Caen Collection

Caen, France - Saint Etienne Church and Abbey (Abbaye aux Hommes), semi-circular apse and high school. Date: circa 1910s

Caen flight of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal near Devizes, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Cafe Gondree - the first house to be liberated on D Day, June 1944. Normandy, France. The cafe sits beside the Pegasus Bridge on the Caen Canal Date: 1992

The harbor, Caen, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Farmer of Harcourt, near Caen
5855705 Farmer of Harcourt, near Caen; (add.info.: Farmer of Harcourt, near Caen. Here is the mitre in profile. The women of Normandy are very fond of coarse red and blue colours)

Costume of the area of Caen
5855703 Costume of the area of Caen; (add.info.: Woman in costume of the area of Caen. In the background are sailing ships docked at the quay)

Servant in Caen
5855701 Servant in Caen; (add.info.: Servant girl in Caen. She wears a tall bavolet bonnet, and carries a basket. In the background can be seen the fish market and part of the church of Saint Pierre)

Costume of Caen
5855700 Costume of Caen; (add.info.: Costume of Caen. The bonnet is of great height, with the veils twisted over the crown of artificial flowers up to a point like a mitre)

View of Caen, France and the Orne River in the 19th century, from French Pictures by The Rev. Samuel G. Green, pub
5242659 View of Caen, France and the Orne River in the 19th century, from French Pictures by The Rev. Samuel G. Green, pub. 1878.

Caen
3078065 Caen; (add.info.: Photographic print of Caen, the capital of northern France's Lower Normandy region. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Young woman of Harcourt, near Caen
5855704 Young woman of Harcourt, near Caen; (add.info.: Young woman of Harcourt, near Caen. Caen had been a lace-making town since the reign of Henri IV)

Photographic print of Caen
3077675 Photographic print of Caen; (add.info.: Photographic print of Caen, the capital of northern France's Lower Normandy region. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Abbaye aux Hommes and Mairie de Caen, Caen, Normandy, France

Searching for isolated pockets of resistance and snipers, Canadians move cautiously through a rubble-strewn street of Caen. July 1944

France, Normandy Region, Calvados Department, Caen, Abbaye Aux Hommes abbey and Eglise St-Etienne church

France Caen Place Saint Gilles pre-1900

Workshop, Caen, France

France Caen workshop pre-1900

Plas St Giles, Caen, France

St. Pierre, Caen, 1830 (w/c on paper)
MAN329188 St. Pierre, Caen, 1830 (w/c on paper) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Law Courts, Caen, 1787 (engraving)
1721361 Law Courts, Caen, 1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Caen, France : law courts, engraving, 1787)

Caen: the washerwomen (colour litho)
3621995 Caen: the washerwomen (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caen: the washerwomen)

Caen: the hotel kitchen (colour litho)
3621992 Caen: the hotel kitchen (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caen: the hotel kitchen)

Washerwomen of Caen
3779479 Washerwomen of Caen by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Washerwomen of Caen, France in late 19th century. Beating washing with wooden mallets, and scrubbing laundry near river Orne. 1882)

Ruins of Caen, Normandy, after Allied artillery and air bombardment before the city was captured from the Germans
6015148 Ruins of Caen, Normandy, after Allied artillery and air bombardment before the city was captured from the Germans, World War II, July 1944 (photo) by English Photographer

Rambling Sketches, Caen (engraving)
1628241 Rambling Sketches, Caen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, Caen. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 June 1895)

Caen Wood
A view of Caen Wood in 1875 - the home of Lord Mansfield (1705-1793). Date: 1875

Swainston Manor, Isle of Wight, seat of Sir Fitzwilliam Barrington, 10th baronet. Built in the 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph

Le Bassin de Caen, 1887 (oil on canvas)
656600 Le Bassin de Caen, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Lepine, Stanislas Victor Edouard (1835-92); 73x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Bassin de Caen. Stanislas Lepine (1835-1892). Oil on canvas

Arms of the Pastry Guild of Caen (engraving)
XJF465197 Arms of the Pastry Guild of Caen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banniere de la corporation des patissiers de Caen; ); French, out of copyright

The Battle near Caen which is conquered by the King of England (engraving)
814436 The Battle near Caen which is conquered by the King of England (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Liberators Memorial, Escoville, Normandy
Escoville is inland and east of the River Orne, right in the area allocated to the Special Forces and Commandos, and blocking the route to Caen

Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, Lebisey, Normandy
This Memorial to the 2nd Battalion marks the German front line 6 June to 9 July 1944 during the intense fighting for Caen

Royal Norfolk Regiment Memorial, Bieville-Berville
The Norfolks were part of the 59th (Staffordshire) Division, a follow-up force that landed on 25 June and was heavily involved in the fighting for Caen - it vies with the 3rd Canadian Divison for

Walls of the Convent of St. Clare or Minoresses, 1797
Parts of the north and east walls of the Convent of St. Clare or Minoresses, founded 1293. After the fire of March 23, 1797. Walls of Caen stone and chalk, timber oak and chestnut

Caen, Tour des Gens d armes (colour photo)
2803508 Caen, Tour des Gens d armes (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caen, Tour des Gens d armes)

Victorian holidays - hotel at Caen
3779477 Victorian holidays - hotel at Caen by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Victorian holidays - English tourist family in 19th century arriving at hotel at Caen, France)

Church of St Pierre, at Caen (engraving)
3649505 Church of St Pierre, at Caen (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Pierre, at Caen. Eglishe de Saint-Pierre, a Caen)

59th (Staffordshire) Division Memorial St Contest
The 59th was one of the first formations into Caen on 9 July 1944. It had been the last to arrive at the end of June. It was nickname the Pithead Division after its sign

59th (South Staffs) Division Memorial Galmanche
The Division claims to be the first to enter Caen which it did on 9 July The small granite memorial was erected by the villagers of Sainte-Contest

St Etienne, Caen (engraving)
2780693 St Etienne, Caen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Etienne, Caen. Illustration for Pictorial Architecture of France by H H Bishop (SPCK)

The Discovery of Gold in Merionethshire, North Wales (engraving)
1591587 The Discovery of Gold in Merionethshire, North Wales (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Discovery of Gold in Merionethshire)

Quay at Caen; Quai a Caen, (oil on canvas)
656846 Quay at Caen; Quai a Caen, (oil on canvas) by Lepine, Stanislas Victor Edouard (1835-92); 55x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Quay at Caen; Quai a Caen. Stanislas Lepine (1835-1892)

Caen: the hotel (colour litho)
3621994 Caen: the hotel (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caen: the hotel. Illustration for Abroad by Thomas Crane and Ellen Houghton (Marcus Ward)

The Emperor and Empress passing through Caen (engraving)
2771621 The Emperor and Empress passing through Caen (engraving) by Gaildrau, Jules (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor and Empress passing through Caen)

London to Paris, Notes from an Artists Sketch Book (engraving)
1054396 London to Paris, Notes from an Artists Sketch Book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London to Paris, Notes from an Artists Sketch Book)

View up the canal from the lock gates at Caen, 1980-1900 (chromolitho)
942785 View up the canal from the lock gates at Caen, 1980-1900 (chromolitho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

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"Discover the historic charm of Caen, France - a city steeped in rich heritage and captivating landmarks. Marvel at the magnificent Saint Etienne Church and Abbey, standing as a testament to centuries of architectural brilliance. Take a leisurely stroll along the Caen flight of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal near Devizes, Wiltshire, immersing yourself in the tranquil beauty of nature. Step back in time at The Cafe Gondree, where history was made as it became the first house to be liberated on D-Day. Feel the weight of significance as you stand by its walls. Explore the picturesque harbor of Caen, France, with its bustling atmosphere and vibrant maritime culture. Uncover more historical treasures at Abbaye aux Hommes, an awe-inspiring abbey that showcases medieval craftsmanship. Transport yourself to pre-1900s through vintage photographs capturing Place Saint Gilles and Workshop scenes in Caen. Immerse yourself further into history with St. Pierre's exquisite 1830 watercolor painting depicting life in Caen during that era. Reflect upon World War II's impact as you witness British snipers vigilantly watching for enemy movement amidst this once war-torn city. Witness bravery firsthand as troops search for isolated pockets of resistance and snipers within Caen's streets during wartime struggles. " Embark on an unforgettable journey through time in Caen – where every corner tells a story waiting to be discovered.