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Dover Castle siege J020154
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team, of the French attacking the collapsed East Tower & North gate
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Media ID 663501
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Armour Battle Field Graphic Medieval Tower
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the captivating image of Dover Castle under siege in 1216. This evocative reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn from Historic England Photo Library transports you back in time, showcasing the French forces attacking the collapsed East Tower and North gate. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful home decor; they're a window into the past. Each print is meticulously crafted using advanced printing techniques on robust metal sheets, ensuring vibrant colors, exceptional detail, and long-lasting durability. Elevate your space with a piece of history that's as timeless as the castle itself.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn of the English Heritage Graphics Team transports us back in time to the pivotal moment of the Siege of Dover Castle in 1216. The once imposing East Tower and North gate, now in ruins, bear the brunt of the French assault. The relentless barrage of arrows and stones from the invading forces have left the structure battered and weakened, yet the determination of the English defenders remains unbroken. The medieval scene is filled with the clang of steel as knights in full armor clash, their steeds rearing and snorting in the background. The air is thick with the acrid smell of gunpowder and the cacophony of war cries and battle cries. The siege engines, ingenious machines of war, loom ominously in the distance, poised to rain down destruction upon the castle walls. The Siege of Dover Castle was a turning point in the First Barons' War, a conflict between King John of England and a rebellion led by a group of barons who sought to limit the monarch's power. The French, led by the future Louis VIII, allied with the rebels and laid siege to Dover Castle, one of the strongest fortresses in England. The defenders, led by the Earl of Chester, held out for over three months before the castle finally fell, marking a significant victory for the rebels and the French. This image offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to visualize the intensity and brutality of medieval warfare. The intricate details of the armor, the expressions of the soldiers, and the devastation of the castle walls all serve to bring history to life and remind us of the courage and resilience of those who lived in a time of war and uncertainty.
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