Lille Collection (#8)

FRANCE: VOLUNTEER, c1790. Departure of a French soldier. Oil on canvas, c1790, attributed to Watteau de Lille

LOUIS XIV: LILLE, 1667. At the Siege of Lille. Contemporary oil on canvas

WORLD WAR I: LILLE, 1918. Crowds of jubilent residents listening the the music of the marseillaise in the Grand Square of Lille, after liberation from German occupation during World War I, 1918

WORLD WAR I: LILLE, 1918. Inhabitants of Lille, France, cheering British soldiers, 1918

WWI: AMERICANS IN FRANCE. American troops stationed in Lille, France, during World War I. Photograph, c1917

WORLD WAR I: WESTERN FRONT. Map depicting the battle line when the German offensive of March 21, 1918 was launched, the furthest point reached in that advance

WORLD WAR I: OFFICER. A young Prussian officer riding with the daughter of a farmer in Lille, France. Photograph, c1915

WINSTON CHURCHILL (1874-1965). Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill. English statesman and writer. Churchill (center) as British Minister of Munitions watching the March Past of the 47th Division at

Allied Trucks
September 1919: Allied trucks in a square in Lille. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Monument to French spy Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies
Monument to Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies (1880-1918) in Lille - French spy (WWI) who worked for the British under the pseudonym of Alice Dubois

Authorities attending the defile of the troops - Lille
Authorities attending the defile of the troops - Parade at Lille, France - October, 1918. The unmistakable chin of Liberator Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood

EU, France, Lille, Nord, Flandre. Place du General-de-Gaulle. La Vieille Bourse, Chambre de Commerce

Display of lillies and modern architecture in the French city of Lille France
Display of lilies and modern architecture in the French city of Lille France

Windmills near Lille, 1877. Oil on canvas. Emmanuel Lansyer (1835-1893) French landscape painter. Two postmills by a waterway in silhouette against a clouded sky

Departement of Nord, France, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the departement of Nord, France. It is bordered by the North sea in the north and Belgium in the east. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Region of Nord-Pas de Calais, France, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of Nord-Pas de Calais, France. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Map of Lille from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590, engraving
Cartography, France, 16th century. Map of Lille. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Great Procession in Lille by Francois Watteau, 1780
Francois Watteau (1758-1823). France. The Great Procession in Lille in 1780

Sabalites palm tree fossil C018 / 9396
Sabalites palm tree fossil

Pecopteris fern fossil C018 / 9393
Pecopteris fern fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of the fern Pecopteris miltani. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

Mariopteris pteridosperm fossil C018 / 9391
Mariopteris pteridosperm fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of a Mariopteris pteridosperm. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

Oak leaf fossil C018 / 9394
Oak leaf fossil. Rock with a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the oak species Quercus hispanica. This leaf is 9 centimetres long

Oak leaf fossil C018 / 9395
Oak leaf fossil. Rock with a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the oak species Quercus hispanica. This leaf is 9 centimetres long

Liquidambar fossil leaf C018 / 9390
Liquidambar fossil leaf. Rock containing a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the plant Liquidambar europaeum. The specimen measures 6 by 8 centimetres

Gingko leaf fossil C018 / 9388
Gingko leaf fossil. Rock containing a fossilised specimen of a leaf from a Gingko adiantoides plant. The leaf measures 33 millimetres across

Asterophyllites horsetail fossil C018 / 9382
Asterophyllites horsetail fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Asterophyllites horsetail plant

Asterophyllites horsetail fossil C018 / 9383
Asterophyllites horsetail fossil. Close-up of a slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Asterophyllites horsetail plant

Alethopteris seed fern fossil C018 / 9379
Alethopteris seed fern fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Alethopteris seed fern. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

Alethopteris seed fern fossil C018 / 9380
Alethopteris seed fern fossil. Close-up of a slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Alethopteris seed fern

Rossel petrol car, 1897
Rossel petrol car. 19th-century artwork of a four-seater Rossel petrol car. The steering mechanism is at centre, with headlights at right

WATTEAU de LILLE, Louis-Joseph Watteau, called (1731-1798). The village festival. 18th c. Rococo. Oil on canvas. BELGIUM. Tournai. Fine Arts Museum

The Knights of the Order of the Golden Fleece in Lille, first chapter. Held in Lille the 10th January 1430. Presided

Place Francois Mitterand and Lille Europe TGV station, Lille, Nord-Pas de Calais, France, Europe

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1792. Death of General Dillon near Lille, France, 29 April 1792

Blanchard and Lepinard balloon ascent
14th balloon ascent of Jean-Pierre Blanchard, accompanied by the Chevalier Lepinard, at Lille, Flanders. With spectators and soldiers on the ground. 26 August 1785

La quatorzieme experience aerostatique de M. Blanchard accompagne du Chevalier Lepinard faite e Lille en Flandre, le 26 aout 1785 Dediee e Messieurs les Magistrats de la ville de Lille en Flandre

La Grande Place, Lille, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Paris Gate, Lille, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Rue de Lille Lille street. Postcard shows a street in Lille, France, with a ruined cathedral and other buildings. Date between 1914 and 1918

Lille, France - The Liberation of the city (2 / 2)
Lille, France - After the liberation of the city at the end of the First World War. A Factory missing all of its machinery - carried off by the invading German army to use for their own ends

France, Lille - The arrival of English Troops - World War One. Date: 1918

Lille, France - The Liberation of the city (1 / 2)
Lille, France - The Liberation of the city at the end of the First World War. Ruins of the Station Quarter. Date: 1918

The Theatre, Lille, France - The Salle de Spectacle ! Date: 1910s

Lille, France - Ancient Marketplace and New Belfry
Lille, France - The Old Exchange (17th century Chamber of Commerce) and New Belfry (designed by architect Mary Louis Cobbler - work on the tower was interupted by the First World War). Date: 1930s

Siege of Lille 1667
SIEGE OF LILLE The French army approaches the town across terrain which is more like a Rubens landscape than a battlefield Date: August 1667

Travels of General Baker
Crowds gather outside the hotel in Lille where General Baker is staying

France, Lille - Gate of the Citadel
The highly ornate interior Gate of the Citadel at Lille, France, built c.1668. The citadel was part of a double line of fortified towns of Gravelines, Dunkirk and Maubeuge-Rocroi

Eugenie at Lille
The Empress Eugenie visits Lille, where she meets the leading ladies of the district at the Prefecture

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"Lille: A Tapestry of History and Culture Unfolds in the Heart of France" In September 2019, amidst the vibrant streets of Lille, a city steeped in rich history, one can't help but be captivated by its fascinating past. As if frozen in time, Lille echoes with tales from World War I when British troopers crossed paths with French women on their way to this very destination. The grandeur is evident through its architectural marvels such as the Opera and Chamber of Commerce that stand proudly as symbols of prosperity and artistic excellence. Inside the magnificent walls Cathedral, also known as the Basilica Notre Dame de la Treille, visitors are transported to a realm where spirituality intertwines seamlessly with breathtaking beauty. Looking back at wartime struggles, soldiers who once roamed these streets left an indelible mark on Lille's landscape. It was here that Winston Churchill himself observed the valiant efforts of the 47th Division during those tumultuous years. Luminaries like Claude Chappe have also graced this city with their presence. The inventor behind optical telegraphy revolutionized communication systems during his time and forever etched his name into history books. As you wander through Place du General de Gaulle, it becomes apparent that Lille continues to thrive as a center for commerce and innovation. The Chemistry Institute stands tall as a testament to scientific progress made within these hallowed halls. To truly appreciate Lille's allure, take a glimpse at vintage maps showcasing its transformation over time. From gray tones representing yesteryears to sepia hues evoking nostalgia – each map tells stories untold about this enchanting downtown area nestled in northern France. Step into Lille today and immerse yourself in its captivating blend of old-world charm and modern vitality. This city embodies resilience while embracing its remarkable heritage – an experience not easily forgotten amidst Europe's cultural tapestry.