Festubert Collection

The Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Festubert - WW1
The Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Festubert during the First World War

Beuary Chateau, Festubert during the First World War

The first Indian to win the Victoria Cross - Naik Darwan Singh Negi, Festubert, France, November 1914 (colour litho)
976454 The first Indian to win the Victoria Cross - Naik Darwan Singh Negi, Festubert, France, November 1914 (colour litho) by Stewart

Lieutenant De Pass bombing the enemy after entering one of their saps (litho)
STC413317 Lieutenant De Pass bombing the enemy after entering one of their saps (litho) by Ripperger, H. (fl.1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Forward Observation Dugout, Festubert, by RBT Kelly, WW1
Forward Observation Dugout, Indian Village, Festubert, June 1915, drawing by Lieutenant Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly, First World War. 1915

Naik Darwan Sing Negi in Great War Deeds, WW1
Naik Darwan Sing Negi of the Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army, leading round the traverses at Festubert on the Western Front, winning the Victoria Cross for his bravery

Ruins of Beury Chateau, Festubert, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Ruins of Beury Chateau, Festubert, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. The village of Festubert was largely destroyed in the Battle of Festubert in 1915. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Miniature - Major Sir Frederick FitzWygram, MC
Miniature portrait of Major Sir Frederick FitzWygram, M.C. 2nd Battalion Scots Guards. Born 1884, died 1920. Captured on the 17th May 1915 (Battle of Festubert) commanding F Company

Christmas Card - 7th Division 1917
Christmas Card. Xmas Greetings 7th Division 1917. Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, Festubert, Givenchy, Loos, The Somme, The Ancre, ɣ oust-Croissilles, Bullecourt, Passchendaele Ridge.. Commemorative Art

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"Festubert: A Glimpse into the Tumultuous Past of WW1" Step back in time and explore the haunting remnants of Festubert, a small town forever marked by the ravages of World War I. Nestled within its borders lies The Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, a solemn resting place for countless brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. As you wander through this hallowed ground, pay homage to their memory and reflect on the price of freedom. Venture further into Festubert's war-torn landscape and discover Beury Chateau, an imposing structure that witnessed firsthand the horrors of battle. During the First World War, it stood as a testament to resilience amidst chaos. Today, its ruins serve as a poignant reminder of those dark days. In this historical tapestry unfolds Naik Darwan Sing Negi's remarkable story - he became not only India's pride but also humanity's inspiration. In Festubert, France during November 1914, Negi etched his name in history as he became the first Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross. His courage echoes through time and reminds us all that heroism knows no boundaries. Lieutenant De Pass emerges from our narrative with his daring act - bombing enemy lines after infiltrating one of their saps. This lithograph captures his audacious spirit and serves as a tribute to all those who defied danger in defense of liberty. Journey deeper into Festubert's wartime trenches where Forward Observation Dugout stands stoically against time's relentless march. RBT Kelly immortalizes this scene with masterful strokes on canvas – an enduring testament to human perseverance amidst unimaginable circumstances. The ruins of Beury Chateau stand witness to both destruction and resilience; they bear witness to lives lost but also symbolize hope rising from ashes like phoenixes reborn anew. Major Sir Frederick FitzWygram graces our miniature world, a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who served.