Parapet Collection (page 3)

Town Hall and Theatre, Burslem
c1911 by Russell and Cooper. IoE 384520

The Lido, western quadrant
Sunshelter, now cafe, 1924 by Sir John Burnet. Located in Ramsgate, Kent. IoE 171978

Eardswick Bridge
Accommodatiion bridge on the Middlewick Branch Canal at SJ 670 599, Cheshire. IoE 351223

Former Stockport Infirmary
Colourful photograph of the former infimary, since converted to offices. IoE 210888

Qatar, Umm Salal, Umm Salal Mohammed. Umm Salal Mohammed Fort (late 19th century)-Barzan Tower, Traditional Arabian Gulf Defensive Structure

Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubara Fort (b. 1938) now the Al-Zubara Regional Museum
Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubara Fort (b.1938) now the Al-Zubara Regional Museum

Battle of Morval 1916
A photograph of British soldiers climbing over the parapet of their trench during the Battle of Morval. The battle, which began on 25th September 1916

The Parapet, Sutro Heights, San Francisco, California, USA

Indian soldiers on the road to Jerusalem during World War I
Photographs of Indian soldiers under General Allenbys command on the road to Jerusalem during World War I. Clockwise from top-left

The Long and the Short of It - UP LAST DRAFT, WW1
The Long and the Short of It - UP LAST DRAFT: I suppose you as to be careful ow you looks over the parapet about ere. OUT SINCE MONS: You needn t worry

There goes our Blinking Parapet again by B Bairnsfather
In this cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, a mortar strike obliterates a hefty part of the trench living area, while the cynical soldiers sit by, looking fairly apathetic to the whole experience

Teasing the Turk, WW1
An Irishman in a trench during the Dardanelles teases the Turkish enemy with a pith helment on his rifle, peeping over the parapet. Date: 1915

Hotchkiss Machine Gun
Hotchkiss machine-gun on a parapet mounting, adapted for use as a fortress defence Date: August 1914

Adriaen van de Venne 1649 Etching first state
Artokoloro

Raphael 1651 Etching second state two NH Plate
Artokoloro

Vera Effigies Guilielmi Burton / L. L Baccalaurei
Artokoloro

Title-page Varie Figurae & Probae 1645 Etching
Artokoloro

Plate 4 military encampment soldier standing
Artokoloro

Pietro Aretino 1649 Etching state Sheet 9 15 / 16
Artokoloro

gentleman walking up parapet cloak left shoulder
Artokoloro

Aestas Summer Three-quarter-length seasons 1641
Artokoloro

Source Size = 1898 x 1682
The Overflowing of the River Arno, at Pisa: the Water Bursting over the Parapet

Portrait of a Man, c. 1512 (oil on canvas)
BAL99455 Portrait of a Man, c.1512 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 81.2x66.3 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729) 1711 (oil on canvas)
XCF266085 Portrait of Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729) 1711 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 91.4x71.1 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: dramatist)

The impermanence, Cornelis Anthonisz. Jan Ewoutsz. 1537

Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland
KW131099 Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

A parapet of Fort Sumpter (i. e. Sumter), looking toward Morris Island
A parapet of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), looking toward Morris Island. Fort Sumter is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

View of Fort Sumpter (i. e. Sumter), on the parapet, overlooking the harbor and distant
View of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), on the parapet, overlooking the harbor and distant shore. Fort Sumter is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

View from the parapet of Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor (i. e. Sullivans Island), S
View from the parapet of Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor (i.e. Sullivans Island), S.C. looking N.E. USA, US, Vintage photography

Man with book in a stairwell, nostalgic portrait

Mt. Pico do Areeiro or Pico do Arieiro, Madeira, Portugal, Europe

A sign Vorsicht Rutschgefahr, German for caution, slip hazard at the Hamburg harbour, Germany, Europe

CUBA: LA CABANA, c1900. The Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana, an 18th century fortress in Havana, Cuba. Photograph, c1900

CUBA: LA CABANA, c1900. Parapet of the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana, an 18th century fortress in Havana, Cuba. Photograph, c1900

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Car Samoils Castle Tower with Macedonian Flag

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Macedonian Flag atop Car Samoils Castle

MACEDONIA, Skopje. Walls of the City Fort (Trvdina Kale) / Morning
MACEDONIA, Skopje. Walls of the City Fort (Tvrdina Kale) / Morning

Le Mura, The City Walls, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

San Juan, Puerto Rico - Stone walls lead to a narrow passage way going to a watchtower

San Juan, Puerto Rico - A large grassy area outside the stone walls of an old fort

Solomon Eagle denouncing the City of London from the parapet of St. Paul s. Plague of London, 1665. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Portrait of a Lady La Schiavona (Woman of Dalmatia) c1510-1512. Oil on canvas. Woman with hand on parapet on which is sculpted profile bust

Avenue at Sea Breeze, Fla. Postcard. 1904, Avenue at Sea Breeze, Fla. Postcard

Colmars - France - The arched gates had a dark enclosed parapet on top of the wall. Date: 1951

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Car Samoils Castle and Old Town from Sveti Kliment Church

Italy, Varese Province, Angera. La Rocca fortress and town overview

Qatar, Ad Dawhah, Doha. Doha Fort / Sunset

Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubarah Fort (b. 1938) now the Al-Zubarah Regional Museum
Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubarah Fort (b.1938) now the Al-Zubarah Regional Museum

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"Parapet: A Historical Journey Through Time and Warfare" Blaise Castle: Standing tall, the parapet of Blaise Castle offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, inviting visitors to step back in time. Entrance to Stirling Castle, Stirling, Scotland: As you pass through the grand entrance, your eyes are drawn to the formidable parapets that once protected this iconic Scottish fortress. Victoria Tower: Atop this majestic tower, a stone parapet provides a regal vantage point overlooking London's skyline – an architectural masterpiece standing as a symbol of strength and power. Church of St Mary: The delicate stonework of its parapet adds an ethereal touch to this ancient church, whispering tales from centuries past with every gust of wind. The difference between law and justice, 1809. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank: In this satirical artwork, we see figures perched on opposing sides of a metaphorical parapet – highlighting society's struggle for true justice amidst legal systems. Bee-Alley Gardens, Dunfermline Proposals: Amidst these enchanting gardens lies a hidden gem - an intricately designed parapet adorned with buzzing bees; nature intertwines with artistry in perfect harmony. Abbey Ruins in Scotland: Weathered by time but still standing strong is the remnants of an abbey wall; its crumbling yet resilient parapets tell stories whispered by the wind through generations gone by. Middle Ages Wood mantlet on wheels Engraving by Serra : This engraving captures medieval warfare tactics where soldiers used mobile wooden shields called mantlets behind which they sought refuge behind sturdy parapets during battles British soldiers being gassed at Ypres. WWI .