Edith Cavell Collection

Edith Cavell, British nurse and humanitarian, c1915, (c1920). Edith Cavell (1865-1915) helped hundreds of Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium during World War I

Mt. Edith Cavell in Winter, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Le Meurtre et le pillage officiels; "Rassemblage" de metaux en gare d'Anizy (Aisne)... 1915
Le Meurtre et le pillage officiels; "Rassemblage" de metaux en gare d'Anizy (Aisne): document extrait du supplement du "Berliner Lokal Anzeiger" date du 3 october 1915, 1915

A la memoire de Miss Edith Cavell; les Montagnes Rocheuses canadiennes et le Mont Cavell, 1916. Creator: Unknown
A la memoire de Miss Edith Cavell; les Montagnes Rocheuses canadiennes et le Mont Cavell. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Icebergs at sunrise, Mt, Edith Cavell at Cavell Pond and Angel Glacier, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Cavell Lake and Mt. Edit Cavell, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Propaganda poster issued by the British Empire Union, pub. London, c. 1918 (colour litho)
992102 Propaganda poster issued by the British Empire Union, pub. London, c.1918 (colour litho) by Wilson, David (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Empire Union)

Nurse Cavells Memorial and Home (b / w photo)
3642745 Nurse Cavells Memorial and Home (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nurse Cavells Memorial and Home)

Memorial to Edith Cavell, (photo)
585518 Memorial to Edith Cavell, (photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The memorial to Edith Cavell, nurse and humanitarian, in St Martins Place)

The Maids Head, Norwich, Norfolk, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Maids Head, Norwich, Norfolk, 1936. The Maids Head Hotel, dating to 13th century is Grade II listed, claims to be the oldest hotel in the UK and is reportedly haunted

CJ4 6028 Norfolk Heroine steam locomotive
Norfolk Heroine, Edith Cavell, Wells-on-Sea station. Wells to Walsingham Railway. Narrow guage railway, steam locomotive, North Norfolk Aug 2013

CJ4 6016 Norfolk Heroine steam loco
Norfolk Heroine, Edith Cavell, Wells-on-Sea station. Wells to Walsingham Railway. Narrow guage railway, steam locomotive, North Norfolk Aug 2013

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"Remembering Edith Cavell: A Heroine's Legacy in Winter Wonderland" Mt. Edith Cavell stands tall and majestic, adorned with a snowy crown, as winter blankets Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. This breathtaking landscape serves as a reminder of the remarkable woman who shares its name. Edith Cavell, a British nurse and humanitarian, dedicated her life to caring for others during the tumultuous times of World War I. In c1915, she captured hearts with her unwavering compassion and bravery. Amidst her noble work, Edith found solace in the company of her beloved pet dogs. Their loyal presence brought warmth to her heart amidst the chaos that surrounded them. As dawn breaks over Cavell Pond and Angel Glacier at Mt. Edith Cavell, icebergs glisten like diamonds on water - a symbol of resilience against adversity. Just like Edith herself. Cavell Lake mirrors the grandeur of its namesake mountain in Jasper National Park, and is here that nature pays homage to this extraordinary woman who left an indelible mark on history. In Norwich Cathedral lies the final resting place - a solemn tribute to her sacrifice and courage. The black-and-white photo captures the somberness that surrounds this hallowed ground. The execution by German forces shook the world in 1915 - an act met with outrage and condemnation from all corners of society. Her memory lives on through powerful lithographs depicting this tragic event. Propaganda posters issued by the British Empire Union further immortalize Edith's legacy as they rally support for justice against those responsible for her murder. These vibrant lithographs serve as reminders never to forget such injustice. A postcard published shortly after her execution preserves both grief and admiration for this fallen heroine forever etched into history's pages through poignant lithography.