Somme Collection (page 7)

Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI at Pecquigny, 1475 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI at Pecquigny, 1864. Edward IV, ( 1442-1483) and Louis XI, (1423-1483) making an alliance at the Treaty of Picquigny negotiated for peace on 29 August 1475 between

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

Damaged interior of Albert Cathedral, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Nightingale & Co
Damaged interior of Albert Cathedral, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card detail

The Sun going down over no mans land on the Somme, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Hundreds of German guns captured at Couralette, France, Battle of Somme, World War I, 1916. Stereoscopic card detail

High explosive shells bursting in Mametz Wood, France, World War I, 1916. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
High explosive shells bursting in Mametz Wood, Somme, France, World War I, 1916. Mametz Wood was the objective of the 38th (Welsh) Division at the Battle of the Somme

Mine crater at La Boiselle, the Somme, France, World War I, c1916-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Mine crater at La Boiselle, the Somme, France, World War I, c1916-c1918. The crater was created by a massive underground mine placed in tunnels beneath the German lines by British sappers of

Engineers repairing a light railway, Hangard, France, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Engineers repairing a light railway, Hangard, France, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Aerial view of the ruins of the town and basilica of Albert, France, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

The front line at Ovillers, Battle of the Somme, Picardy, France, July 1916 (1935). From A Concise History of the World, introduction by Sir John AR Marriott (Associated Newspapers Ltd, 1935)

A wood in the Somme area, France, 1916, (c1920). Destruction during the First World War. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

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

Combat between the French and English cavalry at the passage of the Somme
Combat between the French and English cavalries at the passage of the Somme. From Cassells Illustrated History of England

Indian cavalry after their charge, Somme, France, First World War, 14 July 1916, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War

A tank in action on the Western Front, Somme, France, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War

British troops on the Somme Heights, France, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War 1914-1918

French cavalry on a reconnaissance mission, Somme, France, 1914. In the face of machine guns, modern artillery and barbed wire

The ruins of Albert, Somme, France, 23 September 1914. Albert was the scene of fierce fighting in September 1914, and was close to the front line throughout the war

The ruined town and church bell tower of Albert, Somme, France, 22 August 1918. Albert was the scene of fighting in the Battle of the Somme in 1916 when it was largely reduced to rubble

British soldiers exploring the ruins of Albert, Somme, France, 22 August 1918. Albert was the scene of fighting in the Battle of the Somme in 1916 when it was largely reduced to rubble

French troops using flamethrowers to flush out Germans from their shelters, Cantigny, France, 1918. French flamethrower teams supported the attack by the American 1st Division on the village of

French field hospital near Moreuil, Picardy, France, 1918

German field telephonist, Somme, France, World War I, 1916. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

France. Amiens. Cathedral of Our Lady
FRANCE. Amiens. Notre Dame cathedral. Bas-reliefs. North wall of the choir. Scenes depicting the life of John the Baptist. Gothic art. Relief

Canadas part in the Somme advance, Matania, WW1
Canadas part in the Somme advance - a brilliant affair at Courcelette. The capture of the sugar refinery at Courcelette by the Canadians on 15 September 1916

Donkeys in World War I
Donkeys carrying soup to the front lines at Maurepas, Somme on the French front during World War I in October 1916

Stereoview, World War One, The Great Wa, Realistic Travels military photographs circa 1918. Ready for the great Somme push, officer and signalers keep sharp look out over Sausage valley

Moulin Somme Eugene Atget French 1857 1927 Paris
Moulin (Somme); Eugene Atget (French, 1857 - 1927); Paris, France; before 1900; Albumen silver print

Amiens Banks Somme 1907 Auguste Louis Lepere
Amiens, the Banks of the Somme, 1907. Auguste Louis Lepere (French, 1849-1918). Etching

From Left To Right, M. Albert Thomas, French Minister Of Munitions, Sir Douglas Haig And General Joffre In Conversation With Mr. Lloyd George During His Visit To The Somme Front During World War One

Soldiers Awaiting The Order To Advance On The Somme Heights, France During World Ward One. From The Year 1916 Illustrated

Map Of The Somme Offensive On The Western Front During World War One. From The Year 1916 Illustrated

Stretcher Bearers Giving Aid To A Soldier Lying Wounded In A Trench On The Somme, France During World War I. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures, Published 1935

The Somme And The Ancre. Map Shows Lines Occupied By The Allies From July 1916 To April 11, 1917. From The Year 1917 Illustrated, Published London 1918

Map Illustrating The Region Of The First Battle Of The Aisne, Fought Along The Rivers Aisne, Oise And Somme, France During Wwi. From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, Published 1915

Phases Of The British Armys Part In World War One. From Top Left, The Retreat From Mons, 1914, Gallipoli, 1915, The Battle Of The Somme, 1916, Palestine, 1917, Passchendaele, 1917

Lt-General Sir H. E. Watts
One of a superb series depicting Generals and Admirals of the British Forces. They were drawn by Francis Dodd R.A who replaced his brother-in-law Muirhead Bone as an Official War Artist

Lt. General Sir W. N. Congreve
One of a superb series depicting Generals and Admirals of the British Forces. They were drawn by Francis Dodd R.A who replaced his brother-in-law Muirhead Bone as an Official War Artist

General The Hon. Sir J. H. G. Byng
One of a superb series depicting Generals and Admirals of the British Forces. They were drawn by Francis Dodd R.A who replaced his brother-in-law Muirhead Bone as an Official War Artist

Somme, France - Amiens Cathedral
Somme, France - The Amiens Cathedral, The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens, is the tallest complete cathedral in France and sits overlooking the Amiens River in the Somme region

German soldiers surrender at Thiepval, 1916
Victors and vanquished: British infantry advancing on Thiepval, Somme region, in September 1916 allow surrendering Germans to pass through their ranks unregarded

Three books, The Somme, Lille, Amiens
Three books, The Somme, Lille and Amiens, published by Michelin, 1919, dedicated to the memory of Michelin workmen and employees who lost their lives

Postcards - The Great War - British Advance on the Somme
Twenty postcards. The Great War - British Advance on the Somme.. Commemorative Art

WWI bugle - Norfolk Regiment badge
First World War bugle - Norfolk Regiment badge together with a brass shoulder bar and brass crown. Name plate - 9033 Bugler D. Foster. Embossed with broad arrow and SOMME 1916-18

First day of the Somme - fixing bayonets
The Lancashire Fusiliers in a trench seen fixing bayonets, ready for action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme (1 July 1916). 1916

View of Thiepval from Thiepval Wood, Western Front, WW1
View of Thiepval from Thiepval Wood on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British soldiers digging a trench, Western Front, WW1
British soldiers digging a communication trench through what was once Delville Wood on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Battlefield near Guillemont, Western Front, France, WW1
View of the battlefield near Guillemont on the Western Front in France (Somme) during World War One. Date: circa 1916

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"Remembering the Sacrifice: The Battle of the Somme, a defining moment in history" In this captivating image from 1930, James Prinsep Beadle immortalizes the valiant "Attack of the Ulster Division" on 1 July 1916 during World War I. The Battle of the Somme, which took place in 1918, stands as a testament to courage and resilience amidst unimaginable horrors. Witnessing an intense clash between British MkIV tanks and German A7V tanks, this photograph captures a pivotal tank battle on the Somme. British gunners bravely fought against all odds during WWI's Battle of the Somme - their unwavering determination etched forever into history. Amidst chaos and destruction, hope soared high as carrier pigeons were released from tanks to deliver vital messages across war-torn France. "The Somme 1916, " a haunting reminder of lives lost and landscapes scarred by one of humanity's darkest chapters. In an awe-inspiring display of bravery, Coldstreamers charged fearlessly alongside fellow guardsmen on the infamous battlegrounds of the Somme. H. L. Oakley's poignant silhouettes capture both despair and resilience that echoed through trenches along with communication trenches on that fateful day. A rare glimpse into wartime camaraderie reveals George V standing tall amongst military leaders during First World War discussions at The Somme. Fields adorned with vibrant poppies stand as a solemn tribute to those who made ultimate sacrifices in Nord-Picardy (Somme), France - forever remembered.