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Nord Pas De Calais Collection (#3)

"Nord Pas de Calais: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Courage" Step back in time to September 25, 1915

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: church, rue pavee, 1890

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: church, rue pavee, 1890
LUX4776654 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: church, rue pavee, 1890; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: church, rue pavee, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: blessing of the sea with oriflammes
LUX4773345 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: blessing of the sea with oriflammes, 1895 - oriflammes: Notre Dame de Boulogne; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: wharf fishing boats with nets and fishermen
LUX4773334 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: wharf fishing boats with nets and fishermen, 1895 - boats: Eole, le Crotoy; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: depart from the port of a passenger steamer
LUX4773831 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: depart from the port of a passenger steamer, wheeled steamer at dawn, towards England, 1895; (add.info.: France)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: The heros of Notre Dame de Lorette: face to face of French and German soldiers in the trench

The heros of Notre Dame de Lorette: face to face of French and German soldiers in the trench
PCT4265728 The heros of Notre Dame de Lorette: face to face of French and German soldiers in the trench. Cover (1917) of the issue n°41 of the collection " Patrie" edited during the war

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Universal Geography: French Department of Pas de Calais (62)

Universal Geography: French Department of Pas de Calais (62). Advertising images edited for the brand Louit
DUV4218063 Universal Geography: French Department of Pas de Calais (62). Advertising images edited for the brand Louit. Debut 20th century. (lithograph); 9.5x6.5 cm; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord (59), Bergues: The belfry, 1880

France, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord (59), Bergues: The belfry, 1880
LUX4714256 France, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord (59), Bergues: The belfry, 1880; (add.info.: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord (59), Bergues: The belfry, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Berck: Two children pose in studio with their

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Berck: Two children pose in studio with their shrimp fishing equipment
LUX4715075 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Berck: Two children pose in studio with their shrimp fishing equipment, 1890; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Jussy le Chaudrier (Jussy-le-Chaudrier): class photo

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Jussy le Chaudrier (Jussy-le-Chaudrier): class photo
LUX4715743 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Jussy le Chaudrier (Jussy-le-Chaudrier): class photo, group of children from a religious school, 1890; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Calais (engraving)

Calais (engraving)
8622211 Calais (engraving) by Seymour, George L. (fl.1876-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calais. Illustration for The English Illustrated Magazine 1888-89 (Macmillan)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: The Fox and the Grapes (colour litho)

The Fox and the Grapes (colour litho)
8635629 The Fox and the Grapes (colour litho) by Sancha y Lengo, Francisco (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox and the Grapes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Landing of Henry at Calais on his way to the Field of the Cloth of Gold (engraving)

Landing of Henry at Calais on his way to the Field of the Cloth of Gold (engraving)
8636234 Landing of Henry at Calais on his way to the Field of the Cloth of Gold (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Calais: Eglise Notre-Dame de Calais, cote Nord (b/w photo)

Calais: Eglise Notre-Dame de Calais, cote Nord (b/w photo)
8640005 Calais: Eglise Notre-Dame de Calais, cote Nord (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eglise Notre-Dame de Calais, cote Nord)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Calais: Vue de Calais, Nord, prise de la Tour de l'Eglise Notre-Dame (b/w photo)

Calais: Vue de Calais, Nord, prise de la Tour de l'Eglise Notre-Dame (b/w photo)
8640004 Calais: Vue de Calais, Nord, prise de la Tour de l'Eglise Notre-Dame (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de Calais, Nord)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Calais: Gare Centrale (b/w photo)

Calais: Gare Centrale (b/w photo)
8640000 Calais: Gare Centrale (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gare Centrale. Illustration for Calais, Album-Souvenir (Thiriat-Deguines, c.1920)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Calais: Tour du Guet, Ancien Hotel de Ville, Musee (b/w photo)

Calais: Tour du Guet, Ancien Hotel de Ville, Musee (b/w photo)
8639997 Calais: Tour du Guet, Ancien Hotel de Ville, Musee (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tour du Guet, Ancien Hotel de Ville, Musee)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Calais: Le Nouveau Pont et l'Avenue de la Plage (colour photo)

Calais: Le Nouveau Pont et l'Avenue de la Plage (colour photo)
8653736 Calais: Le Nouveau Pont et l'Avenue de la Plage (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Nouveau Pont et l'Avenue de la Plage)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Calais: Le 'Victoria' (colour photo)

Calais: Le "Victoria" (colour photo)
8653728 Calais: Le "Victoria" (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le "Victoria")

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Dover to Sandwich and Blacknerse to Gravelines - The Spanish Armada

Dover to Sandwich and Blacknerse to Gravelines - The Spanish Armada and the English Fleet off Calais, c
7340034 Dover to Sandwich and Blacknerse to Gravelines - The Spanish Armada and the English Fleet off Calais, c. 1590 (manuscript) by Adams, Robert (1540-95) (after); National Maritime Museum

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Statue, Madonna and Child, bought in Lille in 1846, wood and polychrome plaster

Statue, Madonna and Child, bought in Lille in 1846, wood and polychrome plaster
7242243 Statue, Madonna and Child, bought in Lille in 1846, wood and polychrome plaster; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Escanaffles, eglise Saint-Martin)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418845 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418865 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418859 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418856 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Boulogne at high tide (France), with the boats planned for the invasion of England

Boulogne at high tide (France), with the boats planned for the invasion of England. Engraving (28.9x42.4 cm), 1800
MMM5483719 Boulogne at high tide (France), with the boats planned for the invasion of England. Engraving (28.9x42.4 cm), 1800.; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Arras: Aerials view of the two famous places of

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Arras: Aerials view of the two famous places of Arras in ruins in 1918
LUX4746444 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Arras: Aerials view of the two famous places of Arras in ruins in 1918, 1918; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Arras: The ruins of Arras seen from plane, 1918

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Arras: The ruins of Arras seen from plane, 1918
LUX4746479 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Arras: The ruins of Arras seen from plane, 1918; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Bruay en Artois: A good sister before a coron, 1920

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Bruay en Artois: A good sister before a coron, 1920
LUX4802831 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Bruay en Artois: A good sister before a coron, 1920; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Bruay en Artois (Bruay-en-Artois): hospital

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Bruay en Artois (Bruay-en-Artois): hospital, good sisters in the nursing room
LUX4802810 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Bruay en Artois (Bruay-en-Artois): hospital, good sisters in the nursing room, 1920; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 25, 1901

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 25, 1901
LUX4783640 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 25, 1901, procession of the blessing of the sea with Swiss clergy, inhabitants

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 25, 1901

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 25, 1901
LUX4783627 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 25, 1901, procession of the blessing of the sea with Swiss clergy, inhabitants

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: a couple of tourists examine a boat wreck
LUX4782727 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: a couple of tourists examine a boat wreck on the beach, 1895 - shipwreck: 2234; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: Bombing of Lille (North). Engraving by Berthault by Jean Francois Swebach Desfontaines. October 1792

Bombing of Lille (North). Engraving by Berthault by Jean Francois Swebach Desfontaines. October 1792
JAB5035288 Bombing of Lille (North). Engraving by Berthault by Jean Francois Swebach Desfontaines. October 1792.; (add.info.: Bombing of Lille (North)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: Column of the Great Armee

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: Column of the Great Armee
LUX4707735 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: Column of the Great Armee and statue of Napoleon first near Boulogne, 1870; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Onival: A bourgeois family poses in front of its brick

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Onival: A bourgeois family poses in front of its brick castle, 1910
LUX4723945 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Onival: A bourgeois family poses in front of its brick castle, 1910; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer (Boulogne sur Mer)

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer (Boulogne sur Mer): the Quai de la douane at low, 1875
LUX4704857 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer (Boulogne sur Mer): the Quai de la douane at low, 1875; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Dunkirk: dunkerquois baths, 1890 - dunkerquois baths

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Dunkirk: dunkerquois baths, 1890 - dunkerquois baths
LUX4781777 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Dunkirk: dunkerquois baths, 1890 - dunkerquois baths; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Dunkirk: dunkerquois baths

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: a steamer with 2 chiminees leaves the port, 1890
LUX4773879 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: a steamer with 2 chiminees leaves the port, 1890; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776766 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776743 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776741 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776705 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776690 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: industrial landscape of the north with a canal
LUX4773447 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: industrial landscape of the north with a canal

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: fishing boat next to a wooden pier where children
LUX4773386 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: fishing boat next to a wooden pier where children play, 1910; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: fishing boat, 1900

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: fishing boat, 1900
LUX4773322 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: fishing boat, 1900; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: fishing boat

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62): children play on a pave beach

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62): children play on a pave beach
LUX4757676 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62): children play on a pave beach, while fishermen return their fishing and bring their boats back, 1890 - Barque France; (add.info.: France)

Background imageNord Pas De Calais Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: Young woman in traditional dress from
LUX4727642 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: Young woman in traditional dress from the Boulogne-sur-Mer region with a shrimp cap and net, 1905; (add.info.: France)




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"Nord Pas de Calais: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Courage" Step back in time to September 25, 1915, when Piper Laidlaw etched his name into history by winning the Victoria Cross. His bravery and valor still inspire us today. In the enchanting moonlight of 1869, Edouard Manet captured the ethereal beauty of the Port of Boulogne. His brushstrokes bring alive a moment frozen in time. Witness the fearless British Territorials as they charged towards German trenches at Loos on that fateful day in 1915. Their hooded figures embody determination and sacrifice. Georges Irat of Ernest Andre showcased his prowess at the Boulogne Motor Week in France during 1928. Bill Brunell's artistry immortalizes this thrilling event for generations to come. Travel even further back to witness The Jousts of St Inglevert between 1470-1475 through Master of Harley Froissart's masterpiece. It transports you to an era filled with chivalry and pageantry. Georges-Pierre Seurat's Beach at Gravelines painting from 1890 captures a serene moment along Nord Pas de Calais' coastline. Its vibrant colors evoke a sense of tranquility amidst nature's beauty. The First World War Vimy Canadian Memorial near Lens stands tall as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and remembrance. It serves as a testament to those who fought bravely for freedom. Explore Lens, where bustling streets intertwine with its rich coal industry heritage—a city that thrived on hard work and resilience throughout history. Le Touquet beckons with its sandy shores inviting people from all walks of life to bask under the warm sun while creating cherished memories along Nord Pas de Calais' coastlines. A figure on a sign marks the hallowed ground where Agincourt witnessed one of history's most significant battles.