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Soldiers and artillery of the 15th century besieging a walled town, 19th century. Plate 16 from The History of the Nations
Fort, Sur, Oman
Rustaq Fort, northern Oman. Rustaq was once the capital of Oman. The fort was built in the 17th century
Flea market at the Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, Israel. The Damascus Gate is the northern entrance into the Old City of Jerusalem
Gate in the city walls, Sfax, Tunisia. Parts of the walls date from the 9th century
Othellos Tower, Famagusta, North Cyprus, 2001. Othellos Tower is the citadel of Famagusta. It was built by the Lusignans, French Crusaders who ruled Cyprus from 1192 until 1474
Sentry walk, fortress of Al Ukhaidir, Iraq, 1977. The fortified palace of Al Ukhaidir near Karbala was built in the late 8th century by the Abbasids
Bab el Wastani, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. The Bab-al Wastani is the only remaining gate of the old walled city of Baghdad
Oudaia Kasbah, Rabat, Morocco. Exterior of the old walled city which dates from the 12th century
Royal Palace, Rabat, Morocco. View of the battlements
Fort Qaitbey, Alexandria, EgyptFort Qaitbay, Alexandria, Egypt. Also known as the Citadel, the fort was built in c1480 by the Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay, on the site of Alexandrias ancient lighthouse
St Hilarion Castle, North Cyprus. Dating from the 10th century, St Hilarion Castle stands on top of a peak in the Kyrenia mountain range in northern Cyprus
St. Goar. Rheinfels ruins, 1931. Artist: Kurt HielscherSt. Goar. Rheinfels ruins, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]
Rothenburg o. d. T. - Wehrgang. Archers gallery, 1931. Artist: Kurt HielscherRothenburg o. d. T. - Wehrgang. Archers gallery, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]
Bywell Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John GreigBywell Castle, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]
Naworth Castle, Cumberland, 1814. Artist: John GreigNaworth Castle, Cumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]
Carlisle Castle, Cumberland, 1814. Artist: John GreigCarlisle Castle, Cumberland. Pl.1, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]
Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodBlarney Castle, Cork, Ireland. The castle, near Cork, is the home of the Blarney Stone, believed to bestow the gift of eloquence when kissed
Cannon, Morro Castle, Havana, Cuba. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodCannon, Morro Castle, Havana, Cuba. Morro Castle, (in Spanish Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro) in Old Havana, was built in the 16th century. It guarded the entrance to Havana harbour
Roman city gates, Cologne, Germany. Artist: EW KelleyRoman city gates, Cologne, Germany. Stereoscopic card details
Bloody Tower, Tower of London, 20th century. A print from Tower of London, printed and published by Gale and Polden Ltd, London
Sir Thomas Wyatt attacking the By-ward Tower, 1554 (1840). Artist: George CruikshankSir Thomas Wyatt attacking the By-ward Tower, 1554 (1840). An exaggerated depiction of fighting at the Tower of London during the rebellion against Queen Mary led by Sir Thomas Wyatt
Attack upon Saint Thomass Tower by the Duke of Suffolk, 1554 (1840). Artist: George CruikshankAttack upon Saint Thomass Tower by the Duke of Suffolk, 1554 (1840). An exaggerated depiction of fighting at the Tower of London during the rebellion led by Sir Thomas Wyatt against Queen Mary
Attack upon the Brass Mount by Lord Guilford Dudley, 1554 (1840). Artist: George CruikshankAttack upon the Brass Mount by Lord Guilford Dudley, 1554 (1840). Dudley was the husband of Lady Jane Grey. He was executed on suspicion of invovement in Sir Thomas Wyatts rebellion against Queen
Courtenays escape from the Tower, 1840. Artist: George CruikshankCourtenays escape from the Tower, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)
Simon Renard and Winwike the warden on the roof of the White Tower, 1553 (1840). Artist: George CruikshankSimon Renard and Winwike the warden on the roof of the White Tower, 1553 (1840). Renard was Ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire Charles V to England from 1553-1555
Castle Rushen, Castletown, Isle of Man, 1924-1926. Artist: TaggartCastle Rushen, Castletown, Isle of Man, 1924-1926. Castle Rushen was begun in the 1250s by Magnus III, the last Norse King of Mann and the Isles. It was gradually extended until the 16th century
Advert for Stratstone car retailers, 1935. Stratstone supplied Daimler cars to King George V and Queen Mary. A print from The Motor, 30th April 1935
Caesars Tower, Warwick Castle, Warwickshire, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons LtdCaesars Tower, Warwick Castle, Warwickshire, 1924-1926. Situated at a crossing of the River Avon, Warwick was first fortified in c915. William I ordered the castle to be extended in 1086
Battlements of Temple Hill, Jerusalem, Israel, 1933-1934. From Wonders of the Past, volume III, 1933-1934
Great Gatehouse, Battle Abbey, East Sussex, 1937. The Benedictine abbey of Battle was founded by William the Conqueror on the site of the Battle of Hastings
Gate of St Sebastian in the Aurelian Wall, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodGate of St Sebastian in the Aurelian Wall, Rome, Italy. The Porta San Sebastiano, formerly the Porta Appia, Rome, marked the start of the Appian Way begun by Appius Claudius in the 4th century BC
The Town Gate, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, 1924-1926. Chepstows town walls were built around the end of the 13th century
Carcassonne, France, 1937. Artist: Martin HurlimannCarcassonne, France, 1937. The medieval walled city of Carcassonne was the site of a siege in 1209 during the Albigensian Crusade
North Terrace and Wykeham Tower, Windsor Castle, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)
Walmer Castle, Kent, c1888. The official residence of the Warden of the Cinque Ports. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)
Courtyard of St Jamess Palace, 1900. Londons oldest and most historic palace, situated on The Mall. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)
Haddon Hall near Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, late 19th century. Artist: John L StoddardHaddon Hall near Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, late 19th century. Construction of Haddon Hall began in medieval times. Since 1567, when Dorothy, wife of John Manners
Blarney Castle, Ireland, 19th century. Artist: John L StoddardBlarney Castle, Ireland, 19th century. The castle, near Cork, is the home of the Blarney Stone, believed to bestow the gift of eloquence when kissed
Menecee, 1615. Artist: Leonard GaultierMenecee, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Siege of a town led by Godefroy de Bouillon, c1099, (14th century). Siege during the 1st Crusade (1095-099), showing Saracens firing arrows at Crusaders as they attempt to scale the walls with
Watchtower, 1880. Artist: Emmanuel LansyerWatchtower, 1880. From the collection of the Musee Lansyer, Loches, France
Jeanne Hachette defends Beauvais, 1472, (19th century). Jeanne Laine, known as Jeanne Hachette (literally, Joan Axe), saved the city in 1472 from the forces of Charles the Bold of Burgundy
Roman fort of the Saxon shore, 3rd centuryRoman fort of the Saxon shore at Portus Adurni, 3rd century
Dragon sacred to the god Marduk, detail of the Ishtar Gate, c604-c562 BC. In the collection at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin
Detail of the Ishtar Gate, Babylon, c604-c562 BCDetail of the Ishtar Gate leading to the Ishtar Gate, Babylon, c604-c562 BC. In the collection at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin
Scene from Shakespeares Hamlet, 19th century. Hamlet seeing his fathers ghost on the battlements of Elsinore Castle (Act 1 Scene 5)
Attacking walls with battering rams, c1800. The one mounted on chains could be given more impetus than one carried on mens shoulders