Dunkirk, France - Saint Eloi Church nave and belfry, WW1
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Dunkirk, France - Saint Eloi Church nave and belfry, WW1
The interior of the nave of the Saint Eloi Church in Dunkirk (Dunkerque), showing the belfry tower, and damage from WW1 bombing.
1914-1918
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Media ID 14379636
© The Roseries Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Belfries Belfry Bombing Churches Damage Damaged Debris Dunkerque Dunkirk Eloi Jan16 Nave Rubble Ruin Ruined Towers
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This evocative photograph captures the interior of the Saint Eloi Church in Dunkirk, France, during the aftermath of World War I. The image showcases the nave of the Gothic church, its soaring arches and intricate details now marred by the devastating effects of war. At the heart of the scene stands the belfry tower, its once proud structure now reduced to a shell, a testament to the destructive power of conflict. The rubble and debris scattered throughout the church serve as a poignant reminder of the destruction wrought upon this historic building during the 1914-1918 war. The Saint Eloi Church, also known as the Church of Our Lady of the Trees, is a significant landmark in Dunkirk, and its survival through the tumultuous years of the First World War is a testament to its resilience and the enduring spirit of the community that cherishes it. This photograph, taken from The Roseries Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the indelible mark that war leaves on the world around us.
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