Ypres Flanders Belgium Collection

German field bakery near Ypres, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German field bakery near Ypres, 1914. Men cooking bread in mobile ovens near Ypres, Belgium during World War I.

La Bataille des Flandres; Le 11 novembre, le 1er corps anglais, commande par Douglas Haig, 1914 Creator: Unknown
'La Bataille des Flanders; Le 11 novembre, le 1er corps anglais, commande par Douglas Haig, reffoule le Garde prussienne devant Ypres, 1914

La Bataille des Flandres; A Ypres, le 24 novembre 1914: les ruines des Halles, 1914 Creator: Unknown
'La Bataille des Flandres; A Ypres, le 24 novembre 1914: les ruines des Halles; a droite, Hotel de Ville detruit, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

Dead Scottish Soldiers on the Battlefield near Ypres, 1916. Creator: René Beeh
Dead Scottish Soldiers on the Battlefield near Ypres, 1916

'Interieur de l'Hotel de Ville d'Ypres. c1915. Creator: Francois Flameng
Interieur de l'Hotel de Ville d'Ypres, c1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

'Bombardement d'Ypres, le 5 juillet 1915. 1915. Creator: Unknown
Bombardement d'Ypres, le 5 juillet 1915, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Map of Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map of Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium, First World War, (c1920). The Ypres Salient before the Battle of July 31, 1917: map showing the approximate positions of the Franco-British Line

The Ypres Salient before and after the Second Battle of Ypres... First World War, 1915, (c1920)
The Ypres Salient before and after the Second Battle of Ypres, April 22-May 13, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map showing positions of the allied forces around Ypres in Belgium: French

Place du Marche a Ypres, ca. 1851. Creator: Possibly by Louis-Desiré
Place du Marche a Ypres, ca. 1851

The New Cathedral of St. Martins and the Cloth Hall Ruins, Ypres, Belgium, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

The Battles of the Flanders Ridges, July 30-November 26, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Battles of the Flanders Ridges, July 30-November 26, 1917, (c1920)....map illustrating successive stages of the Allies advance...inset

Map showing the Scene of the German Attacks... First World War, February 1916, (c1920)
Map showing the Scene of the German Attacks East and South-east of Ypres, [Belgium], First World War, February 1916, (c1920)

The First V. C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The First V.C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Second-Lieut. G. H. Woolley s. defence of Hill 60 made him the first British Territorial Army officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross

Menin Gate Memorial to the Unknown Soldiers of the British Armies, Ypres, Belgium, c1927. The Menin Gate, designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield

German positions near Ypres, Flanders, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
German positions near Ypres, Flanders, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map of the Environs of Ypres, showing approximately the German line after the battles of St. Eloi and Hill 60

Belgian soldiers in the trenches, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Belgian soldiers in the trenches, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Winter Campaigning at Ypres. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby

British positions before the First Battle of Ypres, First World War, 1914, (c1920)
British positions before the First Battle of Ypres, First World War, 29-31 October 1914, (c1920). From " The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby

The Theatre of War in Flanders, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Theatre of War in Flanders, 1914, (c1920). Map showing part of northern France and Belgium during the First World War

The Menin Gate is unveiled, Ypres, Belgium, 24 July 1927, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Menin Gate is unveiled, Ypres, Belgium, 24 July 1927, (1935). Field Marshal Lord Plumer unveiled the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing in memory of British

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Ypres, Flanders, Belgium - a place steeped in history and resilience. The Ypres Salient, once a serene landscape before the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915, was forever transformed by the ravages of war. As captured in an image from the early 1920s, it serves as a haunting reminder of the destruction that unfolded during the First World War. Another glimpse into the past takes us to Place du Marche in Ypres around 1851. Possibly captured by Louis-Désiré, this snapshot showcases a bustling square filled with life and activity. Little did anyone know then that this vibrant scene would soon be overshadowed by tragedy and devastation. Moving forward to the 1930s, we witness an intriguing contrast between old and new - The New Cathedral of St. Martins standing tall amidst ruins of the Cloth Hall in Ypres. This juxtaposition symbolizes both endurance and rebirth after enduring unimaginable hardships. The Battles of Flanders Ridges marked another significant chapter in Ypres' history - lasting from July 30th to November 26th, 1917. Though shrouded in mystery regarding its creator, an image from around 1920 provides insight into these fierce battles fought on these very grounds. Maps serve as our guide through time; one such map depicts Ypres during WWI's tumultuous years – providing context for understanding events unfolding within its borders. Another map highlights German attacks witnessed during February 1916 – a stark reminder of relentless warfare endured by those who called this region home. In moments of darkness emerge tales of heroism; one such story is encapsulated by an unknown artist's depiction titled "The First V. C ever Won by a Territorial" dating back to 1916 – honoring bravery amidst chaos. A somber memorial stands tall at Menin Gate paying tribute to Unknown Soldiers lost from British Armies during WWI.