Stronghold Collection (page 2)

House of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, with boat in the garden and fort on a hill
FLO4620382 House of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, with boat in the garden and fort on a hill. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone (13), Marseille: Fort Saint-Jean
LUX4763452 France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone (13), Marseille: Fort Saint-Jean, the port with many fishing boats, a three-mats returned to the port, 1900; (add.info.: France)

Schema of a Norman dungeon with moats and strongholds inside and outside. England, 16th century
NWI4892993 Schema of a Norman dungeon with moats and strongholds inside and outside. England, 16th century. Colourful reproduction (Halftone) of an illustration.; (add.info)

Section of a fort during World War One, with its extemporised accessories, from The History of the Great War
3502813 Section of a fort during World War One, with its extemporised accessories, from The History of the Great War, pub.c.1919; (add.info.: Section of a fort during World War One)

Plan of the immense fortress town of Antwerp, Belgium, with a triple belt of forts (litho)
3252885 Plan of the immense fortress town of Antwerp, Belgium, with a triple belt of forts (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the immense fortress town of Antwerp, Belgium)

The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's
2956608 The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War

The great frontier fortress at Semneh or Semna, Nubia, Egypt erected by Khakaure Senusret III
3033756 The great frontier fortress at Semneh or Semna, Nubia, Egypt erected by Khakaure Senusret III, aka Senwosret III or Sesostris III

Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, port, Venitian fort, Venitian wall and many sailboats on dock, 1908
LUX4763106 Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, port, Venitian fort, Venitian wall and many sailboats on dock, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, port, Venitian fort)

Engraving depicting the capitulation of the Turkish stronghold Varna, 19th century (engraving)
3521640 Engraving depicting the capitulation of the Turkish stronghold Varna, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the capitulation of the Turkish stronghold Varna)

English and Dutch fortresses at Commendo (Komenda, Ghana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso
FLO4619994 English and Dutch fortresses at Commendo (Komenda, Ghana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Plan of the immense fortress town of Antwerp, Belgium (litho)
3252881 Plan of the immense fortress town of Antwerp, Belgium (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the immense fortress town of Antwerp, Belgium)

First World War: France, drawn postcard showing allies passing under the Bastille or a revolutionary sings
LUX4735812 First World War: France, drawn postcard showing allies passing under the Bastille or a revolutionary sings the Marseillaise, 1916, memory of July 14

View of the tower and inner courtyard, commissioned by Duke Francesco Sforza (1401-66)
VLS93247 View of the tower and inner courtyard, commissioned by Duke Francesco Sforza (1401-66), c.1455 (photo) (see also 93248-9) by Filarete, Antonio (c.1400-69); Castello Sforzesco, Milan

France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35), Saint-Malo: A view of Fort Harbour from the ramparts at low maree, 1900
LUX4815795 France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35), Saint-Malo: A view of Fort Harbour from the ramparts at low maree, 1900; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea): The citadel of Belle Ile, 1890
LUX4800772 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea): The citadel of Belle Ile, 1890; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56)

Cranganore Fort at Cochin, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cranganore Fort at Cochin, 1785. View of the Dutch Fort Kranganoor (Cranganur, modern usage: Kodungallur) near Cochin in South India. Fortress and ruins in a bay or river mouth

Mussel fishermen on Mar Piccolo near the fortifications of Taranto, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Mussel fishermen on Mar Piccolo near the fortifications of Taranto, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Medieval Castle and Windmills of Pandeli at sunset, Leros Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Pandeli Waterfront, Leros Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Windmills of Pandeli with Medieval Castle in the background, Leros Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Medieval Castle of Pandeli at sunrise, Leros Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Medieval Castle of Pandeli, Leros Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Nerantzia Castle, Kos Town, Kos Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Palazzo del Governo, Kos Town, Kos Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Kos Town Harbour and Nerantzia Castle at dusk, Kos Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Antimachia Castle near Kardamaina, Kos Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes at dusk, Medieval Old Town, Rhodes City, Rhodes Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Saint Nicholas Fortress at dusk, Rhodes City, Rhodes Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Windmills and Saint Nicholas Fortress at dusk, Rhodes City, Rhodes Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Saint Nicholas Fortress, Rhodes City, Rhodes Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Defensive Wall and Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Medieval Old Town, Rhodes City, Rhodes Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Dear and Doe on the columns at the entrance to the Mandraki Harbour, former Colossus of Rhodes location, Saint Nicholas Fortress in the background, sunrise, Rhodes City, Rhodes Island, Dodecanese

The Koules Fortress at sunrise, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Old Venetian Port and The Koules Fortress at sunset, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

The Koules Fortress at sunset, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Old Venetian Port and The Koules Fortress at sunrise, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Old Venetian Port and The Koules Fortress at dawn, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Old Venetian Port and The Koules Fortress at dusk, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

The Koules Fortress, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Old Venetian Port and The Koules Fortress, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Venetian Fortezza Castle, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Main Gate to the Venetian Fortezza Castle, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

View towards the Old Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle, dusk, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Rethymnon Marina at dusk, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

View towards the Old Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle, sunset, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Agia Roumeli Castle, Chania Region, Crete, Greece

Venetian Harbour at sunset, elevated view, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Venetian Fort Ruins, Imeri Gramvousa, Chania Region, Crete, Greece

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"Stronghold: A Glimpse into the Mighty Fortresses of History" Hendon Aerial Pageant showcases the awe-inspiring might of strongholds, reminding us of their significance throughout history. Edinburgh Castle: Perched atop Castle Rock, this ancient stronghold has stood as a symbol of power and resilience for centuries. Bamburgh in Northumberland, England - a testament to the strength and grandeur that strongholds embody. As the sun sets over Edinburgh Castle, its majestic silhouette is bathed in a golden glow, evoking an aura of invincibility. Windsor Castle from above reveals its commanding presence as one of Europe's most formidable strongholds. When darkness falls, Edinburgh Castle comes alive with enchanting illumination, casting an ethereal spell on all who behold it. The Great Wall's Mutianyu section stands tall at sunrise—a remarkable feat of engineering turned impregnable stronghold through time. In Picture No. 11073902 lies evidence of the indomitable spirit displayed during the Siege of Lathom House in England's First Civil War—stronghold against adversity. Eilean Donan castle emerges like a fortress rising from Scottish waters—an emblematic example of Scotland's rich stronghold heritage. Stirling Castle's entrance beckons visitors to step into history—a gateway to explore Scotland's storied past within its mighty walls. Windsor Castle reigns supreme among English fortresses—its regal stature standing as a testament to strength and endurance across centuries. In every corner of the world, these strongholds stand tall as guardians and witnesses to our collective human story—a reminder that sometimes even mountains can be conquered by sheer willpower and determination.