Nord Pas De Calais Collection (#7)

Boulogne - Embarkation of the Indian Mail, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Boulogne - Embarkation of the Indian Mail, 1844. Postal service between Britain and India: On reaching Boulogne [on the north coast of France], the " abstract" India Mail express

[Entrance to the Port of Boulogne], 1855. Creator: Edouard Baldus
[Entrance to the Port of Boulogne], 1855

The Visit of Napoleon III to Boulogne-sur-Mer, 19th century

[Landscape, Arras], 1852. Creator: Adalbert Cuvelier
[Landscape, Arras], 1852

Boats on the Seacoast at Etaples, 1871. Creator: Charles Francois Daubigny
Boats on the Seacoast at Etaples, 1871

The Kearsarge at Boulogne, 1864. Creator: Edouard Manet
The " Kearsarge" at Boulogne, 1864

Map illustrating the First Battles of Cambrai, November-December 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the First Battles of Cambrai, November-December 1917, (c1920). Note - Hill shading is shown only in the area covered by the sphere of operations described

Canadian soldiers on the Somme, northern France, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Canadian soldiers on the Somme, northern France, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Canada in the Trenches: fixing bayonets before an assault at Courcelette

a captured 8-inch naval gun in its concrete emplacement, First World War, c1917, (c1920). The Hindenburg Defences:, British soldiers on the Western Front in northern France

The Battlefield of Arras, First World War, c1917, (c1920) Creator: Unknown
The Battlefield of Arras, First World War, c1917, (c1920)...map showing approximately (by the shaded portion) the ground won by the British armies up to the [German Field Marshal von] Hindenburg

A Corner of the Arras Battlefield, First World War, April 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
A Corner of the Arras Battlefield, First World War, April 1917, (c1920)....infantry filing towards the communication-trenches; artillery and a tank coming into action; cavalry (in the distance)

Bombed buildings in northern France, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Bombed buildings in northern France, First World War, 1917, (c1920). The Trail of the Retreating German Army: one of the ruined streets of Bapaume, occupied by the British troops on March 17, 1917

The Torpedoing of the Channel Steamer Sussex, First World War, March 1916, (c1920)....view of the vessel beached at Boulogne, showing how the bows were blown clean off by the explosion

King George V visits the front, northern France, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
King George V visits the front, northern France, First World War, 1917, (c1920). His Majestys Fourth Visit to his Armies in the Field

The Battles of the Ancre, northern France, First World War, 1916-1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Battles of the Ancre, northern France, First World War, 1916-1917, (c1920)....map illustrating the successive British advances from October, 1916, to February 28, 1917

Heroes of Delville Wood, First World War, 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Heroes of Delville Wood, First World War, 1916, (c1920)....the glorious defence of the South Africans in July, 1916. The 1st South African Infantry Brigade captured Delville Wood (Bois d Elville)

1909 Car being loaded on to ship at Boulogne. Creator: Unknown
1909 Car being loaded on to ship at Boulogne

Detailed Map of the Arras Fighting Area, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Detailed Map of the Arras Fighting Area, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Great Arras Battle Area, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Great Arras Battle Area, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Canadas Great Day at Courcelette, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Canadas Great Day at Courcelette, 1917. The Battle of Flers-Courcelette (15-22 September 1916) was fought during the Battle of the Somme, the Canadian Corps fought for the first time

Map illustrating the Operations of the First Army... First World War, 1915, (c1920)
Map illustrating the Operations of the First Army, under Sir Douglas Haig, during May and June, 1915, First World War, (c1920)

The Battleground of Neuve Chapelle, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Battleground of Neuve Chapelle, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map showing the British positions on the eve of the attack, and the British line before and after the fighting of March 10-14

The Allied Armies in France and Flanders, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Allied Armies in France and Flanders, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Sketch Map showing the Lines of the Allied Armies in Northern France at the end of October and beginning of November, 1914

British soldiers in a German trench, Western Front, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Consolidating a captured German Trench after the Great Attack

German soldiers at Hulluch in northern France, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
German soldiers at Hulluch in northern France, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Before they are stormed by the Seventh British Division: the Quarries near Hulluch in the hands of the enemy

The Theatre of War in Flanders, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Theatre of War in Flanders, 1914, (c1920). Map showing part of northern France and Belgium during the First World War

Queen Victoria received at Boulogne by the Emperor Napoleon III. August 18, 1855, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) ande her husband Prince Albert (1819-1861)

A Pasturage among the Dunes, Pas de Calais, France, 1908, (c1930). Figure with sheep among sand dunes in northern France. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London

Queen Phillippa Interceding for the Citizens of Calais, (1347), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Queen Phillippa Interceding for the Citizens of Calais, (1347), 1890. Philippa of Hainault successfully persuaded her husband King Edward III to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais during

The Battle of Agincourt, (1415), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Agincourt, (1415), 1890. Battle of Agincourt and English victory during the Hundred Years War. Henry V of England led his troops into battle and participated in hand-to-hand fighting

Sir John French arriving at Boulogne, 1914, (1935). Creator: Cossira
Sir John French arriving at Boulogne, France, 1914, (1935). British soldier John Denton Pinkstone French (1852-1925) served during the Boer Wars

Dunkirk, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Dunkirk, 1890. Disputed territory between Spain, the Netherlands, England and France in 16th century, Dunkirk wassold to France by Charles II for £ 320, 000 in 1662

A ballooning accident, 1932. Creator: Unknown
A ballooning accident, 1932. Un Accident en Ballon. A Monsieur Debaisieux and two companions were injured when their hot air balloon crashed into the roof of police headquarters in Lille, France

The misfortune of being too fat, 1931. Creator: Unknown
The misfortune of being too fat, 1931. La Malchance D Etre Trop Gros. Escaping convicts attempt to pull their portly comrade through the sawn bars of a prison cell window

Police raid on an illicit distillery, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Police raid on an illicit distillery, 1930. La Police Fait Irruption Dans Une Distillerie Clandestine. Officers arrest men at an illegal alcohol distilling operation in Lille, France

Lille, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Lille, c1740. The city of Lille in Flanders, (France), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated. On the right is a shop interior

The Battle of Agincourt named by Henry V, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
The Battle of Agincourt named by Henry V, 1773. Henry V (1386-1422) at the Battle of Agincourt, an English victory in the Hundred Years War, 1415. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

A Street in Lille, (1919). Creator: Unknown
A Street in Lille, (1919). Dead horses in a street, scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: Photograph taken shortly after one of the battles in the manufacturing town of Lille [in northern

The British Expeditionary Force in Boulogne, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The British Expeditionary Force in Boulogne, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The utmost secrecy was observed by the British war authorities in the transport of the British army

The German Occupation of Lille, 1914, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The German Occupation of Lille, 1914, (1919). Scene from the First World War: The occupation of Lille [in northern France] by the Germans was accompanied by a great spectacular display

The Battle of Neuve Chapelle, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Neuve Chapelle, (1919). Annotated landscape of the village of Neuve-Chapelle and surrounding countryside in northern France during the First World War

Hostile Aircraft Sighted, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Hostile Aircraft Sighted, (1919). Men rushing to their positions - outside Armentieres [northern France]. An anti-aircraft unit, scene from the First World War, 1914-1919

Western Theatre, 1919. Creator: George Philip & Son Ltd
Western Theatre, 1919. Map showing the theatre of war in northern France and Belgium during the First World War, 1914-1919

King Henry VIII. Meeting... Francis at the... Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (c1930)
King Henry VIII. Meeting The French King Francis at the Famous Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (c1930). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold

The last snap-shot of King Edward, 1910. Creator: Unknown
The last snap-shot of King Edward, 1910. His Late Majesty about to board his yacht Alexandra at Calais en route for England. King Edward VII (1841-1910) in France shortly before his death

View from West Pier, Boulogne, France, 1895. Creator: Unknown
View from West Pier, Boulogne, France, 1895. Paddle steamer in the town of Boulogne in northern France. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

The Watch Tower and Hotel De Ville, Calais, France, 1895. The 13th-century Tour du Guet, and the old town hall, built in the early 19th century

Yorik, the Monk and Madame L- in the Inn Courtyard at Calais, c1760s, (1942). Creator: Adam Buck
Yorik, the Monk and Madame L- in the Inn Courtyard at Calais, c1760s, (1942). A Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne. Illustration by Adam Buck

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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.