In Gaskell's book North and South. Corfu is known as the future home of Edith after her wedding, And a point of travel during the earlier chapters of the text.

The Old Town of Corfu, on the Island of Corfu off the western coasts of Albania and Greece, is located in a strategic position at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, and has its roots in the 8th century BC. The three forts of the town, designed by renowned Venetian engineers, were used for four centuries to defend the maritime trading interests of the Republic of Venice against the Ottoman Empire. In the course of time, the forts were repaired and partly rebuilt several times, more recently under British rule in the 19th century. The mainly neoclassical housing stock of the Old Town is partly from the Venetian period, partly of later construction, notably the 19th century. As a fortified Mediterranean port, Corfu’s urban and port ensemble is notable for its high level of integrity and authenticity. I found it helpful that while researching Corfu, I found out that is was one of the most fortified islands under British occupation during the 19th century.

Works Cited:

Jensen, Hembre. “Old Town of Corfu.” UNESCO World Heritage Centre, 21 Mar. 2019, whc.unesco.org/en/list/978/.

Tachefoto, Spencer. “Old Byzantine Fortress of Corfu Town, Greece.” Old Byzantine Fortress Corfu Town Greece Stock Photo (Edit Now) 83792836, ShutterStock, www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/old-byzantine-fortress-corfu-town-greec....