Armentieres Collection

Australian troops in trench, near Armentieres, France, WW1
Troops of the 2nd Australian Division in a front line trench at Croix du Bac, near Armentieres, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 18 May 1916

Armentieres - Le Pont de Nieppe. During World War I, in April 1918, German forces shelled Armentieres with mustard gas. British troops were forced to evacuate the area but German troops could not

The Daughter Of Mademoiselle From Armentieres
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Daughter Of Mademoiselle From Armentieres, words and music by Tommie Connor and Reub Silver

Nieppe, just outside Northern boundary of Armentieres, WW1
Nieppe - just outside the Northern boundary of Armentieres. The old Mill, where eggs and fresh milk could be obtained almost up to the time the Bosche attacked

Armentieres area, billets on front edge of town, WW1
My return to France in February 1917 as Officer commanding 505th Field Co. RE, found me once again in the Armentieres area with billets on the front edge of the town

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 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

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

Damaged exterior of the Church of St Vst, Armentieres, France, World War I, c1914-c1918 Artist: Nightingale & Co
Damaged exterior of the Church of St Vst, Armentieres, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card detail

House destroyed by a bomb, Armentieres, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Nightingale & Co
House destroyed by a bomb, Armentieres, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Damage to the Church of Notre Dame, Armentieres, France, World War I, 1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Damage to the Church of Notre Dame, Armentieres, France, World War I, 1918. View after the Battle of the Lys (Fourth Battle of Ypres)

Lance-Corporal Joseph Tombs Vc With One Of Four Wounded Comrades He Saved Near Armentieres France June 16 1915 So Earning Victoria Cross From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe Published London 1916

Comic postcard, drunkard in cemetery Date: 20th century

Captured British tank in Armentieres, France, WW1
German soldiers accompany a captured British tank through a muddy street in Armentieres, northern France, during the First World War, with a lorry driving alongside. 1918

The London Motor Bus at the Front, WW1
London buses in use at the Front to transport British infantry soldiers who are pictured hurrying to fill the gaps in the Armentieres-Ypres line in November 1914

A straight stem pipe, finely hand carved - WWI
A straight stem pipe, finely hand carved by and belonging to Driver P. S. Wilson, a lorry driver with the Army Service Corps. during the First World War. Signature on base of pipe - P. S. WILSON

ARMENTIERES Coat of Arms
ARMENTIERES. Coat of Arms. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

National Professional School at Armentieres - Fire Drill
The National Professional School at Armentieres in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region in northern France. The boys undertaking a fire drill with buckets ladders and a hand pump Date: circa 1908

Armentieres - Le Pont de Nieppe. During World War I, in April 1918, German forces shelled Armentieres with mustard gas. British troops were forced to evacuate the area but German troops could not

Portuguese prisoners handing over gas masks, WW1
Portuguese soldiers taken prisoner in the Battle of Armentieres (Battle of the Lys) handing over their gas masks at a collecting point, Flanders, First World War. Date: April 1918

Australian soldier, Croix du Bac near Armentieres, WW1
An Australian soldier in a front line trench at Croix du Bac, near Armentieres, northern France, during the First World War. He is using a wind direction indicator as an anti-gas precaution

German troops in Armentieres, France, WW1
German troops in Armentieres, northern France, during the First World War. Date: April 1918

British troops relaxing, Croix du Bac, near Armentieres, WW1
British troops relaxing at Croix du Bac, near Armentieres, northern France, during the First World War. An elderly Frenchwoman is serving them with coffee in china cups. Date: May 1916

Australian soldiers, Croix du Bac near Armentieres, WW1
Australian soldiers in a front line trench at Croix du Bac, near Armentieres, northern France, during the First World War. They are using a mirror periscope. Date: 18 May 1916

Bridge construction WWI
Construction of a bridge at Armentieres in France during World War I

Removing treasures for safety 1918
British soldiers removing sacred artworks from Armentieres church for safety on the Western Front in France during World War I in February 1918

Armetieres 1918
A British shell bursting in Armentieres and a soldier running to evacuate the town on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1918

Battle of Armentieres 1918
Captured English positions at the Battle of Armentieres on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1918

War Memorial, Armentieres, Nord Pas de Calais, France, Europe

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"Armentieres: A Frontline Journey Through World War I" Step back in time to the trenches near Armentieres, France, during WW1 as Australian troops bravely fought for their country. The haunting image of soldiers huddled together, enduring the harsh realities of war, reminds us of their unwavering courage. In the midst of chaos and destruction, a ray of hope emerged through "The Daughter Of Mademoiselle From Armentieres. " This heartwarming tale showcases the resilience and spirit of those who called this town home. Le Pont de Nieppe served as a vital lifeline just outside the northern boundary of Armentieres. In April 1918, it witnessed countless brave souls crossing its path towards an uncertain future. Their sacrifice will forever be etched into history. As we explore the billets on the front edge of town in Armentieres area during WW1, we can only imagine the mix of emotions felt by these soldiers. Amidst fear and uncertainty, they found solace in camaraderie and shared experiences that bound them together. Neuve Chapelle stands as a stark reminder of one intense battleground where lives were lost but never forgotten. The echoes from 1915 still resonate today – a testament to human endurance amidst unimaginable horrors. Flanders became synonymous with tragedy during WW1; its theater transformed into an unforgiving stage for conflict. Yet within this desolation lies stories untold - tales that remind us how even amidst darkness, humanity's indomitable spirit shines through. Hostile aircraft sightings added another layer to an already perilous existence for those stationed near Armentieres. With danger lurking above at all times, bravery soared alongside these planes as heroes defended against aerial threats from above. The Church St Vst bore witness to devastation inflicted upon Armentieres during WW1 - its damaged exterior standing as a somber reminder that no place was spared from the ravages of war.