Cannon Collection (page 4)

Thames at Southwark Br
The Thames at Southwark Bridge, with Cannon Street station in the background : a winter scene with snow

Paixhans Cannon
The shell-firing cannon of H J PAIXHANS

Cannon / Valletta / Malta
A cannon displayed outside the St John Cathedral (viewed from St John Square) at Valletta

Iron mortar bomb, french manufacturing, 17th century
LRI4703647 Iron mortar bomb, french manufacturing, 17th century by French School, (17th century); Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa, Italy; (add.info.: French iron mortar shell)

Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecumbe, 1845 (calotype negative, paper)
7342529 Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecumbe, 1845 (calotype negative, paper) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); 16.6x20.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Fort Washington Park, New York, c.1910 (print)
7293159 Fort Washington Park, New York, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: History. USA. Cannon commemorating the battle of Fort Washington, Nov., 16, 1776, and located in Fort Washington Park, New York)

Lord Howe on the Deck of The 'Queen Charlotte', 1 June 1794, c.1794 (oil on canvas)
7337922 Lord Howe on the Deck of The 'Queen Charlotte', 1 June 1794, c.1794 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831); 259.1x365.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting)
7338019 Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting) by Lucas, John (1807-74); 272x178 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811), c.1799 (oil on canvas)
7338009 Admiral Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811), c.1799 (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 241.3x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral of the Royal Navy, 18th century
MMM5482504 Admiral of the Royal Navy, 18th century by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Admiral of the Royal Navy, in the 18th century)

Lieutenant, Royal Navy midshipman in the 18th century
MMM5482488 Lieutenant, Royal Navy midshipman in the 18th century by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Lieutenant)

Mariner, during the time of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), assigned to various jobs according to their abilities
MMM5482469 Mariner, during the time of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), assigned to various jobs according to their abilities, some worked on the masts loaded on the wing, others on the upper deck

'Le Droits de L'Homme', a French 74 gun ship, ... attacked by his Majesty's frigates
7339142 'Le Droits de L'Homme', a French 74 gun ship, ... attacked by his Majesty's frigates the 'Indefatigable' & the 'Amazon' on the 13th & 14th January 1797

Engraving depicting John Holtum stopping a cannon ball in flight
5308576 Engraving depicting John Holtum stopping a cannon ball in flight; (add.info.: Engraving depicting John Holtum stopping a cannon ball in flight)

Illustration showing the ballistic effects of firing a cannon. The projectile is shown moving in accordance with
5311515 Illustration showing the ballistic effects of firing a cannon. The projectile is shown moving in accordance with the laws of physics, described by Aristotle

A gunner firing a cannon whose elevation has been calculated using a chequered rule fitted with two plum-bobs
5311241 A gunner firing a cannon whose elevation has been calculated using a chequered rule fitted with two plum-bobs, 16th century (engraving); (add.info)

Artillery team, extension gun carriage in 1660. Engraving, 1869
6426217 Artillery team, extension gun carriage in 1660. Engraving, 1869; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery team, extension gun carriage in 1660. Engraving, 1869); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Forcing a passage of the Hudson River, 9 October 1776, 18th century (oil painting)
7295285 Forcing a passage of the Hudson River, 9 October 1776, 18th century (oil painting) by Mitchell, Thomas (1735-90); 71.1x116.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Mounting a great gun, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400449 Mounting a great gun, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

A coring machine at work on a heavy gun tube, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400475 A coring machine at work on a heavy gun tube, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

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I was delighted to hear (colour litho)
8656771 I was delighted to hear (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I was delighted to hear. Man with an ear trumpet and cannon)

Russian artillery battery under Japanese fire, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655607 Russian artillery battery under Japanese fire, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The greyhound Mustapha at Fontenoy (colour litho)
8664097 The greyhound Mustapha at Fontenoy (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving)
8663719 Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for a self-propelled cannon, 1760)

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Great North War or Second North War (1700-1721): Camp of the Russian army during negotiations with the Turks in 1711
NWI4837675 Great North War or Second North War (1700-1721): Camp of the Russian army during negotiations with the Turks in 1711 on the river Prut (or Prut)

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Fort Ticonderoga artillery crossing the Green Mountains for
NWI4841112 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Fort Ticonderoga artillery crossing the Green Mountains for the defense of Boston for the defense of Boston an 1775

Close-up of a Revolutionary War cannon at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845345 Close-up of a Revolutionary War cannon at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Close-up of a Revolutionary War cannon at Yorktown battlefield)

Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1908_10_31: The Palace of Peace - War, Childhood, Europe, Canons, Shells
ICA4862764 Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1908_10_31: The Palace of Peace - War, Childhood, Europe, Canons, Shells, Peace - Illustration by Markous (1883-1941); (add.info.: Laughter)

Colonial artillery passing behind the Appalachian Mountains, French and Indian War (seven years war, 1756-1763)
NWI4834374 Colonial artillery passing behind the Appalachian Mountains, French and Indian War (seven years war, 1756-1763)

The American Civil War (1861-1865) between Union and Confederate Armels: The rebels attacked the Union Arm gun in
NWI4831271 The American Civil War (1861-1865) between Union and Confederate Armels: The rebels attacked the Union Arm gun in Galveston Bay, Texas in 1863

Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845309 Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield)

Secession War (1861-1865): Rotary cannon of the artillery inside the turret of the American Iron Boat
NWI4831206 Secession War (1861-1865): Rotary cannon of the artillery inside the turret of the American Iron Boat "Monitor"

Spain. War of Africa (1860). Tent of Muley-Abbas, guns and two banners. War booty captured by the Spanish army in
CUL4875327 Spain. War of Africa (1860). Tent of Muley-Abbas, guns and two banners. War booty captured by the Spanish army in Tetouan during the military campaign of Morocco (4th February)

A war elephant used by the British artillery regiment in Burma (Myanmar), circa 1880 - Colorisee engraving
NWI4865805 A war elephant used by the British artillery regiment in Burma (Myanmar), circa 1880 - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Elephants in use by British artillery regiment in Burmah (Myanmar)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901246 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Noble knights of the Duche de Bougogne (France), in armor and weapon, with a cannon, 1470
NWI4957579 Noble knights of the Duche de Bougogne (France), in armor and weapon, with a cannon, 1470. Old engraving, colour setting.; (add.info.: Noble knights of the Duche de Bougogne (France)

France: August 1916, Paul Lemaitre adjusting a DCA cannon, 1916
LUX4800315 France: August 1916, Paul Lemaitre adjusting a DCA cannon, 1916; (add.info.: France: August 1916, Paul Lemaitre adjusting a DCA cannon, 1916); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Patriotic map showing a little boy reading a map of the battlefield and holding a small cannon in his hand
LUX4743402 Patriotic map showing a little boy reading a map of the battlefield and holding a small cannon in his hand and thinking of his father

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a child with a flag and lead soldiers doing salvation and saying
LUX4739020 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a child with a flag and lead soldiers doing salvation and saying: 'Like Dad I do military salvation'

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing France posing with a French flag next to a cannon 75
LUX4739365 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing France posing with a French flag next to a cannon 75, entitled 'Our Glorious 75'

First World War: France, Photo montage depicting new born in a trench, titled: 'Slice of the Hairy Seed', 1916
LUX4738249 First World War: France, Photo montage depicting new born in a trench, titled: 'Slice of the Hairy Seed'

Lighthouse and cannons, Alexandria, Egypt after the bombings
3561952 Lighthouse and cannons, Alexandria, Egypt after the bombings; (add.info.: Alexandria, Egypt, Egypt 1882-1885 Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence.

First World War: France, Drawing postcard showing gunners firing the gun with the 75 under the title "Our Good
LUX4735660 First World War: France, Drawing postcard showing gunners firing the gun with the 75 under the title "Our Good Genie the 75"

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Place Bellecour, a military defile with canon, 1905
LUX4794754 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Place Bellecour, a military defile with canon, 1905; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Place Bellecour

Letter U: Oh the beautiful Uniforms! Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin
DUV4207609 Letter U: Oh the beautiful Uniforms! Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Letter W: Come on, William, let's run to the Wagon fast! Engraving in " ABC fun"

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter B as drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926)
DUV4201673 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter B as drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926) and St. Clair Deville

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Join the Royal Artillery and be a part of history. This recruitment poster showcases the power and prestige of the cannon, a symbol of British military might. The British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. Davis is depicted in all its glory, ready to defend our nation. Step into the world of high fashion with Bernard Weatherill Ltd's advertisement featuring a stunning model draped in elegance, standing beside an ornate cannon. Even in couture, the cannon remains an iconic symbol. The sinking of the Mary Rose during the Battle of Solent serves as a reminder of both triumphs and tragedies that cannons have witnessed throughout history. An engraving from 1778 captures this pivotal moment forever etched in time. From land to sea, cannons have played crucial roles in battles like Lake Erie during the War of 1812. Witness their thunderous roar as they secure victories for their nations. Experience death-defying stunts with Zazel, also known as the Human Cannonball. Launching herself through space with only a cannon's force propelling her forward, she captivates audiences worldwide with her daring performances. Travel back to Shirland Road in Maida Vale, London where you can admire majestic cannons adorning historical landmarks - silent guardians reminding us of our past. Delve into naval warfare with cutaway views showcasing American warships armed to teeth with powerful cannons - symbols of strength on tumultuous seas. Emmeline Pankhurst fought tirelessly for women's rights but even she recognized that sometimes change requires firepower. Cannons were used metaphorically to break down barriers and shatter societal norms. Venture across oceans to Malta's Valletta where ancient fortifications stand tall against invaders - their cannons poised for defense since centuries past. Immerse yourself in Admiral Lord Nelson's heroic victory at The Battle of Trafalgar captured beautifully on canvas; his strategic use of cannons securing Britain's dominance at sea.