Defence Collection (page 7)

Beeston Castle J870184
BEESTON CASTLE, Cheshire. Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper of the Outer Gatehouse with hay carts entering the castle

Woolpack Battery c. 1740s IC171_009
Reconstruction illustration showing the Woolpack Battery, part of the impressive coastal defences of Garrison Walls on St

Launceston Castle, Cornwall DP264413
Launceston Castle, Castle Lodge, Launceston, Cornwall. Drone photography, aerial view of the motte, shell keep and gatehouse from the south-west

The towers of the Red Sands Fort –part of the decommissioned Maunsell Forts
The towers of the Red Sands Fort - part of the decommissioned Maunsell Forts, the armed towers built in the Thames estuary to protect the Kent coast during the Second World War, near Whitstable

The towers of the Red Sands Fort - part of the decommissioned Maunsell Forts, the armed towers built in the Thames estuary to protect the Kent coast during the Second World War, near Whitstable

British Army East Yorkshire regiment in training somewhere in England during the Second World War. Circa 1940

Roger Hunt beaten to the ball by Jackson of Lincoln City during the match at Anfield. 2nd April 1960

Antibodies attacking virus particles, illustration
3d illustration of antibodies attacking virus particles in the bloodstream

Bowes Castle, Durham DP175364
Bowes Castle, Durham. Henry IIs 12-century keep, on the site of a Roman fort guarding strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines

Plan of the Defences at Rorkes Drift, (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880
Plan of the Defences at Rorkes Drift (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Agnes, Countess of Dunbar (1312?-1369), known as Black Agnes, 1338 (early 20th century). She is seen on the battlements at the defence of Dunbar Castle in 1337-1338 when her husband

?Army. Protecting Britain?s future?, 1993.Colour photolithograph recruiting poster, published by Ministry of Defence, 1993. Date: 1993

Advertisement, James Figg, sword fighting, boxing
Advertisement for the services of the champion boxer James Figg - teaching gentlemen the use of the small backsword and quarterstaff, at home and abroad

WW2 defence, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Defence during WW2 -- Stout members of the sixth column dislodge an enemy machine gun post on the dome of St Paul s, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J

Turkish poster celebrating defence of Gallipoli, WW1
Turkish poster celebrating the defence of Gallipoli against the Allies during the First World War. Date: 1915

Kartoum, Sudan, 1884, from The Journals of Major-General C. G. Gordon, C. B. at Kartoum
KW259860 Kartoum, Sudan, 1884, from The Journals of Major-General C.G. Gordon, C.B. at Kartoum, published by Kegan Paul Trench & Co

Ex paratrooper Donald Cook, 38 year old aircraft inspector and secretary of the St. Pancras United Tenants Association, talks to his 36 year old wife Edith through a barricade of barbed wire

Activated macrophage, SEM C015 / 6375
Activated macrophage. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an active macrophage white blood cell. Macrophages are cells of the bodys immune system that are found in the tissues rather than

Pterois volitans, red lionfish
Plate 112 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Dover Castle N120036
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The Great Tower, Inner Bailey and North Barbican from the north west

The Roman West Gate, Pevensey Castle J940501
PEVENSEY CASTLE, East Sussex.The Roman West Gate

Malta, Valletta. The fortified walls of Senglea, one of the many fingers of the city that jut into the Grand Harbour

Etal Castle K971839
ETAL CASTLE, Northumberland. View of the Tower House from the west with the Gatehouse beyond

Maiden Castle N080428
MAIDEN CASTLE, Dorset. View along the ramparts

Cliffords Tower J860200
CLIFFORDs TOWER, York, North Yorkshire. View from the river. clifford

Calshot Castle J860256
CALSHOT CASTLE, Hampshire. The keep lit up at night. This is one of the Henry VIII device forts on the Solent, protecting the mouth of Southampton Water

St Mawes Castle N070921
ST MAWES CASTLE, Cornwall. Detail of the coat of arms which appears above the entrance to the castle

Berwick Ramparts K981880
BERWICK RAMPARTS, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. View of the Elizabethan artillery fort. Cumberland Bastion with Brass Bastion in the distance

Carlisle Castle N071440
CARLISLE CASTLE, Cumbria. View of the curtain wall, gatehouse and keep

Helmsley Castle K990252
HELMSLEY CASTLE, North Yorkshire. View of the 12th century east tower in the snow

Pendennis Castle Gun Deck J880113
PENDENNIS CASTLE, Cornwall. Reconstruction drawing of the upper gun deck as it may have appeared in the late 1540s by Ivan Lapper

Portland Castle K981929
PORTLAND CASTLE, Dorset. View of the captains house and castle seen from the gardens

Portland Castle K981928
PORTLAND CASTLE, Dorset. View of the castle and gun platform from the east

Pendennis Castle K980584
PENDENNIS CASTLE, Falmouth, Cornwall. The keep at sunset

Goodrich Castle N071069
GOODRICH CASTLE, Herefordshire. View across the signage towards the castle keep

Prudhoe Castle J920472
PRUDHOE CASTLE, Northumberland. View of the Gatehouse through the trees

Carisbrooke Castle N070961
CARISBROOKE CASTLE, Isle of Wight. View from the wall walk showing the Great Hall, Constables Lodgings and Careys Mansion

Kenilworth Castle CC72_02158
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. A general view of the castle, occupied from the 11th century through to the 20th century, taken from the bridge. Date range 1860 - 1922. Henry Taunt

Dunstanburgh Castle K910297
DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE, Northumberland. The gatehouse from the south

St Mawes Castle N070928
ST MAWES CASTLE, Cornwall. A low view point of the castle from the south west

Pendennis Castle J880288
PENDENNIS CASTLE, Falmouth, Cornwall. View of the Keep from the south

Scarborough Castle J940083
SCARBOROUGH CASTLE, North Yorkshire. Henry IIs 12th century keep

Tintagel Castle J950240
TINTAGEL CASTLE, Cornwall. Inner ward and site of the Great Hall

Tintagel Castle J850372
TINTAGEL CASTLE, Cornwall. Close-up view of castle walls with the sea behind

Farleigh Hungerford Castle K971729
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE, Somerset. General view from the North East

Dover Castle K970013
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. View from the East

Kenilworth Castle J050140
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. View looking North West towards the Keep and Leicesters Building with part of Mortimers Tower to right

Hadrians Wall N060591
HADRIANs WALL, Northumberland. General view of the wall. hadrian

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"Unyielding Defences: From Hadrian's Wall to Kenilworth Castle, the Art of Protection" Hadrian's Wall J940488: Standing tall for centuries, this ancient fortification symbolizes the strength and resilience of Roman defence. Deceiving the invader as to the state of the tide: Crafty tactics employed by coastal defenders throughout history, using nature itself as a weapon against would-be invaders. Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont - Battle of Waterloo: Witnessing fierce resistance within its walls, this historic chateau became an emblem of unwavering defence during one of Europe's most decisive battles. Portchester Castle K991184: A formidable stronghold overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, Portchester Castle has guarded England's shores for over nine centuries. Tower of London & Tower Bridge 21766_20: The iconic duo that has watched over London since medieval times – a testament to enduring protection and steadfast guardianship. Iron-age British Camp hill fort and the Malvern Hills in autumn, Great Malvern, Worcestershire: Nature intertwines with ancient defences in this breathtaking landscape where history meets beauty. Thames Barrier on River Thames and Canary Wharf in the background, London, England: An engineering marvel designed to protect London from devastating floods while showcasing modern defensive strategies against nature's fury. Roman latrine J000112: Even mundane structures like latrines played their part in safeguarding Roman forts by maintaining hygiene standards essential for troop health and morale. Bamburgh Castle K021974: Perched atop a rugged Northumberland cliffside, Bamburgh Castle stands as both a historical treasure trove and an impregnable fortress guarding England's northeastern coast. Housesteads Roman Fort J930498 along Hadrian’s Wall J080005 .