Lemnos Collection

Russian Refugee Camp at Mudros, Greece (Island of Lemnos), housing Russians driven out by the Bolsheviks following the 1917 revolution

Island of Lemnos, Greece in the northern part of the Aegean Sea. Front view. Date: circa 1910s

Island of Limnos (Lemnos), Greece, Europe

WW1 - The Anglo-French fleet at Lemnos Island, Moudros, Greece. Moudros was used as an Allied Base during the Dardanelles Campaign during the First World War. circa 1915

View of Moudros, Lemnos Island, Greece. Date: circa 1910s

Moudros, Lemnos, Greece - The British Cemetery Date: 1922

Moudros, Lemnos, Greece - The Interior of the Greek Church Date: 1922

Moudros, Lemnos, Greece - Laundry in the open air - washing clothes by rubbing the garments against large stones and then drying over walls and on fences in the hot sun. Date: 1922

Moudros, Lemnos, Greece - Curing Skins. The sheepskins were used to make shoes, which proved popular purchases for the British Naval personnel who visited Moudros. Date: 1922

Blind Orion Searching for the Rising Sun, 1658 (oil on canvas)
3740456 Blind Orion Searching for the Rising Sun, 1658 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 119.1x182.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Church at Moudros, Lemnos, Greece, WW1
Church at Moudros, on the island of Lemnos, Greece. The town was used as an Allied base during the Dardanelles Campaign, hence the presence of British soldiers. Date: circa 1915

How the Greeks sent after Philoctetes the bowman
1192661 How the Greeks sent after Philoctetes the bowman by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English

The naval Battle of Chesma. The naval Battle of Lemnos. 1770, 1771. Private Collection

La Fiesta De Venus, (The Worship of Venus), 1518-1519, (c1934). Artist: Titian
La Fiesta De Venus, (The Worship of Venus), 1518-1519, (c1934). Depicts a Roman rite of worship conducted in honour of the goddess Venus each 1 April

French sailors in a camp in Moudros, Lemnos, Greece, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 12 August 1915

Philoctetes Island Lemnos 1510-1515 Workshop
Philoctetes on the Island of Lemnos, c. 1510-1515. Workshop of Giovanni Maria Mosca (Italian, 1495/99-1574). Marble; overall: 29 x 23 x 8.5 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 x 3 3/8 in.)

Kitchener inspecting troops at Mudros, WW1
Sketches at the advanced base depot in Lemnos. Lord Kitchener making a surprise inspection of reinforcements at the Advanced Base Depot in Mudros on the Island of Lemnos

Return of Vulcan with Bacchus, Pieter Serwouters, Jacob Matham, 1616 - 1657

World War I 1914-1918. French marines at Moudros, a small Greek port on the island of Lemnos in the Eastern Aegean. From Le Pays de France, 12 August 1915

Icterine Warbler (Hippolais icterina) adult, summer plumage, perched on twig, Lemnos, Greece, April

Eastern Olivaceous Warbler (Iduna pallida) adult, summer plumage, foraging in bush, Lemnos, Greece, May

Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica melanoleuca) black-throated form, adult male, summer plumage, perched on bush, Lemnos, Greece, April

Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria) immature female, first summer plumage, foraging amongst thistles, Lemnos, Greece, May

Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria) adult male, summer plumage, perched in bush, Lemnos, Greece, May

Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) adult, standing on lichen covered rocks, Lemnos, Greece, April

Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) and Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) two adults, summer plumage, feeding together on migration, Lemnos, Greece, April

Eleonoras Falcon (Falco eleonorae) dark morph, adult, in flight, Lemnos, Greece, April

Eleonoras Falcon (Falco eleonorae) pale morph, adult, feeding on Eurasian Scops-owl (Otus scops) prey, Lemnos, Greece, April

Eastern Bonellis Warbler (Phylloscopus orientalis) adult, summer plumage, perched on twig with flowerbuds, Lemnos, Greece, May

Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) immature female, perched on twig, Lemnos, Greece, May

Lesser Grey Shrike (Lanius minor) immature, first winter plumage, perched on twig, Lemnos, Greece, September

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult, in alert posture, perched on beam of building, Lemnos, Greece, April

Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) adult male, in flight, feeding in mid-air, Lemnos, Greece, April

Male head carved in volcanic stone, From Lemnos
Male head carved in volcanic stone. From Lemnos, 19th century BC, Architectural relief, possibly of apotropaic character. With memories of prehistoric expression in its morphology

British soldiers on Castro Beach, Lemnos, WW1
British soldiers relaxing on Castro Beach, on the Greek island of Lemnos, during the First World War. Date: 29 December 1915

Gallipoli preparation WWI
Transports for the Gallipoli expedition at Lemnos during World War I

Mudros Harbour WWI
A view of Mudros Harbour on Lemnos Island off the Turkish coast, with a British airship passing ovehead during World War I

Disembarking in Mudros WWI
5th Battalion Connaught Rangers disembarking the Clacton at Mudros before going to Gallipoli during World War I

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"Discovering Lemnos: A Journey through History and Culture" Step back in time to the Russian Refugee Camp at Mudros, Greece, where stories of resilience and hope unfolded during a tumultuous era. Explore the picturesque Island of Lemnos, Greece, with its breathtaking landscapes and rich heritage that captivates every visitor. Immerse yourself in the enchanting Island of Limnos (Lemnos), where ancient legends come alive amidst stunning vistas. Marvel at the panoramic view of Moudros on Lemnos Island, Greece - a sight that once witnessed the might of WW1's Anglo-French fleet anchoring in its tranquil waters. Pay your respects at Moudros, Lemnos, Greece - The British Cemetery dating back to 1922. Feel a sense of solemnity as you step inside the Greek Church's interior - an architectural gem steeped in history. Witness daily life unfold before your eyes as laundry is washed by rubbing garments against large stones under the hot sun. Experience tradition firsthand as sheepskins are cured for making shoes – popular purchases among British Naval personnel who frequented Moudros. Let your imagination soar like Blind Orion Searching for the Rising Sun depicted in a captivating oil painting from 1658. Visit churches scattered across Moudros on Lemnos Island, Greece – silent witnesses to both war and peace throughout history. Relive how ancient Greeks sent after Philoctetes the bowman through tales passed down generations. Uncover their ingenuity and resourcefulness while exploring this remarkable island. Lemnos beckons with its untold stories etched into every corner – an island brimming with historical significance and natural beauty waiting to be discovered by intrepid travelers like you.