Belgium Collection

Formula One World Championship: Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, 28 August 1988
Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/4 enters Eua Rouge. Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, 28 August 1988

Bruges Dog Cart
circa 1930: A dog cart parked up at Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Thailand Pavilion, 1958 World's Fair, Brussels, Belgium, 1958
Thailand Pavilion, World's Fair, Brussels, Belgium, 1958. The first major world's fair registered under the Bureau International des Expositions after World War II

Map of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (19th century). Battle plan showing the positions of the British and French armies at the outset of the battle

WW2 poster, activities of 52 (Lowland) Division
Screen-print poster, published circa 1950, showing the activities of the 52nd Lowland Division during the Second World War, with a map of Northern Europe, and unit badges along the top and bottom

Bruges Sunset
Sunset over the central area of the historic quarter of Bruges. The belfry of Bruges and the Church of Our Lady Bruges are two prominant towers in the image

Formula One World Championship: Ayrton Senna Lotus 98T, who finished the race in second position
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Lotus 98T, who finished the race in second position, sends the sparks flying as he climbs Eau Rouge. Belgian Grand Prix, Rd 5, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, 25 May 1986

A Dachshund choir has a dress rehearsal
Dress Rehearsal - A Dachshund choir is put through its paces... Date: 1911

EYCK, Jan van (1390-1441); EYCK, Hubert van (1370-1426). The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. 1425-1432. BELGIUM. Ghent. Saint Bavo Cathedral

Battle Of Waterloo
A plan of the Battle of Waterloo in present-day Belgium during the Napoleonic Wars, 18th June 1815. Here an Anglo-Allied army under the command of the Duke of Wellington defeated the Imperial French

EYCK, Jan van (1390-1441); EYCK, Hubert van (1370-1426). The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. 1425-1432. BELGIUM. Ghent. Saint Bavo Cathedral. Flemish art. Oil on wood

Europe, Belgium
Belgium, Brussels. Famous Manneken Pis statue

Formula One World Championship: Pit signal to Jim Clark Lotus, saying he is 25 secs ahead of Jackie Stewart in 2nd
Belgian GP, Spa, 13 June 1965 Pit signal to Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus, saying he is 25 secs ahead of Jackie Stewart (GBR) in 2nd place with the rest of the field 300 secs further back

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Jim Clark Lotus 25 made an astonishing start to climb from eighth to first
Race winner Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus 25 made an astonishing start to climb from eighth to first by the time the field reached Eau Rouge. Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 9 June 1963

Angels of Mons [Pearse]
The so-called Angels of Mons halt the German advance at Mons, Belgium - the first engagement of World War One

British army advancing at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815
Duke of Wellington ordering the entire British line to advance at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Django Reinhardt / Postcd
DJANGO REINHARDT (JEAN-BAPTISTE) French jazz guitarist, born in Belgium of gypsy parentage

Battle Of Waterloo
A plan of the Battle of Waterloo in present-day Belgium during the Napoleonic Wars, 18th June 1815. Here an Anglo-Allied army under the command of the Duke of Wellington defeated the Imperial French

Canal and Belfry Tower in the evening, Bruges, Belgium, Europe

Absinthe Poster
Absinthe Robette (Belgium)

Australian troops at remains of Chateau Wood, Passchendaele, 1917
WWI: PASSCHENDAELE, 1917. Australian troops walking along duckboards through the remains of Chateau Wood, during the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium. Photograph, 29 October 1917

1958 World Fair, Atomium model of an iron molecule, illuminated at night, Brussels, Belgium, Europe

Grand Place, Brussels (Bruxelles), Belgium, Europe

Map / France / Belgium / Nethe
Map of France, Belgium and the Netherlands

Angels of Mons, cover design for piano music
Angels of Mons (Reve Mystique), cover design for solo piano music by Sydney C Baldock, inspired by rumours of angelic intervention in the fighting (Battle of Mons, Belgium)

Formula One World Championship, Rd12, Belgian Grand Prix, Race Day, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Sunday 24 August 2014
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W05 and Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 W05 battle at Les Coombes on lap 2

Henri Maes Belgian Beer, Brewery, old town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bruges, Flanders, Belgium, Europe

Westvleteren Trappist beer at the abbey in Saint Sixtus, enjoying local beer, near Poperinge, West Flanders, Belgium, Europe

Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo, 1874, (c1915). Artist: Felix Henri Emmanuel Philippoteaux
Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo, 1874, (c1915). Held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney

The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918 (1919). Artist: Charles John De Lacy
The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918 (1919). HMS Vindictive was a British Arrogant-class cruiser built at Chatham Dockyard. She was launched on 9 December 1897 and completed in 1899

The bath or the woman in the bath or the bathtub Painting by Alfred Stevens (1823-1906
JLJ4655971 The bath or the woman in the bath or the bathtub Painting by Alfred Stevens (1823-1906) 1867 Sun. 0, 74x0, 93 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Stevens

British Royal Marines arriving in Ostend, Belgium, WW1
A Brigade of Royal Marines march through Ostend, Belgium, greeted by local residents. The Brigade was made up of Battalions from each of the Royal Marine home divisions, Portsmouth

Michelangelo (1475-1564). Madonna of Bruges. 1501 - 1504. BELGIUM. Bruges. Church of Our Lady. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Sculpture on marble

View of the Steen with the port, Antwerp, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Formula One World Championship: Winner Alain Prost Mclaren MP4-3 approaches Eau Rouge
Winner Alain Prost(FRA) Mclaren MP4-3 approaches Eau Rouge Belgian GP, Spa, 17 May 1987

Formula One World Championship: Mike Parkes Ferrari 312, leads Chris Amon Ferrari 312 and John Surtees Honda RA273
Mike Parkes(GBR) Ferrari 312, leads Chris Amon (NZ) Ferrari 312 and John Surtees(GBR) Honda RA273. Shortly after this picture Parkes crashed, ending his F1 career Belgian GP, Spa, 18 June 1967

Grand Place / Floral Carpet (Tapis des Fleurs), Brussels, Belgium Grand Place / Floral Carpet (Tapis des Fleurs) / Night View, Brussels, Belgium

Belgium, West Flanders (Vlaanderen), Bruges (Brugge). Medieval guild houses and restaurants on Markt square at dusk

Battle of the Bulge
American soldiers on a German Tiger II (Royal Tiger) tank which had been knocked out by American Air Force fighter-bombers during the Battle of the Bulge

Map of the Netherlands, lithograph, published in 1877
Map of the Netherlands. Lithograph, published in 1877

North Sea at night, satellite image
North Sea at night. Black marble satellite image of the North Sea at night. Lights from ships and flares from gas and oil platforms can be seen. On land, more densely populated areas are brighter

Edouard Manet (1832-1883). Argenteuil. 1874
MANET, Edouard (1832-1883). Argenteuil. 1874

Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, Europe, Napoleon, Wellington, France, Britain, war, cavalry, Europe

Formula One World Championship: Michael Schumacher Ferrari F2004
Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F2004. Formula One World Championship, Rd14, Belgian Grand Prix, Race Day, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, 29 August 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Ayrton Senna McLaren MP4 / 7A finished the race in fifth position
Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/7A finished the race in fifth position. Belgian Grand Prix, Rd 12, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, 30 August 1992

Manneken Pis Statue, Brussels, Belgium

The Entry of Christ into Brussels in 1889, 1888. Creator: Ensor, James (1860-1949)
The Entry of Christ into Brussels in 1889, 1888. Found in the Collection of J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Formula One World Championship, Rd7, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 5 June 1977
(L to R): Niki Lauda (AUT) Ferrari and James Hunt (GBR) McLaren. Formula One World Championship, Rd7, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 5 June 1977

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Belgium, a land steeped in rich history and vibrant culture. From the iconic Battle of Waterloo to the thrilling Formula One World Championship at Spa Francorchamps, this country has left an indelible mark on the world stage. In 1815, Belgium witnessed one of its most defining moments - the Battle of Waterloo. A map from that era showcases the strategic maneuvers that shaped Europe's destiny. British soldiers valiantly advanced, marking their place in history alongside Belgian heroes. Fast forward to 1988, where adrenaline filled the air during the Formula One World Championship: Belgian Grand Prix. The roar of engines echoed through Spa Francorchamps as drivers pushed their limits on this legendary track. Pit signals displayed Jim Clark's commanding lead over Jackie Stewart - a moment etched in racing folklore. But Belgium's contributions extend beyond battles and races; it is also home to renowned artists like Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck. Their masterpieces captivate audiences with intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship, showcasing Belgium's artistic prowess throughout centuries. During World War II, a poster highlighted the valorous activities of 52 (Lowland) Division - brave soldiers who fought for freedom against tyranny. Their unwavering spirit symbolizes Belgium's resilience in times of adversity. Away from war zones and racetracks lies another charming aspect of Belgian life – a Dachshund choir having a dress rehearsal. This whimsical scene reminds us that amidst chaos, joy can be found even in unexpected places. And let us not forget Zeebrugge in 1918 when HMS Vindictive played its part during WWI under artist Charles John De Lacy’s brush strokes. This historic event showcased Belgium's bravery and determination against all odds. From ancient battlegrounds to modern-day circuits, from breathtaking artistry to adorable canine ensembles – Belgium encompasses it all within its borders.