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"Remembering the Valor: Neuve Chapelle and its Heroes of WW1" In the midst of the devastating World War I, one name etched itself into history - Neuve Chapelle

Background imageNeuve Collection: 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment at Neuve Chapelle, WW1

4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment at Neuve Chapelle, WW1
Original oil sketch of the 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment at Neuve Chapelle - part of Jullundur Brigade, Lahore Division, Indian Corps, attacking the Bois de Biez, 12th March 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: Signpost Lane, from British lines to German lines, WW1

Signpost Lane, from British lines to German lines, WW1
Signpost Lane, which ran from the British lines, through the German lines into the village of Neuve Chapelle. This sketch was made from a ditch in No-Man s-Land during a reconnaissance for

Background imageNeuve Collection: RE wiring party in front of the trenches, WW1

RE wiring party in front of the trenches, WW1
An RE [Royal Engineers] wiring party in front of the trenches. Until about late 1915, wiring was exclusively the work of the RE, but the casualties sustained in doing this work

Background imageNeuve Collection: Quai aux Fleurs, 1855 (colour litho)

Quai aux Fleurs, 1855 (colour litho)
962806 Quai aux Fleurs, 1855 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quai aux Fleurs, 1855)

Background imageNeuve Collection: WW1 - The Battlefield of Neuve Chapelle

WW1 - The Battlefield of Neuve Chapelle (10th - 13th March, 1915) - British trenches under shell fire. Date: 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: Rue de la Porte Neuve Alger Edward King Tenison

Rue de la Porte Neuve Alger Edward King Tenison
Rue de la Porte Neuve. Alger; Edward King Tenison (Irish, 1805 - 1878, active 1850s - 1860s); Algiers, Algeria; 1867; Albumenized salted paper print; 20 x 17.1 cm (7 7, 8 x 6 3, 4 in.)

Background imageNeuve Collection: Victorious Attack Of British And Indian Troops At Neuve Chapelle On The Western Front, France

Victorious Attack Of British And Indian Troops At Neuve Chapelle On The Western Front, France, During The First World War. Artwork By R. Caton Woodville. From The Illustrated War News Published 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: British Troops Overrun German Trench During The Battle Of Neuve Chapelle On The Western Front

British Troops Overrun German Trench During The Battle Of Neuve Chapelle On The Western Front, France, During The First World War. From The Illustrated War News Published 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: With The Die Hards At Neuve Chapelle. The Storming Of A Blockhouse By The 2Nd Middlesex

With The Die Hards At Neuve Chapelle. The Storming Of A Blockhouse By The 2Nd Middlesex. Drawn By D. Macpherson. From The Great World War A History Volume Iii, Published 1916

Background imageNeuve Collection: Hill 60 On The Southern Flank Of The Ypres Salient. A Sketch Of The German Position Just Before

Hill 60 On The Southern Flank Of The Ypres Salient. A Sketch Of The German Position Just Before Its Capture By British, April 17, 1915. From The Great World War A History Volume Iii, Published 1916

Background imageNeuve Collection: Neuve Chapelle, 1915 by Matania

Neuve Chapelle, 1915 by Matania
Reproduction in The Sphere of a painting of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle by Fortunino Matania which he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1918

Background imageNeuve Collection: Aftermath of the battle of Neuve Chapelle

Aftermath of the battle of Neuve Chapelle
Corpses lie scattered in No Mans Land, following the British offensive at Neuve Chapelle, France, March 1915. Date: March 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: Aerial view of Neuve Chapelle 1915

Aerial view of Neuve Chapelle 1915
Aerial view of Neuve Chapelle, 1915. The first RFC photography used in WW1. Date: 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: Lance-Corporal W. D. Fuller, Grenadier Guards VC

Lance-Corporal W. D. Fuller, Grenadier Guards VC
Lance-Corporal Wilfred Dolby Fuller (28 July 1893 22 November 1947), Grenadier Guards, who earned the Victoria Cross for bravery at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. Date: 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: Private Edward Barber, Grenadier Guards VC

Private Edward Barber, Grenadier Guards VC
Private Edward Barber (10 June 1893 12 March 1915), Grenadier Guards VC, who was awarded the VC for his conduct at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. Date: 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: Bengal Lancers

Bengal Lancers return from Port Arthur after the capture of Neuve Chapelle following a prolonged battle. Date: March 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: Christmas Card - 7th Division 1917

Christmas Card - 7th Division 1917
Christmas Card. Xmas Greetings 7th Division 1917. Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, Festubert, Givenchy, Loos, The Somme, The Ancre, ɣ oust-Croissilles, Bullecourt, Passchendaele Ridge.. Commemorative Art

Background imageNeuve Collection: A curved stem pipe, finely hand carved - WWI

A curved stem pipe, finely hand carved - WWI
A curved stem pipe, finely hand carved by and belonging to Driver P. S. Wilson, a lorry driver with the Army Service Corps. during the First World War

Background imageNeuve Collection: A straight stem pipe, finely hand carved - WWI

A straight stem pipe, finely hand carved - WWI
A straight stem pipe, finely hand carved by and belonging to Driver P. S. Wilson, a lorry driver with the Army Service Corps. during the First World War. Signature on base of pipe - P. S. WILSON

Background imageNeuve Collection: Neuve Chapelle - WWI

Neuve Chapelle - WWI
Neuve Chapelle. Including a separate hand-written description as follows - Here enemy made a counter-attack (under cover of a mist) in mass formation

Background imageNeuve Collection: Quintagonal WWI photo frame

Quintagonal WWI photo frame
Quintagonal photo frame containing round swivel frame engraved in brass with the names and dates - Mons 1914 : Marne 1914 : La Basse 1915 : Ypres 1914/15 : Arras 1915 : Vimy 1917

Background imageNeuve Collection: Church at Neuve Eglise, Western Front, WW1

Church at Neuve Eglise, Western Front, WW1
The bombed-out church at Neuve Eglise (Nieuwkerke) on the Western Front in Belgium during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Background imageNeuve Collection: Moltke at Versailles

Moltke at Versailles
Von MOLTKE at Versailles - the Prussian commander during the Franco-Prussian war, depicted in his residence in the rue Neuve, Versailles, after the capture of Paris. Date: 1871

Background imageNeuve Collection: Picture No. 10852229

Picture No. 10852229
Newfoundland Dog - Terre-Neuve - by sea Date:

Background imageNeuve Collection: Portuguese troops in trenches near Neuve Chapelle, WW1

Portuguese troops in trenches near Neuve Chapelle, WW1
Portuguese troops in the trenches near Neuve Chapelle, northern France, during the First World War. Date: June 1917

Background imageNeuve Collection: Gas canister after Battle of Neuve Chapelle, WW1

Gas canister after Battle of Neuve Chapelle, WW1
A German photograph claiming to be of an English gas canister after the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, north western France, during the First World War. Date: 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: Fireplace of the Hotel Terre Neuve

Fireplace of the Hotel Terre Neuve
A dog sitting in front of the fireplace of the Hotel Terre Neuve in Fontenay le Comte in France

Background imageNeuve Collection: Troop transport 1915

Troop transport 1915
Transport on the Neuve Chapelle Road on the Western Front in France during World War I in March 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: Battle of Neuve Chapelle 1915

Battle of Neuve Chapelle 1915
The ruins of Neuve Chapelle after it was taken in the battle by 25th Brigade on the Western Front in France during World War I in March 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: Neuve Chapelle 1915

Neuve Chapelle 1915
La Bassee Estaires Road repaired by the Territorial Engineers for the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on the Western Front in France during World War I on 10th March 1915

Background imageNeuve Collection: World War I 1915

World War I 1915
Damage inflicted on the Cameronians at Neuve Chapelle by the German guns on the Western Front in France during World War I on 10th March 1915


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"Remembering the Valor: Neuve Chapelle and its Heroes of WW1" In the midst of the devastating World War I, one name etched itself into history - Neuve Chapelle. This small village became a symbol of courage and sacrifice as it witnessed some of the fiercest battles during this tumultuous time. The 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment at Neuve Chapelle stood tall, their unwavering determination evident in every step they took on that battlefield. Matania's poignant painting captured the essence of those brave soldiers who fought valiantly for their country in 1915. As the dust settled after the battle, an eerie silence fell upon Neuve Chapelle. The aftermath revealed both triumph and tragedy; victory came at a great cost. Signpost Lane served as a haunting reminder, connecting British lines to German lines, bearing witness to countless lives lost. Amidst this chaos, RE wiring party fearlessly ventured forward into no man's land. Their mission was clear - ensuring communication remained intact despite constant danger lurking around them. Yet amidst these tales of war, there were moments that showcased humanity's resilience and hope. Quai aux Fleurs stood as a testament to beauty even amidst destruction - a colorful litho from 1855 reminding us that life continues even in times of turmoil. Lance-Corporal W. D Fuller and Private Edward Barber emerged as true heroes among many others from Grenadier Guards VC battalion. Their bravery knew no bounds as they faced unimaginable odds with unwavering resolve. Beyond Europe's borders, Bengal Lancers rode gallantly through distant lands representing Britain's imperial might while spreading Christmas cheer amongst comrades during dark days in 1917. And finally, amid all these stories lies an artifact that tells its own tale - a finely hand-carved curved stem pipe from WWI era stands as a silent witness to countless hours spent by soldiers seeking solace amidst chaos.