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Photographic Print : Opening ceremony, Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium
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Opening ceremony, Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium
Opening ceremony of the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium, by Field Marshal Lord Plumer, 24 July 1927.
1927
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Media ID 23100388
© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Arches Belgian Ceremony Columns Commemoration Formal Inscription Lion Marshal Menin Opening Pilasters Plumer Remembrance Spectators Ypres 1927
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the historic significance of the past with this stunning photograph from The John Barrett Collection, exclusively available through Media Storehouse. Witness the Opening Ceremony of the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium, in 1927, as Field Marshal Lord Plumer pays tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War I. This evocative image, published by Mary Evans Picture Library, captures the solemnity and reverence of the occasion, making it a must-have addition to any history or military enthusiast's collection. Order your high-quality photographic print from Media Storehouse today and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the solemn and poignant atmosphere of the opening ceremony of the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium, on 24 July 1927. The Menin Gate, a war memorial dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in the Ypres Salient during World War I, is a symbol of sacrifice and remembrance. In the foreground, Field Marshal Lord Plumer, a prominent British military figure who played a significant role in the Second Battle of Ypres, stands proudly before the Menin Gate. He is dressed in his full military regalia, signifying the formal nature of the occasion. Behind him, the grand archway of the Menin Gate looms large, its classical architecture adorned with intricate columns, pilasters, and arches. The Menin Gate's two lions flanking the inscription add a sense of regality and power to the scene. A large crowd of spectators has gathered on the street below, their faces expressing a range of emotions from solemn reflection to proud admiration. The Menin Gate had only recently been completed, and this ceremony marked its official opening to the public. The inscription on the gate reads, "To the Armies of the British Empire who stood here from 1914 to 1918, this monument is erected by the people of Ypres." This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War I and the enduring bond between the people of Ypres and the British Empire. The Menin Gate remains a significant memorial and a symbol of remembrance, and the annual Last Post Ceremony held there continues to draw thousands of visitors each year.
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