Portcullis Collection

Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch
The Holloway Brooch, designed by Sylvia Pankhurst, for presentation to W.S.P.U released prisoners. It depicts the portcullis symbol of the House of Commons with chains and broad arrows in purple

Officers of Arms of the Heralds College, 1952
Participants in the Coronation Ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II. The Officers of Arms of the Heralds College (l to r): Bluemantle, J A Frere; Windsor Herald, R P Graham-Vivian; Richmond Herald

Hever Castle, Kent
ENGLAND Kent Edenbridge Hever Castle

Tudor Rose, reproduction wallpaper designed by S
SC87555 Tudor Rose, reproduction wallpaper designed by S. Scott and produced by Cole & Sons, after a design by Augustus Charles Pugin (1762-1832) for the Houses of Parliament

Raising the Drawbridge of the Castle, c1934. Illustration showing the drawbridge worked by means of a pivoted beam with a counterweight

The West Gate Proposal, Woldsea
An architectural drawing suggesting the plans for the West Gate to be erected at Woldsea, a garden village project to be built in Lincolnshire. The entrance has a portcullis. Date: circa 1910

Schoolboys at Atlantic College (United World College of the Atlantic), St Donat's Castle, Llantwit Major, Glamorgan, South Wales. Date: 1969

Christmas card (front), Claridge's, London
Christmas card (front cover), Claridge's, London, with blue ribbon and embossed coat of arms. Date: 20th century

A Castle, engraving to accompany Mallorcan songs written by Fray Encelm Turmeda, 1398
IND364425 A Castle, engraving to accompany Mallorcan songs written by Fray Encelm Turmeda, 1398 by Spanish School, (14th century); Private Collection; Image/Index

Isabella, Queen of England, is welcomed at the gates of Paris by her brother King Charles IV of France
IND364429 Isabella, Queen of England, is welcomed at the gates of Paris by her brother King Charles IV of France, from the manuscript Chroniques (facsimile edition)

Sack of Aalst and Grammont by the inhabitants of Ghent in 1380, from a manuscript of Chroniques
IND364427 Sack of Aalst and Grammont by the inhabitants of Ghent in 1380, from a manuscript of Chroniques, by Jean de Froissart (c.1337-c.1405) (facsimile edition)

The Taking of Alexandria, 1672-78. Creator: Gerard Audran
The Taking of Alexandria, 1672-78

God Speed, 1900 (oil on canvas)
CH362291 God Speed, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); 160x116.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Portcullis (chromolitho)
3649794 The Portcullis (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Portcullis. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Heraldic)

Henry Earl of Richmonds (afterwards Henry VII) entrance into Shrewsbury over
955601 Henry Earl of Richmonds (afterwards Henry VII) entrance into Shrewsbury over the Mayors body, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving) by English School

King Edward II of England turned away from Stirling Castle after losing the Battle of Bannockburn, June 1314, part of the First War of Scottish Independence

In the twinkling of an eye all the Mauprats were at the portcullis. Illustration for Mauprat by George Sand
3100635 In the twinkling of an eye all the Mauprats were at the portcullis. Illustration for Mauprat by George Sand (colour litho) by Avril

St Johns College, Cambridge
Students exiting the main gate of St Johns College, Cambridge. Date: circa 1960s

Tomb of royal engraver William Woollett, died 1735, in the churchyard of St. Pancras, Middlesex. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Medieval knight in armour falling to his death from a tower. Alan commits suicide at the loss of Adelaide. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The

Medieval knights in armour on horseback under a portcullis
Medieval knights in armour on horseback at a castle gate with portcullis watching an unknown knight approach. Sir Ethelbert meets Alan

A spectre rising from the prone body of a knight in armour. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament, or Days of Chivalry, William Sams

Book frontispiece celebrating Queen Elizabeth Is happy and prosperous reign
MFI123721 Book frontispiece celebrating Queen Elizabeth Is happy and prosperous reign, 1596 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Parham House, West Sussex

The Peddlers Diamond, 1871 (pen & ink on paper)
5888947 The Peddlers Diamond, 1871 (pen & ink on paper) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 15.2x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscribed G.W.Y. Jany. 1871. Lilliput Revels. V)

Sortie des six Bourgeois de Calais. The six Burghers of Calais leaving the town, 1347 (engraving)
6029309 Sortie des six Bourgeois de Calais. The six Burghers of Calais leaving the town, 1347 (engraving) by Delort, Charles Edouard (1841-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Guard Room (oil on canvas)
AGN217493 The Guard Room (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Elder (1582-1649); 30.5x41.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: the Liberation of Saint Peter;); Photo © Agnew's

Assault with tower and testudo on a medieval castle portcullis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giovanni Migliari from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Insignia of the City of Westminster, London on a lamppost Date: circa 1990s

West Gate Winchester looking West, c. 1830 (engraving)
3058219 West Gate Winchester looking West, c.1830 (engraving) by Carter, Owen Brown (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

West Gate Winchester, c. 1830 (engraving)
3058218 West Gate Winchester, c.1830 (engraving) by Carter, Owen Brown (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by J.Le Kuex for Picturesque Memorials of Winchester one of two surviving)

A patriotic episode: the six Burghers of Calais leaving the town (engraving)
2789377 A patriotic episode: the six Burghers of Calais leaving the town (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A patriotic episode)

Walgate Bar, York, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour)
651875 Walgate Bar, York, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 42.5x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Walgate Bar, York. Louise Rayner (1832-1924)

View of Stirling Castle, eng. William Byrne, pub. 1781 (engraving)
2836292 View of Stirling Castle, eng. William Byrne, pub. 1781 (engraving) by Hearne, Thomas (1744-1817); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Old English Town at Her Majestys Theatre, the Gate and Portcullis (engraving)
1046547 The Old English Town at Her Majestys Theatre, the Gate and Portcullis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Additional 18855: Boating in the month of May, from a Book of Hours, c. 1540 (vellum)
BAL4577 Additional 18855: Boating in the month of May, from a Book of Hours, c.1540 (vellum) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Ms 261 fol. 1r Page from a Collection of Plague Tracts in Latin and English, c
FIT243182 Ms 261 fol.1r Page from a Collection of Plague Tracts in Latin and English, c.1500 (vellum) by English School, (16th century); 19.5x14.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Tondals Vision, detail of the burning gateway (panel) (detail of 61761)
BEN85188 Tondals Vision, detail of the burning gateway (panel) (detail of 61761) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid, Spain; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Netherlandish

South view of the Bloody Tower within the Tower of London
6339762 South view of the Bloody Tower within the Tower of London by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: South view of the Bloody Tower within the Tower of London)

Portcullis gear in the Bloody Tower at the Tower of London (b / w photo)
5999785 Portcullis gear in the Bloody Tower at the Tower of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

O the Roast Beef of Old England-The Gate of Caiais, March 6, 1749

Christ Carrying the Cross, from The Large Passion, ca. 1498. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Christ Carrying the Cross, from The Large Passion, ca. 1498

Portion of the Lord Mayors Collar of Ss. 1844. Creator: Unknown
Portion of the Lord Mayors Collar of Ss. 1844. Ceremonial dress of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The collar...is formed of pure gold, and is composed of a series of links

The Tower Gate, 1843. Creator: Unknown
The Tower Gate, 1843. Entrance to one of the buildings within the Tower of London complex. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Courtyard, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Courtyard, 18th century

Gateway - Bury St. Edmonds, 1858. Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
Gateway - Bury St. Edmond s, 1858

Ireland, County Tipperary, Cahir, Cahir Castle, View through portcullis gate

Gateway of Lancaster Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Gateway of Lancaster Castle, 1898. 15th century gatehouse with portcullis and battlements at medieval Lancaster castle used as a prison from 1196-2011. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

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"Unveiling the Symbol of Strength: The Portcullis" Step into history as we explore the significance of the portcullis, a timeless emblem that has left its mark on various facets of society. From suffragette activism to medieval castles, this captivating symbol continues to captivate our imagination. In 1908, the Women's Social and Political Union (W. S. P. U) introduced their iconic Holloway Brooch featuring a delicate portcullis design. This powerful statement piece became an emblem for women's rights and equality, inspiring countless individuals in their fight for justice. Delving deeper into heraldry, officers of arms at the Heralds College proudly displayed the portcullis in 1952. Adorning their regalia with this symbol showcased strength and protection while honoring tradition and heritage. Moving beyond symbolism, Hever Castle in Kent stands as a testament to architectural grandeur. Its imposing stone walls guarded by a formidable portcullis evoke images of medieval fortresses and tales of chivalry. The West Gate Proposal at Woldsea transports us back in time when drawbridges were raised to safeguard against intruders. This artistic portrayal captures both the practicality and romanticism associated with these ancient defensive mechanisms. Shifting gears to education, schoolboys at Atlantic College experienced life within castle walls during their studies at St Donat's Castle in Llantwit Major, Glamorgan. Immersed in history, they walked through gates once crossed by knights long ago. Even during festive seasons like Christmas, Claridge's Hotel pays homage to tradition with its front-facing Christmas card adorned with an elegant depiction of a portcullis. A reminder that even amidst celebration, symbols from our past continue to hold meaning. An enchanting engraving titled "Raising the Drawbridge of the Castle" takes us back further still - capturing moments frozen in time from centuries ago.