fought and won. In Scotland's Glamis Castle and Stirling Castle's entrance, turrets exude grandeur and grace while guarding centuries-old secrets. Travel south to England's Shropshire county and discover Whittington - a village adorned with charming turreted structures that transport you back in time. Journey across borders to Carcassonne in France; its Languedoc fortress boasting formidable towers that have witnessed countless stories unfold within its ancient walls. Immerse yourself in French elegance at Chateau de Chaumont castle in Loire-et-Cher; here, romanticism intertwines with medieval architecture as delicate spires reach towards the heavens. Across continents lies Michigan Avenue in Chicago; towering skyscrapers punctuated by modern-day turrets create a mesmerizing skyline that captivates all who behold it. Finally, let us not forget Roundhay Park from the Castle - an oil painting capturing nature's beauty framed by distant turret silhouettes. These diverse locations remind us that no matter where we are on this vast planet Earth or what era we find ourselves living in – there will always be something magical about these timeless guardians called "turrets.