Boulogne Collection

Poster advertising Boulogne sur Mer, France
Poster for French railways, advertising Boulogne sur Mer and its Casino

Blue Star Line poster to South America
Blue Star Line to South America, calling at Boulogne, Lisbon, Madeira, Tenerife, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. First class passengers only. circa 1925

WOMBAT 1864
PHASCOLYMUS LATIFRONS Wombats in the Jardin d Acclimatation in the bOIS DE Boulogne, Paris

Continental Boat Express
The (rear of) the double-headed Continental Boat Express train at Folkestone, Kent, England, the Southern terminal for the short sea route to Boulogne and Calais, France

Mahatma Gandhi sailing from Boulogne to Folkestone
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian nationalist and spiritual leader, sailing from Boulogne to Folkestone on 12 September 1931

Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne, 1869. Artist: Edouard Manet
Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne, 1869. Located in the collection at Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Come Lad, Slip Across and Help, recruiting poster from World War I, pub. by The
" Come Lad, Slip Across and Help", recruiting poster from World War I, pub. by The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London, 1915 (colour litho)

Autocar Poster -- Voiturette race at Boulogne, France
Autocar Poster -- Bablot driving a 3-litre Delage No.10 (left), chasing Boillots Peugeot, in the Voiturette race (for lightweight cars) at Boulogne, France. Date: 1911

Hesdin, Pas-de-Calais, France - Avenue de Boulogne Date: circa 1910s

Blanchard and Jeffries crossing English Channel
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jeffries crossing the English Channel by balloon. They left Dover, crossed the sea, and landed near Blanay, between Calais and Boulogne

Ladies Travelling 1399
La Dame de Courcy, one of queen Isabellas attendant ladies, returns to France when king Richard II is deposed : she and her luggage are seen landing at Boulogne

Continental Boat Express
The Continental Boat Express Boat Express train on the viaduct at Folkestone, Kent, England, en route to Calais and Boulogne, France

Napoleon at Boulogne
At Boulogne, he looks across the Channel and wishes there was a tunnel whereby he could invade England

The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier
3732772 The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1756-1783)

Cyclists on the way to the Bois du Boulogne, Paris, France in the 19th century
1000893 Cyclists on the way to the Bois du Boulogne, Paris, France in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Distribution of the Cross of the Legion of Honour at Boulogne, 16 August 1804. Engraving
543863 Distribution of the Cross of the Legion of Honour at Boulogne, 16 August 1804. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French crowds cheer Scots soldiers arriving at Boulogne, France with the British Expeditionary Force during WWI (litho)
3252894 French crowds cheer Scots soldiers arriving at Boulogne, France with the British Expeditionary Force during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

First manned free balloon flight, Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 21 November 1783
528357 First manned free balloon flight, Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 21 November 1783, in Montgolfier (hot air) balloon from the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France

Group of Female Bathers at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Date: circa 1909

A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne, 1840. Dandy in top hat and coat with monocle and whip driving a one-horse gig, woman in ermine-trim cape over a pink dress, bonnet and ermine muff

Filming of a series of "Terry and June", where they go on a day trip to
Filming of a series of " Terry and June", where they go on a day trip to Boulogne, they are pictured in a supermarket

ELEPHANT CARRYING LOG
This Indian elephant is a resident in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris but helps to carry logs when the trees are cut down and apparently makes himself generally useful. Date: 1930s

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, 19th century. Creator: J Jenkins
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Luke 2: 28: Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord

Paddle steamer, Boulogne Harbour, France

Boulogne Harbour, France, early 1900s

Folkestone Harbour Ferry to Boulogne early 1900s

Le Lac du Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France Date: circa 1907

The Restaurant Paillard at the Pre-Catelan, Paris
An exteriror view of the Restaurant Paillard at the Pre-Catelan, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

Exterior garden of the Ermitage de Longchamp, Paris, 1920s
Exterior garden of the Ermitage de Longchamp, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, showing the music kiosk and outside seating Date: 1920s

Interior of the Veranda Ermitage de Longchamp, Paris, 1920s
Interior of the Veranda Ermitage de Longchamp, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

Rose pergolas - Rose garden at Bagatelle, Bois de Boulogne
A view of the rose pergolas in the Rose garden looking toward the chateau at Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne, 1920s Date: 1920s

Chateau and the Rose garden at Bagatelle - Bois de Boulogne
A view of the Chateau and the Rose garden at Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne, 1920s Date: 1920s

Chalet du Polo at Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne
An external view of the Chalet du Polo at Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne, 1920s Date: 1920s

Interior of the Armenonville, Bois de Boulogne
A view of the interior of Armenonville (Pavillon d'Armenonville), one of the society rendezvous in Bois de Boulogne, 1920s Date: 1920s

Garden open air restaurant of the Chateau de Madrid, Paris
The garden open air restaurant of the Chateau de Madrid, in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1920s - one of the most prestigious of the summer nightclubs-cabarets - dancings Date: 1920s

Ticket for Longchamps Hippodrome, 6 June 1867
Ticket for revue at Longchamps Hippodrome, 6 June 1867, for Baron de Bourgoing. Date: 1867

Second Empire fashions in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris Date: circa 1850s

Tower Of Calais
An etching of the Tour du Guet, a watchtower in Calais, northern France, dating from 1214, when Philip I, Count of Boulogne built fortifications in the town

Boulogne
This oil painting shows a waterside scene of the city of Boulogne-sur-Mer, along the north coast of France. The use of repetition in form and shapes is used in different aspects

Bathing Hour at Boulogne-sur-Mer, Northern France - Bathing Machines and view of the Casino. Date: 1918

French Herring Fleet
A group of civilians watching in Boulogne watching the French herring fleet go out to sea. Traditional working-class fisherman village folk are seen here

Judith and Holofernes, 1624, by Valentin de Boulogne
Valentin de Boulogne (1591-1632). French Baroque painter. Judith and Holofernes, 1624. Oil on canvas. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

Camouflaged Ships at Boulogne
An oil painting depicting some camouflaged ships at boulogne, France, with Australian troops landing. Painted by an official Australian marine war artist. Date: circa 1919

Auteuil
Oil painting showing a bunch of racehorses jumping over an obstacle at blistering pace, using a blurred effect. The venue of this race is Auteuil Hippodrome, on Route des Lacs

DRYDEN/DIE DAME/120/CAR
This illustration is entitled Beauty Competition for Cars in the Bois de Boulogne. With mingling civilian and military dress, Dryden captures lurking menace behind Summer beauty. Date: 1928

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer, 1906 (print)
530528 Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer, 1906 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer

Newly introduced dog section of the Paris police making arrests in the Bois de Boulogne, 1907 (print)
538322 Newly introduced dog section of the Paris police making arrests in the Bois de Boulogne, 1907 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal, Paris)

The Lord Mayor of London at Boulogne, Fisherwomen presenting a Bouquet to the Lady Mayoress (engraving)
1053350 The Lord Mayor of London at Boulogne, Fisherwomen presenting a Bouquet to the Lady Mayoress (engraving) by Durand

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"Boulogne: A Captivating Coastal Gem" Step into the past with a vintage poster advertising Boulogne sur Mer, France, where azure waters and sandy beaches await. Embark on an adventure with the Blue Star Line poster to South America, promising exotic destinations and unforgettable experiences. Transport yourself back to 1864 as you discover WOMBAT, the Continental Boat Express that whisked travelers away to new horizons. Even Mahatma Gandhi himself sailed from Boulogne to Folkestone, leaving his mark on this historic port. Immerse yourself in artistry as Edouard Manet's masterpiece "Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne" transports you to a serene night by the harbor. Feel the patriotic fervor of World War I through a recruiting poster urging young men: "Come Lad, Slip Across and Help. " Witness thrilling races at Boulogne with an Autocar Poster showcasing Voiturette racecars zooming through its streets. Join Blanchard and Jeffries as they make history crossing the English Channel in their daring feat. Experience timeless elegance with Ladies Travelling 1399, capturing boulevards lined with sophistication in Hesdin, Pas-de-Calais - Avenue de Boulogne awaits your exploration. Indulge in wanderlust once more aboard the Continental Boat Express; let it carry you across oceans towards endless possibilities. Discover why Boulogne has captivated hearts for centuries – its charm is simply irresistible.