Boulogne Collection (#13)

Hispano-Suiza Boulogne

Cooks Paris Excursions
Cover illustration for Cooks Paris Excursions, starting from 1 Place de l Opera, exploring Paris, Versailles, Chantilly, Fontainebleau, etc

Bablot in a 1911 motor race
The winning driver Paul Bablot speeding through the countryside in his Delage car during a motor race of 1911, the Coupe des Voitures Legeres (Light Cars Cup), held at Boulogne sur Mer, France

Boulogne-sur-Mer, France - The Central Station

Boulogne-sur-mer - France
Marguet Bridge and the quays at Boulogne-sur-mer, France

The Bathing Hour at Boulogne-sur-mer, France. A group of intrepid lady swimmers strike out from the coast amid the attractive bathing machines, parked both in the shallows and on the beach

The arrival of the catch - Boulogne-sur-Mer - destined for the Criee - the wholesale fish auction (market)

A Woman from Boulogne using a Singer Sewing Machine
A Woman from Boulogne, France using a Singer Sewing Machine

Boulogne Restaurant, London
The Boulogne Restaurant (exterior and interior) on Gerrard Street, London

Leaving Boulogne 1917
British troops leaving Boulogne in France on the British front during World War I on 13th June 1917

Boulogne Docks 1917
Under the instruction of a British officer, Chinese labourers load sacks of oats at Boulogne Docks

British artillery 1914
British artillery landing in Boulogne sur Mer by the Louvre Terminus on the Western Front in France during World War I in 1914

Bathers at Boulogne-sur-Mer
Bathers and their bathing machines in the shallow waters at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France

The Bois de Boulogne and the Grande Armee
The Avenues of The Bois de Boulogne and the Grande Armee, Paris, France

Jardin D Acclimatation - Bois de Boulogne in Paris
The French set up the Jardin D Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris and brought in examples of native material culture and traditional costume

Canadian Gunner with German Munitions, France; Second World
Photograph showing a Canadian gunner inspecting some captured German 14-inch shells, Boulogne, 1944. The shells shown in the picture would have been used to fire at Dover

With Albert, Boulogne
He meets Prince Albert at Boulogne, and they ride through the town with applause from the citizens

Arundel at Boulogne
Boulogne is besieged by the earl of Arundel

Visiting Boulogne
Napoleon and his recently acquired bride Eugenie visit Boulogne : both are assiduous tourists

British at Boulogne
Off to Paris at the end of the season - viewing the column at Boulogne

Paris / Bois Boulogne 1912
L Avenue du Bois de Boulogne with horses and carriages

French Girls Scooter
A small girl takes her scooter to the Bois de Boulogne, where maman meets a friend : while they chat, the girl goes scooting on her own

Folkestone - 1906
Boulogne boat leaving Folkestone Kent

France Boulogne
Stalls in the market place

The Turbine Steamer Onward, July 1905
Photograph of the South-Eastern and Chatham Railway Companys turbine steamer Onward, during the inauguration of its service between Folkestone and Boulogne, 17th July 1905

SS Kingfisher, 1906
Photograph of the Turbine Steamer Kingfisher, built in 1906 by Messrs. Denny of Dumbarton for the General Steam Navigation Company

Victoria and Albert Yt
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert II (the second named thus) lands at Boulogne, taking the royal couple to visit Napoleon III

C & E PANKHURST, 1913
Christabel & her mother Emmeline in Bois de Boulogne, Paris

M. Remond walking on water
Photograph of M. Remond walking on water on the lake in the Bois de Boulogne, in his experiment in 1907. He has a small canoe-like boat attached to each foot

Parisienne with Parasol
A Parisienne, walking near the Bois de Boulogne, seems to be using her parasol more as a defence against an unwelcome stranger than as a protection from the sun !

Boulogne / Customs / Docks
The Douane (Customs House) in the harbour of Boulogne-sur- mer, principal port of entry for travellers from England

Alex II Assass. Attempt
An attempt is made on the life of ALEXANDER II when he drives through the Bois de Boulogne while visiting Paris : but he will not be successfully assaulted till 1881

Riding Bois Boulogne
Fashionable riders in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris

Folkestone Packet / France
Boulogne-sur-Mer: a crowded quayside as the Folkestone packet arrives

1399 Ship in Harbour
One sailor reefs the sails, another prevents the ship from drifting off the shore, when the Lady de Coucy lands at Boulogne, returning from England with sad news

John Lord Beaumont
A courtier of the reign of Henry VI, supposed to represent John, viscount Beaumont, earl of Boulogne, Constable and Lord High Chamberlain of England

Climbing : Switzerland
A lady climbs a Swiss mountain in pretty well the same clothes as she would walk the dog in the Bois de Boulogne

Paris / Park / Boulogne 1909
Fashionable diners order their meal at a garden restaurant in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, while other equally fashionable guests arrive in their chauffeur-driven car

Fishing boats in harbour, Boulogne, Pas de Calais, Nord, France, Europe

Terrace tables outside the many cafes and restaurants on Rue de Lille in the old quarter of Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France, Europe

Bowl of fish and crab, and fishing boats in the background, at Boulogne, Pas de Calais, France, Europe

Close-up of restaurant sign in the old town of Boulogne, Pas de Calais, France, Europe

France / Boulogne Harbour
A fishing vessel entering the harbour

France / Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Looking inland from the harbour

Boarding Folkestoneferry
CHANNEL FERRY Boarding the ferry for Folkestone, at Boulogne

Bois De Boulogne / Pcard
View up the Avenue du Bois de Boulogne

Socialist Baptism
A Socialist baptism at Boulogne-sur-Seine, France, where a political doctrine seems to have become a religious one !

Olympics / Paris 1900 Bois
The 500 metre race is run in the Bois de Boulogne between trees and spectators!

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Boulogne: A Captivating Coastal Gem" Step into the past with a vintage poster advertising Boulogne sur Mer, France, where azure waters and sandy beaches await. Embark on an adventure with the Blue Star Line poster to South America, promising exotic destinations and unforgettable experiences. Transport yourself back to 1864 as you discover WOMBAT, the Continental Boat Express that whisked travelers away to new horizons. Even Mahatma Gandhi himself sailed from Boulogne to Folkestone, leaving his mark on this historic port. Immerse yourself in artistry as Edouard Manet's masterpiece "Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne" transports you to a serene night by the harbor. Feel the patriotic fervor of World War I through a recruiting poster urging young men: "Come Lad, Slip Across and Help. " Witness thrilling races at Boulogne with an Autocar Poster showcasing Voiturette racecars zooming through its streets. Join Blanchard and Jeffries as they make history crossing the English Channel in their daring feat. Experience timeless elegance with Ladies Travelling 1399, capturing boulevards lined with sophistication in Hesdin, Pas-de-Calais - Avenue de Boulogne awaits your exploration. Indulge in wanderlust once more aboard the Continental Boat Express; let it carry you across oceans towards endless possibilities. Discover why Boulogne has captivated hearts for centuries – its charm is simply irresistible.