Town Wall Collection (page 4)

Micklegate Bar BB057006
MICKLEGATE BAR, YORK. Micklegate Bar, seen from the south-west. Photographed in the early 20th century by Edwin Dockree

Bootham Bar BB057003
BOOTHAM BAR, YORK. A view from the west of Bootham Bar, with the towers of York Minster in the background, and three men in the foreground. Photographed in the early 20th century by Edwin Dockree

Old town on Kocher river, Kochertal valley, Schwabisch Hall, Hohenlohe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Zehntscheuer barn at town wall, Gernsbach, Murgtal Valley, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Monemvasia, Laconia, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Sunrise Over Monemvasia, Laconia, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Kreuztor Gate, Old Town, Ingolstadt, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Germany, Rheinland-Pfalz, Oberwesel, town wall watch tower by the Rhein River, autumn

Estonia, Tallinn, Tower On Town Wall With Oleviste Church In Background

Approach to Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Approach to Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [The city of Isfahan in Iran]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Figures Outside an Inn by the Town Walls in Summertime, 1635-76 (oil on panel)
7286013 Figures Outside an Inn by the Town Walls in Summertime, 1635-76 (oil on panel) by Molenaer, Claes (Nicolaes) (1630-76); 22x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Cabul, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Cabul, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of the Palace of Lahore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Palace of Lahore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Spain: Avila, The Town Wall (b / w photo)
6017867 Spain: Avila, The Town Wall (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Avila, The Town Wall)

On the Walls, Cologne, 1833. Creator: Samuel Prout
On the Walls, Cologne, 1833

Women Walking by a Moat, 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Walking by a Moat, 1780s

Krishnas Marriage to Kalinda, from a copy of the Bhagavat Purana, c. 1775

The Main Gate, New Yoshiwara, c. 1745. Creator: Torii Kiyotada
The Main Gate, New Yoshiwara, c. 1745

Fall of the Walls of Jericho, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1834. Creator: John Martin
Fall of the Walls of Jericho, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1834

Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475/1500

Grasse, 1855. Creator: Charles Negre
Grasse, 1855. [Bridge outside city walls, Grasse, France]. Salted paper print

Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1460 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1460/80

Vue Prise de l ile de Beghe, al Ouest, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Vue Prise de l ile de Beghe, a l Ouest, Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 68 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

The Baptism of Christ at lower left, within a landscape, 1626-80. 1626-80
The Baptism of Christ at lower left, within a landscape, 1626-80

Birds Eye View of Rome, 1553. Creator: Giulio de Musi
Birds Eye View of Rome, 1553

56. Porte de la Citadelle, au Kaire, 1843. Creator: Joseph Philibert Girault De Prangey
56. Porte de la Citadelle, au Kaire, 1843. Gate of the Citadel, Cairo

View of Antwerp, 1572-94. Creators: Frans Hogenberg, Simon Novellanus
View of Antwerp, 1572-94. From Braun and Hogenbergs Civitates Orbis Terrarum

Nuremberg, 1493. Creators: Michael Wolgemut, Wilhelm Pleydenwurff
Nuremberg, 1493. View of the city of Nuremberg in Germany, from (Liber chronicarum) Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cum figuris et ymagibus ab inicio mundi

60. Porte Kennesrine, aAlep, 1843. Creator: Hancke
60. Porte Kennesrine, a Alep, 1843. Gate in city walls, Aleppo, Syria

Eastern end of Mount Zion or City of David, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Eastern end of Mount Zion or City of David, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the Crucifixion"

Map of Alexandria, 1575. Creators: Frans Hogenberg, Georg Braun
Map of Alexandria, 1575

Palazzo Farnese at Caprarola, from Braun and Hogenbergs Civitates Orbis Terrarum, 1572-94

Antiquities in the Vicinity of Belfast (engraving)
1053069 Antiquities in the Vicinity of Belfast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquities in the Vicinity of Belfast)

The War between Servia and Bulgaria, Notes in Philippopolis, the Capital of Eastern Roumelia (engraving)
1041259 The War between Servia and Bulgaria, Notes in Philippopolis, the Capital of Eastern Roumelia (engraving) by English School

A Canal by a Town Wall with Labourers Unloading Timber, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
2619686 A Canal by a Town Wall with Labourers Unloading Timber, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Asch, Pieter Jansz. van (1603-78); 53x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Campaign at Suakin (engraving)
1041796 The Campaign at Suakin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Campaign at Suakin)

Gateway in the Town Wall, Neubrandenburg, Germany (engraving)
2814061 Gateway in the Town Wall, Neubrandenburg, Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway in the Town Wall, Neubrandenburg, Germany)

L Allee de Grenadiers, last third 18th century. Creator: Unknown
L Allee de Grenadiers, last third 18th century

Walls of a North African City. Creator: Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
Walls of a North African City

The Bearing of the Cross, c. 1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Bearing of the Cross, c. 1480

Entry Into the Town of Ferrara, 1612. Creator: Jacques Callot
Entry Into the Town of Ferrara, 1612

Entry into Ferrara [recto], 1612. Creator: Jacques Callot
Entry into Ferrara [recto], 1612

Levi, c. 1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Levi, c. 1585

Uranio and Carino, 1640. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Baur
Uranio and Carino, 1640

Porta San Paulo, Rome, 1880. Creator: Cass Gilbert
Porta San Paulo, Rome, 1880

Sun Rising, 1628. Creator: Jacques Callot
Sun Rising, 1628

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The town wall of Tenby, located in West Wales, Pembrokeshire, is a captivating piece of history that transports you back to medieval times. Standing proudly in this charming coastal town, the walls offer a glimpse into the rich heritage of Wales and the United Kingdom. Similar to the Westgate in Canterbury, which was built in 1898 by an unknown creator, Tenby's town wall showcases intricate craftsmanship and architectural brilliance. Its presence reminds us of the enduring legacy left behind by those who came before us. As we explore further across Europe, we encounter more remarkable fortified structures like the Gate of Vivarrambla in Granada. This gate dates back to the 1830s and was beautifully captured by David Roberts in his artwork from 1930. The fusion between art and architecture allows us to appreciate these historical gems even more. Moving on to France, we find ourselves mesmerized by the ramparts surrounding St. Malo's old town. With its strategic location overlooking both land and sea, it served as a protective barrier against potential invaders throughout history. The view from atop these walls offers breathtaking vistas that seamlessly blend Brittany's natural beauty with its storied past. In Tallinn, Estonia, Oleviste Church stands tall amidst Lower Town as seen from the Town Wall. The juxtaposition between ancient fortifications and elegant spires creates an enchanting atmosphere unique to this Baltic gem. Further east lies Xian City in Shaanxi Province where remnants of China's Ming dynasty can still be admired today. The city wall and watch tower reflect gracefully upon tranquil waters—a testament to their timeless grandeur. Lastly but certainly not least is Carcassonne—an UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its exceptionally preserved medieval fortress walls and turrets. These imposing structures transport visitors straight into a fairytale setting where knights once roamed these hallowed grounds.