Near Albert Collection

Battle of the Somme, First World War, July 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Battle of the Somme, First World War, July 1916, (c1920). Map of northern France showing Successive Stages of Advance at the Fricourt Salient...British line in black, Enemy Defences [Germans] in red

Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge... 1916, (c1920)
Map showing approximately the area gained on the Thiepval Ridge between September 14 and October 31, 1916, (c1920). The British line in northern France during the Battle of the Somme

King George V at the Somme, northern France, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
King George V at the Somme, northern France, First World War, c1916, (c1920). His Majestys Visit to the Somme Battle-field

Back from Pozieres: Australian machine-gunners... First World War, 1916, (c1920)
Back from Pozieres: Australian machine-gunners returning from the trenches, First World War, 1916, (c1920). ANZAC soldiers on the Western Front in northern France

The Battles of the Ancre, northern France, First World War, 1916-1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Battles of the Ancre, northern France, First World War, 1916-1917, (c1920)....map illustrating the successive British advances from October, 1916, to February 28, 1917

British soldiers in the trenches at Thiepval Wood, France, First World War, 1916, (1935). Not cave-men, but men of the Border Regiment occupying the Front Line trenches in Thiepval Wood

An evening in the reserve trenches at Beaumont Hamel, France, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail. (Colorised black and white print)

Soldiers crossing the river Ancre, Battle of the Somme, France, World War I, 1916. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Soldiers crossing the river Ancre, Battle of the Somme, France, World War I, 1916. Scene during the Allied attack on Thiepval Ridge. Stereoscopic card detail

King George V (1865-1936) at St Georges Hill, near Fricourt, 10th August 1916, (1936)
King George V (1865-1936) (1936) with General Sir Henry Seymour Rawlinson and General Congreve at St Georges Hill, near Fricourt, 10th August 1916

The village of Mametz after the July bombardment, Battle of the Somme, 1916, (c1920)
The village of Mametz after the July bombardment, Battle of the Somme, France, 1916, (c1920). Destruction during the First World War

French machine gunners sweeping a road, Courcelles, south-east of Montdidier, France, 9 June 1918

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"Near Albert: A Glimpse into the Battle of the Somme, First World War" Step back in time to July 1916, as we explore the haunting landscapes near Albert during the infamous Battle of the Somme. This collection of captivating images offers a poignant glimpse into one of history's most devastating conflicts. With an air of mystery surrounding their origins, these photographs from around c1920 depict significant moments and locations during this tumultuous period. One such image is a map showcasing the hard-fought gains on Thiepval Ridge – a testament to the bravery and sacrifice exhibited by soldiers on both sides. In another snapshot frozen in time, King George V stands amidst northern France's war-torn landscape. His presence serves as a reminder that even royalty could not escape witnessing firsthand the horrors unleashed upon humanity during this global conflict. The resilience and camaraderie displayed by Australian machine-gunners returning from Pozieres are immortalized in yet another photograph. These brave men endured unimaginable hardships but remained steadfast in their duty to protect their comrades-in-arms. Captured German prisoners stand as stark reminders that war knows no boundaries or nationalities. Their faces tell stories of loss, fear, and perhaps even hope for peace amid chaos. Moving further along this historical journey, we encounter scenes from The Battles of Ancre – fierce engagements that raged across northern France between 1916 and 1917. These battles left scars etched deep into both land and memory alike. British soldiers huddled within trenches at Thiepval Wood evoke feelings of claustrophobia mixed with unwavering determination. Their stoic expressions reveal glimpses into lives forever changed by war's relentless grip. As evening descends upon Beaumont Hamel's reserve trenches, we witness weary soldiers seeking solace amidst relentless turmoil, and is here where bonds were forged through shared hardship and where hope flickered like candlelight against the darkness.