Mametz Collection

Scene near Mametz Wood, Western Front, WW1
German ammunition wagons destroyed by British artillery fire near Mametz Wood on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

George V on guided tour near Mametz, The Somme, France
King George V passing between two mine craters near Mametz in The Somme, northern France, in a party guided by Mr Harding of the Royal Engineers

An der Somme photogravure record of the Somme Front
Book entitled An der Somme. Erinnerungen der 12. Infanterie-Division an die Stellungskampfe und Schlacht an der Somme, Oktober 1915 bis November 1916. Not paginated, approximately 240 photos

Welsh National Memorial Dragon, Hagebos - Iron Cross
This fine memorial in Belgium is not only to the 38th Welsh Division, but to all Welsh Forces who fought in the Ypres Salient. It is similar to the dragon at Mametz on the Somme

King George V at the Somme, northern France, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
King George V at the Somme, northern France, First World War, c1916, (c1920). His Majestys Visit to the Somme Battle-field

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

Tending a grave near Mametz Wood, August 1916. Lantern slide from a box of 80 lantern slides associated with the Western Front, 1916-1917. Lee Enfield rifles (SMLEs) stacked

WW1 - Aerial combat - Over Mametz Wood, France
WW1 - An illustration and birdseye view of an aerial fight. A British airman in action bringing down an enemy aircraft over Mametz Wood in France. Date: 1917

Miniature - Lieutenant Robert (Roy) Scovell Richardson
Oval portrait miniature on ivory of Lieutenant Robert (Roy) Scovell Richardson. Engraved on case, verso - Lieutenant Robert Scovell Richardson, MC, Machine Gun Corps. Born 8th May 1893

Captured German gun, Mametz, Western Front, WW1
A German gun captured in Mametz Wood, on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

German lookout post, Mametz Wood, Western Front, WW1
A German lookout post in Mametz Wood, on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Captured German gun at Mametz, Somme, France, WW1
Allied troops moving a captured German gun near Mametz Wood in The Somme, northern France, during the First World War. The officer at the centre is wearing a protective waistcoat. Date: 10 August 1916

Mametz 1916
A British 4.5 inch Howitzer, the standard British field artillery unit of World War One, in a captured German gun position

Battle of Albert 1916
British forces attack German trenches near Mametz on the the first day of the Battle of Albert. The British suffer heavy casualties on this first day of the Somme campaign

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"Mametz: A Haunting Reminder of the Western Front in WW1" In this poignant scene near Mametz Wood on the Western Front during World War 1, one can almost feel the weight of history. As George V embarks on a guided tour near Mametz, The Somme in France, he witnesses firsthand the devastating impact of war. The An der Somme photogravure record captures the somber reality of life on the front lines. The images from this record provide a glimpse into the harsh conditions faced by soldiers fighting along the Somme Front. Mud-covered trenches and exhausted faces tell stories of sacrifice and resilience. Amidst it all, an unidentified Australian artillery driver diligently cleans mud from his team, highlighting their unwavering commitment to duty. Mametz serves as a lasting testament to those who fought and lost their lives in this brutal conflict. It stands as a reminder that war leaves indelible scars not only on landscapes but also on nations' collective memory. Amongst these haunting scenes lies another symbol: The Welsh National Memorial Dragon at Hagebos - Iron Cross. This majestic monument pays tribute to Welsh soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during World War As we reflect upon Mametz's significance, let us remember those who bravely served and honor their memory with gratitude and respect. May their sacrifices never be forgotten as we strive for peace in our world today.