Clermont Ferrand Collection

Formula One World Championship
Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus 25 took pole, victory and fastest race lap. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 27 June 1965

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Tyrrell 003 steered clear of tyre trouble to win the race. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 4 July 1972. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Chris Amon (NZL) was the star of the show in the new Matra Simca MS120D, taking pole position and recovering from a puncture whilst leading to finish third

Formula One World Championship
Wilson Fittipaldi (BRA) Brabham BT34, who finished eighth, leads Carlos Pace (BRA) Team Williams Politoys March 711 who retired with engine failure on lap 19

Formula One World Championship
Rolf Stommelen (GER) in the distinctive Eifelland March 721 finished sixteenth. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 4 July 1972. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Helmut Marko (AUT) BRM P160B was enjoying his strongest showing to date when his career was tragically ended by a piece of flint flung up by another car on lap nine that shattered his visor

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Tyrrell 003 steered clear of the troublesome kerbing to take the race victory. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 4 July 1972. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Jack Brabham (AUS) Brabham BT33 beat Denny Hulme (NZL) McLaren M14D to third place by less than a second. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 5 July 1970. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Patrick Depailler (FRA), making his GP debut in an Elf supported Tyrrell 004, suffers one of his two punctures in the race that caused him to not be classified as a finisher

Formula One World Championship
Brian Redman (GBR) was drafted in to drive the second McLaren M19A and he finished a creditable ninth. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 4 July 1972. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Jean-Pierre Beltoise (FRA) Matra Simca MS120 qualified second and was leading the race when a slow puncture and eventual fuel starvation ended his charge

Formula One World Championship
Wilson Fittipaldi (BRA) Brabham BT34, who finished eighth, leads Carlos Pace (BRA) Team Williams Politoys March 711 who retired with engine failure on lap 19

Formula One World Championship
Chris Amon (NZL) was the star of the show in the new Matra Simca MS120D, taking pole position and recovering from a puncture whilst leading to finish third

Formula One World Championship
Jo Siffert (SUI) March 701 crashed out of the race on lap 24. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 5 July 1970. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Lotus 72D finished second. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 4 July 1972. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Jacky Ickx (BEL) Ferrari 312B2 led second placed Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Lotus 72D before suffering a puncture and finishing a lowly eleventh. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 4 July 1972

Formula One World Championship
Chris Amon (NZL) was the star of the show in the new Matra Simca MS120D, taking pole position and recovering from a puncture whilst leading to finish third

Formula One World Championship
Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Brabham BT37 finished twelfth. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 4 July 1972. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Lotus 72D finished second. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 4 July 1972. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Jochen Rindt (AUT) Lotus 72C overcame being hit in the face by a stone in practice and suffering sickness from the track undulations to win the race. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 5 July 1970

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Tyrrell 003 steered clear of tyre trouble to win the race. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 4 July 1972. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Bob Anderson (GBR) Brabham BT11 was classified ninth but retired on lap 34 with faulty electrics. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 27 June 1965

Formula One World Championship
Jochen Rindt (AUT), Lotus Cosworth 49B, retired sick suffering from double vision. French Grand Prix, Rd5, Clermont-Ferrand, France. 6 July 1969. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Chris Amon (NZL) in the Ferrari 312, the only non-Cosworth engined car on the grid of 13 cars. He retired with engine failure. French Grand Prix, Rd5, Clermont-Ferrand, France. 6 July 1969

Formula One World Championship
Pole sitter and third place finisher Chris Amon (NZL) Matra Simca MS120D (Right) takes the lead at the start of the race with seventh placed Denny Hulme (NZL) McLaren M19C alongside him

Formula One World Championship
Jochen Rindt (AUT) Lotus 72C overcame being hit in the face by a stone in practice and suffering sickness from the track undulations to win the race. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 5 July 1970

Formula One World Championship
Chris Amon (NZL) in the Ferrari 312, the only non-Cosworth engined car on the grid of 13 cars. He retired with engine failure. French Grand Prix, Rd5, Clermont-Ferrand, France. 6 July 1969

Formula One World Championship
Wilson Fittipaldi (BRA) Brabham BT34 finished eighth. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 4 July 1972. BEST IMAGE

Fete Federale poster, May 1907 (colour litho)
PER358473 Fete Federale poster, May 1907 (colour litho) by Busset, Maurice (1879-1936); Private Collection

Large group of French Schoolgirls dressed as a deck of cards
Large group of French Schoolgirls from Clermont-Ferrand posing for a photograph wearing wonderful playing card costumes - the whole deck is featured, including Kings, Queens, Jacks

Jug from Clermont-Ferrand, France, 18th century, with escutcheon, foliage and inscription Convalescence de M. Rossignol Intendant d Auvergne, M. Peyrot Trezorier de Lordre, 26 Mars 1738

Plate with coat of arms from Clermont-Ferrand, France, 18th century. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur

La Maison Rouge trade card, the eve of the exams (chromolitho)
963866 La Maison Rouge trade card, the eve of the exams (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Maison Rouge, fabrics of all kind)

Notre-Dame-du-Port, Clermont-Ferrand (chromolitho)
974691 Notre-Dame-du-Port, Clermont-Ferrand (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notre-Dame-du-Port, Clermont-Ferrand)

Clermont-Ferrand, La Place De Jaude (colour photo)
2803444 Clermont-Ferrand, La Place De Jaude (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clermont-Ferrand, La Place De Jaude)

Le Pape Urbain prechant la Croisade a Clermont. Pope Urban II preaching the First Crusade, Clermont, France
6029299 Le Pape Urbain prechant la Croisade a Clermont. Pope Urban II preaching the First Crusade, Clermont, France, 1095 (engraving) by French School

Ms Fr 6465 Fol. 174 Urban II (c. 1035-99) Preaching the Crusade at Clermont in the Presence
XIR170418 Ms Fr 6465 Fol.174 Urban II (c.1035-99) Preaching the Crusade at Clermont in the Presence of King Philippe I (1053-1108) of France in 1095, from Les Grandes Chroniques de France

Entertainers also known as The Injured Child. Found in the Collection of Musee d Art Roger-Quilliot, Clermont-Ferrand

Pope Urban II at Clermont-Ferrand, France, in 1095, where he attended the Council of Clermont. The picture refers to his speech of November 27 when his call-to-arms launched the First Crusade

Formula One World Championship: Tim Schenken Surtees TS9B qualified an excellent fifth
Tim Schenken (AUS) Surtees TS9B qualified an excellent fifth, but fuel leaking in the cockpit, poorly fastened shoulder straps and fuel pump problems meant he finished a lowly seventeenth

Map of Clermont-Ferrand, France

Departement of Puy-de-Dome, France, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the departement of Puy-de-Dome, France. It is well-known for the Chaine-des-Puys, a north-south oriented chain of over 60 volcanoes

Region of Auvergne, France, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of Auvergne, France. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Region of Auvergne, France, Relief Map
Relief map of Auvergne, France. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Formula One World Championship: Chris Amon was the star of the show in the new Matra Simca MS120D
Chris Amon (NZL) was the star of the show in the new Matra Simca MS120D, taking pole position and recovering from a puncture whilst leading to finish third

Formula One World Championship: Pole sitter Jacky Ickx Ferrari 312B led the opening 14 laps of the race before dropping
Pole sitter Jacky Ickx (BEL) Ferrari 312B led the opening 14 laps of the race before dropping out with an engine failure. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 5 July 1970. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Jean-Pierre Beltoise Matra Simca MS120 qualified second
Jean-Pierre Beltoise (FRA) Matra Simca MS120 qualified second and was leading the race when a slow puncture and eventual fuel starvation ended his charge

Formula One World Championship: Alex Soler-Roig Lotus 49C failed to qualify on his third GP appearance
Alex Soler-Roig (ESP) Lotus 49C failed to qualify on his third GP appearance. French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 5 July 1970. BEST IMAGE

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Clermont-Ferrand, a city rich in history and culture, is beautifully depicted through various mediums. In the vibrant Fete Federale poster from May 1907, we catch a glimpse of the lively celebrations that once filled its streets. The image showcases a large group of French schoolgirls dressed as a deck of cards, adding an element of whimsy to the festivities. Delving into Clermont-Ferrand's past, an exquisite 18th-century jug from this enchanting city captivates with its intricate design and craftsmanship. Similarly, a plate adorned with the coat of arms from Clermont-Ferrand tells tales of nobility and heritage. Moving forward in time, La Maison Rouge trade card captures the anticipation on the eve of exams through chromolitho artistry. This piece transports us to another era when education held great importance in society. The architectural wonders are also showcased in these glimpses into Clermont-Ferrand's allure. Notre-Dame-du-Port stands tall and majestic in a chromolitho print while La Place De Jaude comes alive through vivid color photography. History enthusiasts will be enthralled by engravings depicting Pope Urban II preaching at Clermont during his call-to-arms for the First Crusade. These images transport us back to 1095 when his powerful words echoed through the city streets. Entertainers known as "The Injured Child" add their own touch of intrigue to this captivating place. Their performances surely left audiences mesmerized as they brought joy amidst any hardships faced by locals or visitors alike. Lastly, aerial views provide breathtaking panoramas showcasing Clermont-Ferrand's charm nestled within France's Puy-de-Dome Department and Auvergne Region, and is here that Pope Urban II attended the Council of Clermont in 1095 where he delivered his influential speech launching the First Crusade - an event immortalized by artists throughout history.