City Walls Collection

The fortified city of Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Ireland, North, Derry, The Peoples Gallery series of murals in the Bogside Mural known as " Bernadette"

Croatia, Dubrovnik, View of the rooftops

York Minster from the City Wall, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Medieval citadel, Carcassonne, a hilltop town in southern France, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carcassonne, Languedoc, France, Europe

View over the old town of Dubrovnik, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Croatia, Europe

Walls and the Citadel of David in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Fountain at the gated city wall, UNESCO World Heritage site, Baku, Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Asia

By Jerusalem. Study, 1921. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
By Jerusalem. Study, 1921

Walkers Pillar, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 1860. Artist: R Wallis
Walkers Pillar, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 1860. Walkers Monument, a doric column eighty feet high, was erected to perpetuate the memory of Reverend George Walker (1645-1690)

Map of the English city of Exeter by John Hooker, 1587. Artist: John Hooker
Birds eye view map by John Hooker, engraved by Remegius Hogenberg: 8000 inhabitants lived in 93 acres. The town was economically powerful and well known for its trade of wool

The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces... 1648, (1944). Creator: W Keymer
The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces Under the Command of General Fairfax, 1648, (1944). Map of the town of Colchester in Essex which was attacked by Parliamentary commander Lord-General

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Ireland, Derry, View of the Bogside area from the city walls

Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Grade I listed Westgate, a medieval gatehouse in the city walls of Canterbury were built from Kentish ragstone c1379. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

Israel, Jerusalem, View of Old Ciy looking towards Damascus Gate

Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Creator: David Roberts
Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Arc (or Gate) of the Ears, also known as the Bib-Arrambla Gate, in Granada, Andalusia, Spain

October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Octobre - Le Louvre. Peasants sowing seed in a ploughed field: the man on the right is broadcasting by hand, as magpies eat the fallen grain

Morocco, Marrakesh-Safi (Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz) region, Essaouira. Medina (old town) at dusk, protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts, Skala de la Kasbah

The City of York in 1738 (engraving)
1054548 The City of York in 1738 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of York in 1738)

Damascus Gate at dusk, Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

The City Walls, York (colour litho)
728072 The City Walls, York (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Walls, York.); © Look and Learn

Croatia, Dubrovnik, view of the old town rooftops

Dubrovnik city
The old town of Dubrovnik is surrounded by old, solid walls, protecting citizens of old and attracting tourists in more modern times

Durham Cathedral (w / c, pen & ink on paper)
XYC284403 Durham Cathedral (w/c, pen & ink on paper) by Dayes, Edward (1763-1804); 26.2x39.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

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

The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). A 19th-century version of Chaucers pilgrims from a manuscript of Lydgates Storie of Thebes

View of fortified city, 1493. A cog, a type of sailing vessel, can be seen in the foreground. A watergate gives access to the city at bottom right

View of Lille c. 1670, from Memoires de Charles de Batz-Castelmore Comte d Artagnan
KW342856 View of Lille c.1670, from Memoires de Charles de Batz-Castelmore Comte d Artagnan, published 1928 (litho) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Sunset at the Walls of Old Town, Dubrovnik, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Croatia, Europe

Christ and the Samaritan Woman, 1310. Creator: Duccio di Buoninsegna
Christ and the Samaritan Woman, 1310

Peking City Wall. From: Far Eastern plates, 1911. Creator: Ernest Stephen Lumsden
Peking City Wall. From: Far Eastern plates, 1911

Six landscapes. A man wearing a cloak, and his dog. (H43), 1640-1690. Creator: Anthonie Waterloo
Six landscapes. A man wearing a cloak, and his dog. (H43), 1640-1690. From a series entitled Six landscapes depicting a man wearing a cloak walking along a road with his dog

Garibaldi in England: arrival of Garibaldi at the townhall, Bargate, Southampton, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldi in England: arrival of Garibaldi at the townhall, Bargate, Southampton, 1864. View of...the picturesque old Bargate, in Southampton, at eleven o'clock on the Monday

The Taeping Rebellion in China: interior of the walls of Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: interior of the walls of Soo-Chow, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, ...illustrative of the capture of the Chinese town of Soo-Chow by the Imperialist troops

The War in Schleswig: Prussian ammunition-train entering Flensburg - by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: Prussian ammunition-train entering Flensburg - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864....the Prussians...have brought up heavy siege-guns and trains of ammunition

Spain: Walls of Gerona (w/c on paper)
863150 Spain: Walls of Gerona (w/c on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); 25.4x35.6 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK

Skating at Florence, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Skating at Florence, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by L. Caldesi. In Florence this year our English residents and visitors have been able to enjoy skating with as much zest as has been done

Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Creator: Edmund Sandars
Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Aerial view of the walled city of Baghdad (modern-day Iraq) as it might have appeared in the 8th century AD

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Aerial view of the old town

China, Shaanxi, Xi an, Watch tower on Ancient City Walls

City walls, Albarracin, Aragon, Spain

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Boats in the old town harbour

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Old town at dusk

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Boats in the old town harbour at sunset

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Sunset over Banya Beech

Troops in front of city gate. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Troops in front of city gate

The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. This spirited Engraving, from an original Sketch, represents tha exciting scene of the storming of Delhi, at the Cashmere gate, by our brave troops

Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - Quebec, Canada East... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - Quebec, Canada East - from a drawing by our special artist, G. H. Andrews, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America

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"City Walls: A Tapestry of History and Culture" From the ancient walls of Derry in Ireland's North to the captivating murals of Bogside, they have long been a canvas for stories and art. In Croatia's Dubrovnik, one can marvel at the breathtaking view of rooftops from atop its medieval citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling further south to Carcassonne in France, we encounter a hilltop town surrounded by an impressive medieval fortress that stands as a testament to its rich history. Similarly, York Minster rises majestically above the City Wall in England's Yorkshire, offering panoramic views over this charming city. Venturing into the Middle East, Jerusalem boasts two iconic sites - the Walls and Citadel of David within its Old City. These ancient fortifications echo with tales from centuries past. Meanwhile, Baku in Azerbaijan showcases a stunning fountain nestled within its gated city wall – an enchanting sight recognized as another UNESCO World Heritage site. Back to Croatia's Dubrovnik; it enchants visitors not only with its walls but also with its old town panorama – yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you back through time. And if we delve into history itself, we discover fascinating engravings like "The City of York" from 1738 or "Walkers Pillar" captured by R Wallis in Londonderry during 1860. Even older still is John Hooker's map depicting Exeter in 1587 – an artistic representation showcasing how cities were perceived centuries ago. Lastly, gazing towards Damascus Gate from Jerusalem's Old City offers glimpses into Israel’s vibrant past and present. City walls stand tall as witnesses to our collective heritage - they tell stories etched on their stones and inspire us through their grandeur. Whether adorned with murals or providing breathtaking vistas, these fortified structures are more than mere boundaries; they are living testaments to the resilience and creativity of humanity.