Fortifications Collection (#3)

The South-Eastern Railway Company's Works on the River: view from Southwark Bridge... 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The South-Eastern Railway Company's Works on the River: view from Southwark Bridge, looking east, 1864. The Engraving...presents a view of the piles

The War in Denmark: the Prussian assault on Redoubt No. 6 at Düppel on April 18…, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: the Prussian assault on Redoubt No. 6 at Duppel on 18 April - from a sketch by our special artist on the Prussian side, 1864. View of...the assault upon Redoubt No

The War in Denmark: sketch of the Redoubts...at Düppel, showing the...outpost sentries... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: sketch of the Redoubts Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 7 at Duppel, showing the Danish and the Prussian outpost sentries - from a sketch taken on the Ruhenberg Hill, by our special artist

Destruction of the fortifications of the Ionian Islands: Fort Neuf, in the harbour of Corfu, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Destruction of the fortifications of the Ionian Islands: Fort Neuf, in the harbour of Corfu, 1864. The conduct of her Majesty's Government in demolishing the fortifications of Corfu before

The War in Denmark: Kolding, Jutland, the head-quarters of the Allied armies... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: Kolding, Jutland, the head-quarters of the Allied armies - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. This small town, which has but four thousand inhabitants

The War in New Zealand: stronghold of the Maoris at Rangariri, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in New Zealand: stronghold of the Maoris at Rangariri, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, of the scene of...General Cameron's victory on the 20th of November...The British troops...first

The War in New Zealand: Rangariri, from the Waikato, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in New Zealand: Rangariri, from the Waikato [River], 1864. Scene of...General Cameron's victory on the 20th of November...[The] new redoubt, which General Cameron has begun to construct

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

Illustrations of the War in Schleswig: the Chateau of Gravenstein, Sundewitt, the Prussian HQ, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Schleswig: the Chateau of Gravenstein, Sundewitt, the Prussian head-quarters, 1864....Gravenstein, which is Field Marshal von Wrangel's present head-quarters

The Taeping Rebellion in China: entrance to Ching-Wang's tent, Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: entrance to Ching-Wang's tent, Soo-Chow, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, ...illustrative of the capture of the Chinese town of Soo-Chow by the Imperialist

Illustrations of the War in Schleswig: the Châtteau of Augustenburg, Island of Alsen, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Schleswig: the Chateau of Augustenburg, Island of Alsen, 1864. The Chateau of Augustenburg, on the Isle of Alsen

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

Illustrations of the War in Schleswig by our special artist: the Dannewerk, Redoubt No. 11, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Schleswig by our special artist: the Dannewerk, Redoubt No. 11, 1864. View of...Redoubt No. 11

Illustrations of the War in Schleswig by our special artist: the Dannewerk, Redoubt No. 10, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Schleswig by our special artist: the Dannewerk, Redoubt No. 10, 1864....view of the Redoubt No

Young person of le Havre
5855691 Young person of le Havre.; (add.info.: Young woman of the port of le Havre. She wears a bonnet that rises to a point, decorated with lace only to the ears. A silk ribbon is wrapped around it)

The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo)
BEN82588 The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo); Istanbul, Turkey; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

The Dutch Finis Bellis
3329983 The Dutch Finis Bellis; (add.info.: Illustration of the Dutch Finis Bellis, a fortified ship meant to break the Spanish blockade. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Defenses
2900917 Defenses; (add.info.: Barcelona, Spain, Defenses, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Gibraltar
2900914 Gibraltar; (add.info.: Gibraltar Plan, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700
2900906 Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700; (add.info.: Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Nicea, 1700
2900902 Nicea, 1700; (add.info.: Nicea Civitas. The city of Nice in France.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Villa Franca on the Mediterranean, 1700
2900901 Villa Franca on the Mediterranean, 1700; (add.info.: Villefranche-sur-Mer is located about 4 miles east of the city of Nice, separated by Mont Boron, Mont Alban and Mont Vinaigrier)

Chart of Military armaments in Defense, 1700
2900894 Chart of Military armaments in Defense, 1700; (add.info.: Chart that comprises all of the architecture of Military fortifications.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Working on Fortifications by Night, 1870 (engraving)
1580784 Working on Fortifications by Night, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the fortifications being worked on throughout the night. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Vignette depicting military engineers at work
3359530 Vignette depicting military engineers at work; (add.info.: Vignette depicting military engineers at work. The man on the left is using compasses/dividers to measure a plan of fortifications)

Military engineers at work, 1850
3330712 Military engineers at work, 1850; (add.info.: Vignette depicting military engineers at work. The man on the left is using compasses/dividers to measure a plan of fortifications)

Straits of Cadiz - Gibraltar, 1700
2900916 Straits of Cadiz - Gibraltar, 1700; (add.info.: Straits of Cadiz - Gibraltar, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Cuneum or Cuneo in Italy, 1700
2900903 Cuneum or Cuneo in Italy, 1700; (add.info.: Cuneum or Cuneo in Italy, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

General appearance of a fortified mediaeval town, from The National Encylopaedia published by William Mackenzie
3501415 General appearance of a fortified mediaeval town, from The National Encylopaedia published by William Mackenzie, London

Bird's Eye View of Paris, 1870 (engraving)
1580792 Bird's Eye View of Paris, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Bird's eye view of Paris and it's fortifications during made during the Franco-Prussian War)

The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo)
BEN82589 The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo); Istanbul, Turkey; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Vauban Defenses on the Narva, Estonia, 1700
2900919 Vauban Defenses on the Narva, Estonia, 1700; (add.info.: Sabastien Le Prestre, Seigneur de Vauban and later Marquis de Vauban (15 May 1633 - 30 March 1707), commonly referred to as Vauban

Rome on the Tiber, The Vatican, 1700
2900912 Rome on the Tiber, The Vatican, 1700; (add.info.: Rome on the Tiber, The Vatican, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Fortifications at Nice, France, 1700
2900899 Fortifications at Nice, France, 1700; (add.info.: Throughout the ages the town changed hands many times. Its strategic location and port significantly contributed to its maritime strength)

City Plan, Paris, 1700
2900896 City Plan, Paris, 1700; (add.info.: City Plan, Paris, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Defenses at Gibraltar
2900913 Defenses at Gibraltar; (add.info.: Straits, Defenses at Gibraltar, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Trevise in the Italian Po Valley, 1700
2900911 Trevise in the Italian Po Valley, 1700; (add.info.: Trevise in the Italian Po Valley, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Casal on the Po River, 1700
2900909 Casal on the Po River, 1700; (add.info.: Casal on the Po River, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Ivrea Near Turin, 1700
2900908 Ivrea Near Turin, 1700; (add.info.: Ivrea is a town and commune of the province of Turin in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy)

Verucca, 1700
2900907 Verucca, 1700; (add.info.: Verucca, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700
2900905 Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700; (add.info.: Turin or Torino - Its Envisons, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

City of Cuneo
2900904 City of Cuneo; (add.info.: Cuneum - Cuneo in Italy, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Survey of London, Westminster, and Southwark, 1700
2900895 Survey of London, Westminster, and Southwark, 1700; (add.info.: Survey of London, Westminster, and Southwark, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

A fortified village, known as a Pah, 1860 (engraving)
1579608 A fortified village, known as a Pah, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a fortified village, known as a Pah, of the Natives in the Province of New Plymouth (Taranaki)

View of Smyrna in the Dardanelles, bombarded by the allies during WW1 (c.1915)
1748883 View of Smyrna in the Dardanelles, bombarded by the allies during WW1 (c.1915); (add.info.: view of Smyrna (now Izmir) in the Dardanelles

Battlements at Milan, 1700
2900910 Battlements at Milan, 1700; (add.info.: Fortifications for the City of Milan or Milano, Italy.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Nice on the Mediterranean, 1700
2900900 Nice on the Mediterranean, 1700; (add.info.: Throughout the ages the town changed hands many times. Its strategic location and port significantly contributed to its maritime strength)

View of the castle, 11th-13th century (restored) (photo)
XJL88982 View of the castle, 11th-13th century (restored) (photo); Loarre, Aragon, Spain

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"From ancient hill forts to majestic castles, fortifications stand as testaments of strength and history. The ramparts of the prehistoric hill fort on Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale whisper tales of a time long gone. In Lucca, Italy, the fortified walls encircle the city like a protective embrace, preserving its medieval charm. In Northumberland, England, Embleton Bay Beach offers a breathtaking view of Dunstanburgh Castle's imposing ruins. The Youghal Clock Gate in Ireland stands tall with its fortified structure, reminding us of bygone eras. Traveling to Cornwall takes us to Polruan and Lanteglos by Fowey where an enchanting fortification from 1904 still captivates visitors with its timeless beauty. Hedingham Castle in Essex transports us back to 1832 through John Carr Armytage's intricate engraving. During World War II, Direction Finding Tower MP2 in La Corbiere served as a vital stronghold against enemy forces. Meanwhile, Malcesine on Lake Garda showcases Italy's architectural prowess with its formidable fortress overlooking serene waters. Clitheroe Castle perched atop a limestone outcrop paints an awe-inspiring picture of motte and bailey castle design in Lancashire. Turning back time once more brings us to the Siege of Lathom House during the First English Civil War in 1644—a testament to resilience amidst chaos. Finally, Sinop in Turkey and Strasbourg in France bear witness to fortifications that have witnessed countless stories unfold throughout centuries. "