Brest Collection

WW2 poster, activities of 52 (Lowland) Division
Screen-print poster, published circa 1950, showing the activities of the 52nd Lowland Division during the Second World War, with a map of Northern Europe, and unit badges along the top and bottom

Fossil tooth of megalodon or megatooth shark Oceanopolis Brest Brittany France
MAB-908 Fossil tooth of megalodon or megatooth shark Oceanopolis Brest Brittany France Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Trotsky at Desk
LEON TROTSKY Russian statesman, at Brest- Litovsk 1918

Paris-Brest Race 1901
This year the Paris-Brest race, the senior French cycle race, is won by Maurice Garin

Anastasia Bitsenko going to Brest-Litovsk peace meeting
Anastasia Bitsenko (also spelt Biecenko and Bizenko) in a motor car on the way to the peace negotiations which led to the signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk on 3rd March 1918 between the Central

Kermorvan Lighthouse, Le Conquet, Brest, Finistère departement, Bretagne - Brittany, France
Kermorvan Lighthouse, Le Conquet, Brest, Finistère departement, Bretagne - Brittany, France

Yarn twisting. Yarn is a general term for a long continuous bundle of fibres. Here, fibres are being spun together to produce yarn

Brest-Litovsk buildings burn
Buildings on fire in the city of Brest-Litovsk. The city was captured by German forces in December 1915, and in March 1918 was the scene of the signing of a treaty which ended the war between Russia

Sawfish Pristis sp. member of the rays and sharks, Oceanopolis, Brest, Britanny, France, EU (rr)
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Petit Minou lighthouse, Plouzane, Brittany, France

Charles Terront won the Paris-Brest-Paris race on a Humber bicycle fitted with pneumatic tyres made by Michelin
5615886 Charles Terront won the Paris-Brest-Paris race on a Humber bicycle fitted with pneumatic tyres made by Michelin; (add.info)

Lord Kelvin receiving Transatlantic telegraph, apparatus in use
5311729 Lord Kelvin receiving Transatlantic telegraph, apparatus in use; (add.info.: Lord Kelvin (William Thomson) receiving Transatlantic telegraph, apparatus in use at Brest, France 1877

Portrait of the Bergeret de Grandcourt family, c. 1785. Creator: Mosnier, Jean Laurent (1743/44-1808)
Portrait of the Bergeret de Grandcourt family, c. 1785. Found in the collection of the Musee des beaux-arts, Brest

Phare du Petit Minou, Plouzane, Brest, Finistere departement, Bretagne - Brittany, France, Europe

Brest, Belarus. Cityscape Skyline In Spring Sunny Day. Bird's-eye View Of Simeon's Stylites Cathedral Church. Famous Historic Landmarks Brest, Belarus. Cityscape Skyline In Spring Sunny Day

Brest, Belarus. Aerial Bird's-eye View Of New Residential Multi-storey Houses. Cityscape Skyline In Sunny Spring Day Brest, Belarus

Brest, Belarus. Cityscape Skyline In Night Illuminations. Night Bird's-eye View Of Brest Market And Pedestrian Sovietskaya Street. Panorama, Panoramic Brest, Belarus

Brest, Belarus. Aerial Bird's-eye View Of Cityscape Skyline. Night Traffic In Residential District. Night Aerial View Of Railway Station. Panorama Brest, Belarus

Brest, Belarus. Brest Cityscape Skyline In Spring Day. Bird's-eye View Of Residential Districts. Aerial View Of Belarus Cinema And Pedestrian Brest, Belarus

Brest, Belarus. Cityscape Skyline In Evening Illuminations. Night Bird's-eye View Of Brest Market And Pedestrian Sovietskaya Street. Panorama Brest, Belarus

Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Creator: Taillasson, Jean-Joseph (1745-1809)
Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Found in the Collection of Musee des beaux-arts, Brest

Leon Trotsky at Brest-Litovsk, 7th January 1918, (1929)
Leon Trotsky at Brest-Litovsk, 7 January 1918. Trotsky led the Russian delegation at the peace negotiations with Germany, which eventually resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk on 3

Rocky coast at Pointe de Creac h with surf - France, Brittany, Finistere, Brest, Ouessant, Pointe de Creac h

Rocky coast at Pointe de Creac h - France, Brittany, Finistere, Brest, Ouessant, Pointe de Creac h

Rocky coast at Pointe de Pern - France, Brittany, Finistere, Brest, Ouessant, Pointe de Pern

Rocky coast at Pointe de Pern with lighthouse of Nividic in fog - France, Brittany, Finistere, Brest, Ouessant, Pointe de Pern

B-o-o-bs
Artem Pozdniakov

Panorama of Brest Victorian period

Place de la Concorde, Paris, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Place de la Concorde, Paris, 1860s. [One of eight sculptures of allegorical figures representing French cities]. Albumen print, stereocard

Pharaohs Handmaidens
BAL13788 Pharaohs Handmaidens by Collier, John (1850-1934); Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Monster Swing-Bridge at Brest (engraving)
1619831 Monster Swing-Bridge at Brest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monster Swing-Bridge at Brest)

Attack off Brest, Battle of Camaret, Brittany, France, 18 June 1694, part of the Nine Years War (1688-1697). English and Dutch ships attempted to seize the French port, but failed. Date: 1694

French sailor fom Brest
French sailor from Brest Date: circa 1890

Return from Morocco. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786429 Return from Morocco. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return from Morocco. Illustration for Le Rire, 8 February 1908)

The new searches for the Claw in the waters of Brest to recover the treasure of Egypt (colour litho)
2783604 The new searches for the Claw in the waters of Brest to recover the treasure of Egypt (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Camaret (colour litho)
2795507 Battle of Camaret (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Camaret)

Entrance to the port of Brest, showing the Pont de Recouvrance and the Pont Gueydon (colour photo)
3098806 Entrance to the port of Brest, showing the Pont de Recouvrance and the Pont Gueydon (colour photo) by French Photographer

Capture of the French frigate l Immortalite by the British frigate HMS Fisgard
6029448 Capture of the French frigate l Immortalite by the British frigate HMS Fisgard, commanded by Captain Thomas Byam Martin, off Brest, France, 20 October 1798 (litho) by English School

Ships moored on the Penfeld River, Brest, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
942783 Ships moored on the Penfeld River, Brest, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Military port at Brest, France. Postcard sent in 1913
660427 Military port at Brest, France. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Launch of the French armoured cruiser Leon Gambetta (colour litho)
2807701 Launch of the French armoured cruiser Leon Gambetta (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Launch of the French battleship Republique at Brest (colour litho)
2782317 Launch of the French battleship Republique at Brest (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the French battleship Republique at Brest)

Monument erected in Brest in memory of French soldiers who gave their lives for the nation (colour litho)
3099186 Monument erected in Brest in memory of French soldiers who gave their lives for the nation (colour litho) by Meaulle

Brest, Le Chateau (colour photo)
2804276 Brest, Le Chateau (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brest, Le Chateau)

The French Atlantic Telegraph, Arrival of the Great Eastern off Brest (engraving)
1104092 The French Atlantic Telegraph, Arrival of the Great Eastern off Brest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Atlantic Telegraph)

Band Afloat
Brass Band Musicians on a boat on The Nantes Brest Canal waterway France Date: circa 1983

Russo-German Negotiations at Brest-Litovsk 1918
Double page from The Illustrated London News, 12th January 1918, with photographs of the Bolshevist minister in London Maxim Litvinoff, Lenin

French naval squadron transporting President Loubet on his visit to Russia leaving Brest (colour litho)
2782287 French naval squadron transporting President Loubet on his visit to Russia leaving Brest (colour litho) by French School

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"Brest: A Captivating Tapestry of History, Nature, and Culture" Discover the multifaceted city of Brest, where history intertwines with natural wonders and vibrant traditions. From captivating World War II posters to the heroic activities of the 52 (Lowland) Division, this Breton gem has stories etched in its very fabric. Immerse yourself in ancient mysteries as you gaze upon the fossil tooth of a mighty megalodon shark at Oceanopolis Brest. Feel Trotsky's presence at his desk, a symbol of revolutionary ideals that once echoed through these streets. Transport yourself back to 1901 during the exhilarating Paris-Brest Race, an epic cycling event that still ignites passion today. Witness Anastasia Bitsenko embarking on her journey to the historic Brest-Litovsk peace meeting—a pivotal moment in shaping world events. Stand in awe before Kermorvan Lighthouse in Le Conquet, guarding over Brest with unwavering strength amidst Brittany's breathtaking landscapes. Delve into local craftsmanship as yarn twisting weaves tales of tradition and skill passed down through generations. Reflect on turbulent times when buildings burned during the fateful days of Brest-Litovsk negotiations between Richard von Kuhlmann and Count von Czernin. Oceanopolis unveils another marvel—the majestic sawfish Pristis sp. , showcasing nature's diversity beneath its waves. Find solace by Petit Minou lighthouse in Plouzane; let it guide your thoughts towards tranquility amidst Brittany's rugged beauty. While our journey encompasses many facets of this remarkable city, let us not forget its name can sometimes evoke playful associations too. But beyond such whimsical notions lies a place brimming with historical significance and natural splendor—Brest invites you to explore its rich tapestry firsthand.