Ancre Collection

Ancre swamps 1916
Royal Engineers bridge the Ancre Swamps at Aveluy during the latter stages of the Battle of the Somme. To the left, an engine crosses a light railway bridge

Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or)
BEN5481293 Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or Quarantia). Extract from the registers of May 3, 1761

Anglos Saxon ship with sail from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century
FLO4702366 Anglos Saxon ship with sail from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century, and a boat used by Harold Earl of Kent similar to one used by King Alfred

Metal figures of sailors, tennis players, oarsmen for bowls, drinking horns and goblets
FLO4732011 Metal figures of sailors, tennis players, oarsmen for bowls, drinking horns and goblets. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory

Minister of the Navy: child dresses as sailor and sits on an anchor. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore
DUV4218265 Minister of the Navy: child dresses as sailor and sits on an anchor. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background: The Ministers. Unknown printer and publisher. Around 1880

Catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany
FLO4732548 Catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896 - Letter weights and paper weights in the form of sailors, dogs, bicycles, soldiers

Exhibition of model ships at the Royal Naval Museum, Somerset House. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an
FLO4669392 Exhibition of model ships at the Royal Naval Museum, Somerset House. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London Interiors

Terrain de l'offensive britannique sur les deux rives de l'Ancre, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Terrain de l'offensive britannique sur les deux rives de l'Ancre, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Battle of the Ancre, Prisoners taken in Beaumont Hamel by the 51st Division, 13th November 1916

WW1 Battle of the Ancre - German prisoners taken in Beaumont Hamel by the 51st Division - 13th November 1916

"Around the world with family" by Lady Brassey, 1887 (illustration)
7311787 "Around the world with family" by Lady Brassey, 1887 (illustration) by Souze, Auguste (b.1829 - fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ancre; Anchor; Anker (engraving)
7194676 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ancre; Anchor; Anker (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancre; Anchor; Anker)

Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub
CJP344606 Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub. by Charles Plante Fine Arts, 1814 (w/c) by Beauregard, Arnaud de (fl.1814); Private Collection; (add.info)

The port of Trouville. Painting by Eugene Louis Boudin (1824-1898), 1891. Oil on canvas
JLJ4603755 The port of Trouville. Painting by Eugene Louis Boudin (1824-1898), 1891. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.41 X 0.55m. by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); Louvre, Paris

Blasted trees by the River Ancre, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). The Flooded Battle-field: a scene on the Ancre in the closing months of 1916

German barbed wire, Western Front, France, WW1
German barbed wire at Beaucourt sur Ancre on the Western Front in France during World War One. It would have to be broken up before the British artillery could advance. Date: circa 1916

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

Triumphant return of a tank. Introducing the Tanks to Londoners. The film The Battle of the Ancre as seen at the Scala Theatre, London

Introducing Tanks to Londoners - Film of Battle of Ancre
" The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks" - an official film shown at the Scala Theatre, London. Seen by an estimated 250

WWI News Vendors Stand Poster
Daily Sketch newspaper -- Mr T (Tommy) Atkins, Ancre Ville (Ancreville), WW1 News Vendors stand poster. Showing a group of British soldiers occupying a French house on the Somme, northern France

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

Company awaiting relief - The Caterpillar, Villes-sur-Ancre
Company awaiting relief. The Caterpillar, Villes-sur-Ancre, 1918, by Lieutenant W (Will) H Dyson (1880-1938), Australian Imperial Force

Ruined factory at Serre, Western Front, WW1
A ruined sugar factory in Serre near Ancre on the Western Front in France during World World War One. Date: circa 1917

Ruined mill at Beaucourt sur Ancre, France, WW1
View of the ruined mill at Beaucourt sur Ancre on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

WORLD WAR I: ADVANCE, 1916. Scottish troops advancing during the Battle of the Ancre, part of the Battle of the Somme, November 1916

LEONORA GALIGAI (1571?-1617). Leonora Dori Galigai, marquise of Ancre and foster sister of Marie de Medicis, queen of France. Drawing, 1614

Ruins of Serre 1917
A ruined sugar factory in Serre near Ancre on the British Front in France during World War I in 1917

Operation Ancre 1917
Wreckage in Serre after operation Ancre on the British Front in France during World War I in March 1917

Ruined Village 1917
Ruins of the village of Serre near Ancre in France on the British front during World War I in 1917

Ancre 1917
Dug-outs near Authuille on the Ancre in France on the British front during World War I in March 1917

Operations on the Ancre 1917
Working party of the Manchester Regiment moving up to the trenches near Serre in France on the British front during World War I in March 1917

Bones 1916
Skulls and bones litter the Ancre Valley battlefield

Ancre Valley 1916
A panoramic view of the Ancre Valley, seen from near Hamel, looking towards Miramount

Field kitchen 1916
British troops receiving hot dinner rations from a field kitchen in the Ancre area of the Somme. Hot food was not supplied to front line British troops until late in 1915

Destroyed Railway at Ancre; First World War, 1916
Photograph showing a section of German railway destroyed by British high explosive artillery shells during fighting on the Western Front at Ancre, 1916

Marshland on the Western Front; First World War, 1916
Photograph showing a section of the Western Front, near Ancre, after heavy fighting had turned the area into a muddy swamp, 1916. Stumps of trees, destroyed by shelling, stand on the left of the image

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"Ancre: A Symbol of Resilience and Remembrance" In the midst of the Ancre swamps in 1916, a fierce battle raged on during World War I. The Battle of the Ancre witnessed brave soldiers fighting for their countries, resulting in prisoners taken in Beaumont. German barbed wire entangled the Western Front in France as both sides fought relentlessly. The historical significance of "ancre" extends beyond war. Lady Brassey's captivating book, "Around the world with family, " published in 1887, takes us on a visual journey through time. Engravings from Le Vocabulaire Illustre depict an anchor - ancre - symbolizing stability and strength. Illustrations from a French Alphabet Book dating back to 1814 transport us to another era, showcasing how language evolves over time. Meanwhile, Eugene Louis Boudin's painting captures the serene beauty of Trouville's port in 1891. However, not all scenes associated with "ancre" are idyllic. Blasted trees by the River Ancre serve as haunting reminders of the devastation caused by World War I. This c1920 image encapsulates both loss and resilience. Moving forward to more recent history, film footage introduces Londoners to tanks during World War I's Battle – a pivotal moment that forever changed warfare tactics. Even news vendors stood united during this tumultuous period; their posters spreading awareness about WWI events kept communities informed amidst chaos. Amidst these dark times emerged glimmers of hope and humanity – such as Christmas cards exchanged among soldiers serving together under the banner of the 7th Division in 1917 – reminding us that even amidst conflict, bonds can be formed. Through these various glimpses into history encompassing battles fought and cultural artifacts created around "ancre, " we honor those who sacrificed their lives while acknowledging our shared past.