2022年9月7日 · A theft occurred from Davison’s shop in July 1825, when a pair of twisted copper cap double gun barrels were stolen from the Alnwick shop. The notice of the theft was printed by William Davison, on behalf of the Alnwick Parish Association and George Davison, who were both contributing to a seven guinea reward (about £86 in todays’ money).

Crafted from bronze, the cannon is a firing replica of our historic British cannon, some of which can be seen on the Gun Terrace today. First used on battlefields and defensively to protect castles, a cannon was a very effective means of attack.

Make your day go with a BANG! Join the Newcastle Garrison Live History Group for live firing of our very own replica Napoleonic cannon. Location: Gun Terrace. Free with admission. Please check our ‘What's On’ board when you arrive for up-to …

Consequently on 23 June 1464, Alnwick surrendered to the earl of Warwick due to the threat of his siege guns which later smashed Bamburgh castle into submission. With this Alnwick settled back into a more peaceable condition under the Nevilles and from 1470 the Percys again.

This weekend the cannons will go BOOM! at Alnwick Castle Head to the gun terrace to join the Newcastle Garrison Living History Group for live firing of our very own replica Napoleonic cannon ...

A stone curtain wall was added in the 1130's. In the 14th century the keep was rebuilt with seven semicircular towers and the curtain wall was strengthened and powerful gatehouses added to the keep and outer wall.

2022年3月30日 · Alnwick Castle is the second largest castle that is inhabited in England and the only one being Windsor Castle is larger! It is currently the principal residence to the Duke of Northumberland and his family, and a well-known filming location and one of the most popular tourist destinations within northern England.

Besides protection from the castle walls and added protection of the river from the east, Alnwick has a battery of cannons poised to fire from the castles ramparts. This castle had to have strong defenses as it was often involved in border battles with Scotland through the years.

Alnwick Castle surrendered under threat of bombardment soon after. During the Wars of the Roses, Alnwick Castle changed hands several times and was besieged by Yorkist forces by the end of 1462. Before surrendering the castle, the gunners within the castle poured their cannonballs down the castle well so the Yorkists could not use them, then ...

Alnwick Castle (/ ˈ æ n ɪ k / ⓘ) is a ... Unlike most shell keeps, which consist of a plain circular wall, Alnwick's is created by ten tightly-packed towers, thanks to its extensive later reconstruction. Of these towers, two flank the gate, three more are …