1253.—Breaching Tower; Archers behind their Pavison; Canon, Crossbow-men, &c.
A few words by way of appendage to this part of our subject may here be devoted to the subject of our engravings, representing the storming of a fort (Fig. 1251), the siege of a town (Fig. 1252), and the chief machines used on such occasions, namely, the breaching and the moveable towers (Figs. 1253 and 1274). Cannon we see were now in constant use. [...] [more...]
1254.—Jousting Tournament. Harleian MS. 4379
This wood engraving shows two knights on their horses, charging towards one another with their lances pointed. In the background are great tents or marquees and a watching audience. The heraldic [...] [more...]
[$]1273.—Present State of Borthwick Castle.
Bortwick castle was built in the 1430s; it is inhabited (now as a hotel) and is in good condition, despite the grass growing on the battlements in this 1840s engraving. It capitulated to [...] [more...]
[$]1275.—Tomb of Sir John Crosby.
A tomb lies in a quiet corner of a church, partly in deep shadow. [more...]
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