Lille Collection

British trooper meets French woman on the road to Lille, WW1
A poignant scene captured by the Sphere magazines special artist, Fortunino Matania showing a British trooper riding through a devastated French landscape and stopping to speak to a French woman

Opera and Chamber of Commerce, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Interior of Lille Cathedral, the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Treille, Lille, France

September 2019
Europe, European, France, French Flanders, Historic Buildings, Lille, Lille Chamber of Commerce, Lille Chamber of Commerce and Belfry, Louis-Marie Cordonnier, Neo-Flemish, Sunset, Western Europe

Winston Churchill watching 47th Division at Lille, France
Winston Churchill as a War Office minister, sitting with others on a grandstand at Lille, France, watching the march past of the 47th (2nd London)

Soldiers in Lille 1918
British soldiers greeted by children in Lille on the Western Front in France during World War I in 1918

CLAUDE CHAPPE 1763-1805
CLAUDE CHAPPE French Engineer. Invented a telegraph system employing visual semaphore signals. With his brother, he erected signals between Paris & Lille

Place du General de Gaulle, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Chemistry Institute - Lille, France
Chemistry Institute - Rue Barthelemy Delespaul, Lille, France Date: 1907

France / Lille
The centre of the town on a market day

Saint Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy, ca 1620-1625. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Saint Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy, ca 1620-1625. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Sikorsky S-55, OO-SHA, of Sabena, at Lille heliport

Lille Cathedral, the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Treille, Lille, France

Rihour Palace and the Aux Lillois Victims of the Wars Monument, Rihour Square, Lille, France

Interior of The Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Lille, France

The Grand Place and Lille Chamber of Commerce Belfry at Dusk, Lille, France

The Grand Hall of Lille Opera House, Lille, France

Lille Chamber of Commerce and Belfry, Lille, France

Old Buildings in Lion d Or Square, Lille, France

The Grand Place, Lille Chamber of Commerce Belfry and Old Stock Exchange, Lille, France

Shopping Street, Lille, France

The Ma ert Confectionery, Lille, France
The Meert Confectionery, Lille, France

The Church of the Sacred Heart, Lille, France

The Grand Place and Column of the Goddess at Dusk, Lille, France

The Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Lille, France

The Grand Place and Lille Chamber of Commerce Belfry, Lille, France

Gray vintage map of Lille downtown France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Sepia vintage map of Lille downtown France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Gray vintage map of Lille France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Sepia vintage map of Lille France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Lille France Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Lille, France

Lille France pre-1900

Quesnoy-sur-Deule - commune in the Nord department, France
Quesnoy-sur-Deule - The Railway Station - a commune in the Nord department in northern France, part of the Metropole Europeenne de Lille. Date: circa 1910

Poster, Dunlop Tyres Date: circa 1900

Poster, Regional Car Show, Palais Rameau, Lille, France
Poster, 11th Regional Car Show, Palais Rameau, Lille, France, 7 to 21 November 1926 Date: 1926

Flagon, Lille, Mid 19th century. Creator: Caron aLille
Flagon, Lille, Mid 19th century

In the Garden, ca 1904. Creator: Martin, Henri (1860-1943)
In the Garden, ca 1904. Found in the Collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Lille (engraving)
3655011 Lille (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lille. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

General de France, new commander of the 1st Corps of the French Army, entering Lille (colour litho)
2818371 General de France, new commander of the 1st Corps of the French Army, entering Lille (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General de France)

Lille, Facade O de l Eglise Saint-Maurice (colour photo)
2803544 Lille, Facade O de l Eglise Saint-Maurice (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lille, Facade O de l Eglise Saint-Maurice)

The Station, Lille (colour photo)
3093675 The Station, Lille (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Station, Lille. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Lille Gate in the Ypres ramparts seen across the moat
Ypres is a walled city and it has several routes into it. The two most well-known of its gates through the ramparts are via the Menin Gate (on the old road to Menin)

Statue of French general and colonial governor Louis Faidherbe erected at Lille, 1896 (engraving)
6000552 Statue of French general and colonial governor Louis Faidherbe erected at Lille, 1896 (engraving) by French School

Maurice Frigara (1874-1959). Orchestral conductor, born in Lille, France Date: circa 1912

Plate decorated with playing cards from Lille. Hand-finished chromolithograph by Ris Paquot from his General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur, Paris, 1874

Plates from Lille, 18th century: cupids holding a banner reading Maitre d Aligne from 1767, and plate decorated with gold, blue and white foliage

Ceramic plate from North Lille, decorated with a hunting scene. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur, Paris, 1874

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"Lille: A Tapestry of History and Culture Unfolds in the Heart of France" In September 2019, amidst the vibrant streets of Lille, a city steeped in rich history, one can't help but be captivated by its fascinating past. As if frozen in time, Lille echoes with tales from World War I when British troopers crossed paths with French women on their way to this very destination. The grandeur is evident through its architectural marvels such as the Opera and Chamber of Commerce that stand proudly as symbols of prosperity and artistic excellence. Inside the magnificent walls Cathedral, also known as the Basilica Notre Dame de la Treille, visitors are transported to a realm where spirituality intertwines seamlessly with breathtaking beauty. Looking back at wartime struggles, soldiers who once roamed these streets left an indelible mark on Lille's landscape. It was here that Winston Churchill himself observed the valiant efforts of the 47th Division during those tumultuous years. Luminaries like Claude Chappe have also graced this city with their presence. The inventor behind optical telegraphy revolutionized communication systems during his time and forever etched his name into history books. As you wander through Place du General de Gaulle, it becomes apparent that Lille continues to thrive as a center for commerce and innovation. The Chemistry Institute stands tall as a testament to scientific progress made within these hallowed halls. To truly appreciate Lille's allure, take a glimpse at vintage maps showcasing its transformation over time. From gray tones representing yesteryears to sepia hues evoking nostalgia – each map tells stories untold about this enchanting downtown area nestled in northern France. Step into Lille today and immerse yourself in its captivating blend of old-world charm and modern vitality. This city embodies resilience while embracing its remarkable heritage – an experience not easily forgotten amidst Europe's cultural tapestry.