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Picardy Collection

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Background imagePicardy Collection: Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916, (c1930). Creator: James Prinsep Beadle

Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916, (c1930). Creator: James Prinsep Beadle
Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916, (c1930). Scene from the Battle of the Somme in northern France during the First World War

Background imagePicardy Collection: The 12th century cathedral of Notre Dame at Laon, Aisne, Picardie, France, Europe

The 12th century cathedral of Notre Dame at Laon, Aisne, Picardie, France, Europe

Background imagePicardy Collection: Notre Dame Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amiens, Picardy, France, Europe

Notre Dame Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amiens, Picardy, France, Europe

Background imagePicardy Collection: Fields of poppies, Valley of the Somme, Nord-Picardy (Somme), France

Fields of poppies, Valley of the Somme, Nord-Picardy (Somme), France

Background imagePicardy Collection: French travel poster

French travel poster
Poster advertising the resorts of Ault-Onival and Bois de Cise in the Somme and Picardy region of France three hours from France via the French National Railway

Background imagePicardy Collection: The London Territorials at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme, 1916 (print)

The London Territorials at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme, 1916 (print)
3793998 The London Territorials at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme, 1916 (print) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); (add.info)

Background imagePicardy Collection: Battle of the Somme, First World War, July 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

Battle of the Somme, First World War, July 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Battle of the Somme, First World War, July 1916, (c1920). Map of northern France showing Successive Stages of Advance at the Fricourt Salient...British line in black, Enemy Defences [Germans] in red

Background imagePicardy Collection: The Burghers of Calais, statue by Rodin, in front of the Town Hall, Calais

The Burghers of Calais, statue by Rodin, in front of the Town Hall, Calais, Pas-de-Calais, Picardie (Picardy), France, Europe

Background imagePicardy Collection: Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge... 1916, (c1920)

Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge... 1916, (c1920)
Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge between September 14 and October 31, 1916, (c1920). The British line in northern France during the Battle of the Somme

Background imagePicardy Collection: Le Touquet-Paris-Plage - Le Royal Picardy - France

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage - Le Royal Picardy - France. Date: circa early 1930s

Background imagePicardy Collection: Prix du jockey club a Chantilly in 1841 Print by John Frederick Herring (1795-1865)

Prix du jockey club a Chantilly in 1841 Print by John Frederick Herring (1795-1865)
JLJ4586105 Prix du jockey club a Chantilly in 1841 Print by John Frederick Herring (1795-1865), 1841 Collection privee by Herring Snr

Background imagePicardy Collection: First Blood in the Battle of the Somme, First Worlds War, 1 July 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

First Blood in the Battle of the Somme, First Worlds War, 1 July 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
First Blood in the Battle of the Somme, First Worlds War, 1 July 1916, (c1920)....the storming of Montauban [in northern France] over the sunken road in front of the village. Drawn by S. Begg

Background imagePicardy Collection: British soldiers on the Western Front, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920)

British soldiers on the Western Front, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). After the Capture of Lesboeufs: British troops returning, headed by their fifes and drums

Background imagePicardy Collection: A Heroic Deed of the Royal Horse Artillery Near Compiegne, (1919). Creator: Unknown

A Heroic Deed of the Royal Horse Artillery Near Compiegne, (1919). Creator: Unknown
A Heroic Deed of the Royal Horse Artillery Near Compiegne, (1919). Scene from the First World War: at the Battle of Nery in September 1914, the British 1st Cavalry Brigade and L Battery

Background imagePicardy Collection: Picture No. 10984108

Picture No. 10984108
Dog - Berger Picard / Picardy Shepherd Date:

Background imagePicardy Collection: The west front of Notre Dame d Amiens Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amiens, Somme

The west front of Notre Dame d Amiens Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amiens, Somme, Picardy, France, Europe

Background imagePicardy Collection: Treport Mers travel poster

Treport Mers travel poster
French railway poster advertising Treport Mers on the Picardy coast, which, together with nearby Mer-les-Bains became popular seaside resorts in the 19th century due to the development of

Background imagePicardy Collection: River Somme, St. Valery sur Somme, Picardy, France, Europe

River Somme, St. Valery sur Somme, Picardy, France, Europe

Background imagePicardy Collection: Chateau de Pierrefonds in the Foret de Compiegne, in Oise, Nord Picardie, France, Europe

Chateau de Pierrefonds in the Foret de Compiegne, in Oise, Nord Picardie, France, Europe

Background imagePicardy Collection: Notre Dame, Christian cathedral, Amiens, Picardy, France, Europe

Notre Dame, Christian cathedral, Amiens, Picardy, France, Europe

Background imagePicardy Collection: The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917

The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917
" The Campbells are Coming!" Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917. The tune of the The Campbells Are Coming was played by pipers at the Battle of Delville Wood

Background imagePicardy Collection: Picture No. 10984112

Picture No. 10984112
Dog - Berger Picard / Picardy Shepherd Date:

Background imagePicardy Collection: The lake and castle at Chantilly, in Picardie, France, Europe

The lake and castle at Chantilly, in Picardie, France, Europe

Background imagePicardy Collection: Pierrefonds castle, Picardie (Picardy), France, Europe

Pierrefonds castle, Picardie (Picardy), France, Europe

Background imagePicardy Collection: Village and ruins of abbey, Longpont, Picardie (Picardy), France, Europe

Village and ruins of abbey, Longpont, Picardie (Picardy), France, Europe

Background imagePicardy Collection: Chateau, Pierrefonds, Oise, Nord-Picardy, France, Europe

Chateau, Pierrefonds, Oise, Nord-Picardy, France, Europe

Background imagePicardy Collection: Barrage balloon, Somme, northern France, c1914-c1918

Barrage balloon, Somme, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Background imagePicardy Collection: Historic Bedsteads (engraving)

Historic Bedsteads (engraving)
8627617 Historic Bedsteads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historic Bedsteads)

Background imagePicardy 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
UIG5418844 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imagePicardy 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
UIG5418861 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imagePicardy 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
UIG5418858 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imagePicardy 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
UIG5418854 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imagePicardy Collection: Architecture: view of the boudoir de la Grande Singerie realized in 1737

Architecture: view of the boudoir de la Grande Singerie realized in 1737 and decorates by Christophe Huet scenes
JEB4961719 Architecture: view of the boudoir de la Grande Singerie realized in 1737 and decorates by Christophe Huet scenes representing monkeys and chinoiseries

Background imagePicardy Collection: Hundred Years' War (1337 to 1453): Edward III of England (1312-1377)

Hundred Years' War (1337 to 1453): Edward III of England (1312-1377) leading the English army through the Somme in
NWI4945960 Hundred Years' War (1337 to 1453): Edward III of England (1312-1377) leading the English army through the Somme in France

Background imagePicardy Collection: Portrait of the Grand Ferre (or Ferret (ca. 1330-ca. 1358) heros picard of the Hundred Years War

Portrait of the Grand Ferre (or Ferret (ca. 1330-ca. 1358) heros picard of the Hundred Years War
ELD4891412 Portrait of the Grand Ferre (or Ferret (ca. 1330-ca. 1358) heros picard of the Hundred Years War: Portrait of french heroe Grand Ferre Engraving

Background imagePicardy Collection: France, Picardy, Somme (80), Remaisnil: Chateau de Remaisnil, interior, kitchen and cooks, 1920

France, Picardy, Somme (80), Remaisnil: Chateau de Remaisnil, interior, kitchen and cooks, 1920
LUX4806041 France, Picardy, Somme (80), Remaisnil: Chateau de Remaisnil, interior, kitchen and cooks, 1920; (add.info.: France, Picardy, Somme (80), Remaisnil: Chateau de Remaisnil, interior

Background imagePicardy Collection: France, Picardie, Somme (80), Remaisnil: Chateau de Remaisnil

France, Picardie, Somme (80), Remaisnil: Chateau de Remaisnil, women take the tea in front of the facade of
LUX4806019 France, Picardie, Somme (80), Remaisnil: Chateau de Remaisnil, women take the tea in front of the facade of the Chateau, 1920; (add.info.: France, Picardie, Somme (80)

Background imagePicardy Collection: Compiegne, Oise (60), Picardie, France, Portrait of a man disguise in Japanese with kimono jacket

Compiegne, Oise (60), Picardie, France, Portrait of a man disguise in Japanese with kimono jacket, fan and umbrella
LUX4731543 Compiegne, Oise (60), Picardie, France, Portrait of a man disguise in Japanese with kimono jacket, fan and umbrella, 1880; (add.info.: Compiegne, Oise (60), Picardie, France

Background imagePicardy Collection: Peronne, Somme (80), Picardie, France, A grandmother poses with her grandson in the studio, 1865

Peronne, Somme (80), Picardie, France, A grandmother poses with her grandson in the studio, 1865
LUX4730257 Peronne, Somme (80), Picardie, France, A grandmother poses with her grandson in the studio, 1865; (add.info.: Peronne, Somme (80), Picardie, France

Background imagePicardy Collection: France, Picardie, Somme (80), Aault: group of children on the beach of Ault, 1910

France, Picardie, Somme (80), Aault: group of children on the beach of Ault, 1910
LUX4727403 France, Picardie, Somme (80), Aault: group of children on the beach of Ault, 1910; (add.info.: France, Picardie, Somme (80), Aault: group of children on the beach of Ault

Background imagePicardy Collection: France, Picardie, Oise (60), Senlis: General view with its churches, 1880 - church Saint Pierre

France, Picardie, Oise (60), Senlis: General view with its churches, 1880 - church Saint Pierre
LUX4703919 France, Picardie, Oise (60), Senlis: General view with its churches, 1880 - church Saint Pierre; (add.info.: France, Picardie, Oise (60), Senlis: General view with its churches

Background imagePicardy Collection: France, Picardie, Aisne (02), Laon: The cathedrale with the portal in restoration

France, Picardie, Aisne (02), Laon: The cathedrale with the portal in restoration
LUX4703748 France, Picardie, Aisne (02), Laon: The cathedrale with the portal in restoration, 1865 - Photographer Dolle 2 rue des cheniselles Laon; (add.info.: France, Picardie, Aisne (02)

Background imagePicardy Collection: Near Ville-au-Bois (Aisne, Picardy, France) the mud in a german trench, 1st world war

Near Ville-au-Bois (Aisne, Picardy, France) the mud in a german trench, 1st world war
1757156 Near Ville-au-Bois (Aisne, Picardy, France) the mud in a german trench, 1st world war; (add.info.: Near Ville-au-Bois (Aisne, Picardy, France) the mud in a german trench

Background imagePicardy Collection: In a church near Roye (Somme, France) : the sculpture of Christ in a chapel after german bombings

In a church near Roye (Somme, France) : the sculpture of Christ in a chapel after german bombings, 1st world war
1758710 In a church near Roye (Somme, France) : the sculpture of Christ in a chapel after german bombings, 1st world war, photo by Branger; (add.info.: In a church near Roye (Somme)

Background imagePicardy Collection: French soldiers in a former german canteen on Somme front (France)

French soldiers in a former german canteen on Somme front (France) taken with battle which took place in 1916
1756537 French soldiers in a former german canteen on Somme front (France) taken with battle which took place in 1916; (add.info)

Background imagePicardy Collection: Russian prisoners of Germans and delivered by Frenches during offensive in the villages in (Somme)

Russian prisoners of Germans and delivered by Frenches during offensive in the villages in (Somme), 1916
1756526 Russian prisoners of Germans and delivered by Frenches during offensive in the villages in (Somme), 1916; (add.info)

Background imagePicardy Collection: In Noyon (Oise, Picardy, France) passage of soldiers going at the front on march 20, 1917

In Noyon (Oise, Picardy, France) passage of soldiers going at the front on march 20, 1917
1756515 In Noyon (Oise, Picardy, France) passage of soldiers going at the front on march 20, 1917; (add.info.: In Noyon (Oise, Picardy, France) passage of soldiers going at the front on march 20

Background imagePicardy Collection: English advance on Somme front : Germans beating a retreat have destroyed bridges that English

English advance on Somme front : Germans beating a retreat have destroyed bridges that English have reconstructed 1916
1756510 English advance on Somme front : Germans beating a retreat have destroyed bridges that English have reconstructed 1916; (add.info.: English advance on Somme front)




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"Discover the Rich History and Beauty of Picardy, France" Immerse yourself in the captivating stories of Picardy, a region that witnessed both triumph and tragedy throughout history. From the heroic Battle of the Somme to the stunning architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral, this enchanting land offers a tapestry of experiences. Step back in time to 1916 and witness the Attack of the Ulster Division through James Prinsep Beadle's evocative artwork. Feel their courage as they fought valiantly on these very grounds. Then, marvel at Notre Dame Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Its grandeur stands tall amidst Amiens' charming streets. Venture further into Aisne and discover the 12th-century cathedral at Laon. Its ancient walls whisper tales from centuries past, inviting you to explore its sacred halls. In Nord-Picardy lies a breathtaking sight - fields adorned with vibrant poppies in remembrance of those who fell during battles like that depicted in John Frederick Herring's print from 1841. These crimson blooms serve as poignant reminders of sacrifice and resilience. As you delve deeper into history, encounter Rodin's powerful statue "The Burghers of Calais, " standing proudly before Calais Town Hall. This sculpture immortalizes bravery during times when conflict loomed large. Study maps showcasing gains made on Thiepval Ridge during World War I - testament to perseverance amidst unimaginable hardship faced by British soldiers on the Western Front. Finally, be inspired by acts of heroism near Compiegne where Royal Horse Artillery displayed unwavering valor in 1919. Their selflessness echoes throughout time. Picardy beckons travelers seeking not only picturesque landscapes but also an opportunity to connect with profound historical events that shaped our world today. Come experience this remarkable region where beauty intertwines with stories etched forever in its soil.