Walls Collection (page 18)

Country Dining Room
Panelled ceilings and plain walls make a good setting for a traditional dining room. This one belonged to American silent movie star Colleen Moore (1902 - 1988). Date: 1930s

Medieval Castle
The Mode in which Ancient Castles were generally built - the barbican protecting entry, the moat, outer and inner walls, with the keep or dungeon at the centre. Date: medieval

Syria / Archaeology
A reconstruction, based on German archaeological excavations, of the basic layout of the North Syrian walled city of Sendschirli. Date: late 19th century

The Citadel / Cairo / 1849
The Citadel rises above the city. Date: 1849

Temple Entrance / Luxor
The grand entrance to the Temple of Luxor Date: 1848

Citadel & Town of Van
At the heart of the Urartian Empire was the citadel of Van (Van Kalesi) with strong natural defensive characteristics affording views out in all directions. Date: mid 19th century

Bethlehem, 1835 / Bartlett
A group of travellers, one of whom is seated on a camel, approach the city walls of Bethlehem Date: circa 1835

Sweden / Visby Walls 1927
Visby: the city walls Date: 1927

Teatro Maggiore / Pompeii
The remains of the Teatro (Theatre) Maggiore in Pompeii. Date: circa 1900

Malta / Valletta Walls
Valletta: a road under the walls Date: 1909

Malta / Floriana Monastery
Floriana: the Capuchin monastery, after sunset - the deceased brethren are buried, dressed in their habits and ranged in niches around the walls Date: 1909

Fitted Bathroom 1903
Example of a fitted bathroom, with tiled walls and porcelain plunge bath, perfecto lavatory etc. taken from Maple & Cos book: Healthy Homes Date: 1903

Groombridge / Kent 1912
Groombridge, Kent: the Walls Date: 1912

Scott Expedition / Ponies
This photograph shows the snow walls which were built every night to protect the ponies from the wind during Scotts expedition Date: 1912

Calais Captured 1347
The English take Calais Date: August 1347

Military / Training / German
German soldiers engaged in a variety of exercises - swinging from ropes to cross rivers, climbing on one anothers backs to scale walls, gymnastics &c. Date: circa 1850

Four Poster Bed 1930S
The sumptuous principal bedroom of the Mayfair home of City financier Clarence Hatry, with its wooden panelled walls and four-poster bed. Hatry was jailed for fraud. Date: 1930s

Ae Housman / Fockbury Home
ALFRED EDWARD HOUSMAN English scholar and poets birthplace, The Valley House, Fockbury Date: 1859 - 1936

City of Jericho and remains of the walls
A view of the city of Jericho and remains of the walls. Date: circa 1810

Old Testament bible scene: Siege of Jericho
The Israelites process round Jericho, blowing trumpets, much to the annoyance of the inhabitants, especially when their walls start tumbling down

The late Dick Richards on Lafayettes horse. Date: circa 1910

The Walls of Jericho by Alfred Sutro
Promotional postcard for The Walls of Jericho by Alfred Sutro. First produced Garrick Theatre, 31st October 1904. The walls of London Society crumble in the background as the angel blows his trumpet

Derb Skaf, Ouezzan (Ouazzane), Morocco
Derb Skaf, a narrow lane between high walls in Ouezzan (Ouezzane, Ouazzane, Wazzan), Morocco. Date: circa 1910

Marrakesh Gate, Casablanca, Morocco
Marrakesh Gate (exterior), Casablanca, Morocco. Date: circa 1910

Portsmouth harbour, photographed in the harbour Nelsons flagship, best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar. 1900s

A Roof and Four Walls by E Temple Thurston
Reverse of one page flyer for A Roof and Four Walls by E. Temple Thurston. First produced at the Apollo Theatre, 15th January 1923. Shows the cast list. Date: 1923

General view of the ruins of Palmyra, Syria
General view of the ruins of Palmyra, heritage site in Syria. Date: circa 1920

Indiana by H B Farnie
Promotional flyer for Indiana by H. B. Farnie; music Edmond Audran. First produced at the Avenue Theatre, London 11th October 1886

Traditional Christian decorations in churches
Suggestions for decoration of parts of a church

Edirne Gate - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 1921

Barracks in Collo, Algeria, North Africa
Barracks entrance gate with soldiers in Collo, Algeria, North Africa. Date: circa 1910

B Ward, Quex Park VAD Hospital. This ward was located in one of the galleries of the Powell-Cotton Museum (currently Gallery 2 (2014)

Girls Hall at Mullers Orphan Homes, Ashley Down, Bristol
Girls Hall in House 5 at George Mullers New Orphan Homes, Bristol. The girls are occupied in sewing. The room is decorated for Christmas and the walls adorned with improving mottos. Date: early 1900s

New wing of the Baltic Exchange, London - Unique Moving Wall
New wing of the Baltic Exchange, London with its unique Moving Wall opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1956

Bastions of Sangallo, Nettuno, Italy. Date: 1927

Angel with Glad Tidings on a Christmas card: Peace be within thy walls. Date: circa 1900s

Italy - Volterra - Porta all Arco Date: 1910

Italy - The Court of the Palazzo Pubblico, Certaldo Date: 1910

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Armitage Green Basin
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Armitage Green Wash Basin (sink). Date: circa 1920s

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Staffordshire Blue Closet
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Staffordshire Blue Water Closet (toilet). Date: circa 1920s

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware -Dove Grey Basin
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Dove Grey Wash Basin (sink). Date: circa 1920s

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Mottled Amber Basin
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Mottled Amber Wash Basin (sink). Date: circa 1920s

Pueblo Indian couple, Arizona-New Mexico, USA
Pueblo Indian couple near the Arizona-New Mexico state border, USA. Date: circa 1925

Old City Gates of St Augustine, Florida, USA
Old City Gates and Walls of St Augustine, Florida, USA, built by the Spanish in the early 18th century to protect the city from attack. Date: circa 1905

Chronology of St Augustine, Florida, USA
Chronology of the historical city of St Augustine, Florida, USA, listing events dating back to the discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon in 1513

Sitting room by Jack Killick, with the decor built around a flower painting by Paul Methuen. Walls and ceiling are corn yellow, and the furniture blue and green. The room leads to a garden. Date: 1933

Living room by Derek Patmore, built around an 18th century Japanese screen in black and gold, with bright yellow walls, a light coloured sofa and a bookcase. Date: 1933

Metropolitan Police Orphanage, Twickenham - Art Room
Metropolitan Police Orphanage, Twickenham. Boys sit at desks drawing. The walls are lined with their work. Date: circa 1910

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