Nesle Collection

Actions of the Somme Crossings 1918
Actions of the Somme Crossings, Nesle Sector. Men of the 20th British Division and of the 22nd French Division in hastily dug rifle pits covering a road at the Battle of the Somme on the Western

General view of the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris (engraving)
5614304 General view of the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris (engraving); (add.info.: General view of the Grand Carousel)

Mr Freer as Buridan the Captain in the Tower of Nesle (coloured engraving)
612965 Mr Freer as Buridan the Captain in the Tower of Nesle (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vue de l hotel de Nesle, du Pre aux Clercs et de Saint-Germain des Pres, au XIVe siecle (engraving)
963077 Vue de l hotel de Nesle, du Pre aux Clercs et de Saint-Germain des Pres, au XIVe siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de l hotel de Nesle)

Vue de la tour et de la porte de Nesle en 1650, d apres Israel Silvestre (engraving)
963079 Vue de la tour et de la porte de Nesle en 1650, d apres Israel Silvestre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Porte et tour de Nesle, 1640, d apres Callot, Vue prise du Pont-Neuf (engraving)
963078 Porte et tour de Nesle, 1640, d apres Callot, Vue prise du Pont-Neuf (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte et tour de Nesle, 1640, d apres Callot)

Blondel Sings Beneath Richards Window, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Blondel, under the walls of Richards Prison, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Blondel, under the walls of Richards Prison, c1860, (c1860). Blondel de Nesle (c1155-1202) under the walls of Richard IAEs (1157-1199) Prison

Blondel At Richards Prison, 12th century, (c1850). Blondel was King Richard Is favourite musician. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, published by George Routledge & Sons, (London)

Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles departing Nesle, France, after the landing of the first hydrogen balloon flight
HYDROGEN BALLOON, 1783. Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles departing Nesle, France, after the landing of the first hydrogen balloon flight from Paris on 1 December 1783

General view of the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662, to celebrate the birth of the Dauphin

The 13Th Century Nesle Tower In Paris, Now Destroyed, Which Was Located On The Left Bank Of The Seine Opposite The Louvre. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Globe aerostatique. Dedie e Monsieur Charles. Cette machine est represente icis elevant pour la seconde fois au milieu de la Prairie de Nesle, ou il venoit de descendre, accompagne de Mr. Robert

Anne Duchesse Chateaurou
Anne de Nesle, duchesse de Chateauroux mistress of Louis XV : the youngest of three sisters, all of whom followed the same career Date: 1717 - 1744

Paris Tour De Nesle
17th century prospect of the Seine as it passers les Tours de Nesles and the palais de Nevers, on the Ile de la Cite. Notre-Dame is just beyond. Date: circa 1640

View of Paris, 17th century Dutch School
View of Paris from the Pont Neuf, 17th century Dutch School. The famous Tour de Nesle can be seen on the left, and the old Louvre and Galerie on the right

Ascent made by J. A. Charles (1745-1822) in a hydrogen balloon in the plain of Nesle
Ascent made by J.A. Charles (1745-1822) in a hydrogen balloon in the plain of Nesle, l December 1783. From Gaston Tissandier Histoire des Ballons, Paris, 1887

Balloon descent, Prairie de Nesle, France
Balloon descent of Charles and Robert onto the Prairie de Nesle, northern France, surrounded by various witnesses, including an English gentleman, Mr Fares, who was the first to greet M Charles

Balloon ascent from Prairie de Nesle, northern France
Balloon ascent by M Charles from the Prairie de Nesle, northern France, where it had landed after taking off from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, on 1 December 1783

The Aerostatic globe balloon, belonging to Jacques Charles and Marie-Noel Robert, descending on the plain of Nesle, near Beaumont, France

German offensive WWI
German Offensive in Picardy, with transport columns on the march near Nesle in France during World War I

Actions of the Somme Crossings 1918
Supports lying in the open lining the edge of a road at Nesle on the 20th Division Front during the Actions of the Somme Crossings on the Western Front in France during World War I in March 1918

Nesle 1918
Men of the 20th British Division and the 22nd French Division in hastily dug rifle pits covering a road, in the Nesle sector of the Somme region

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Nesle, a historic town with a rich tapestry of events and stories. From the Actions of the Somme Crossings in 1918 to Mr Freer's portrayal as Buridan the Captain in the Tower of Nesle, this place holds tales that captivate our imagination. The coloured engraving of Vue de l'hôtel de Nesle, du Pré aux Clercs et de Saint-Germain des Prés takes us back to the 14th century, showcasing its architectural beauty. Another engraving from 1650 depicts the tower and gate by Israel Silvestre, offering a glimpse into its past grandeur. The Porte et tour de Nesle captured in Callot's work from 1640 showcases its magnificence as seen from Pont-Neuf. However, not all moments were filled with splendor; history reminds us of darker times like the Massacre de Nesle in 1472 depicted by Edouard-Alexandre Odier. Blondel sings beneath Richard's window in c1907 while another artwork portrays him under Richard's prison walls during the 12th century. These images transport us to an era where loyalty and devotion prevailed. Anne Duchesse Chateaurou graces our thoughts with her elegance and grace associated with Paris Tour De Nesle. And let us not forget Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles departing from this very town after his groundbreaking hydrogen balloon flight on December 1st, 1783 - an event immortalized through hand-colored etchings. Nesle has witnessed triumphs and tragedies throughout history; it stands as a testament to human resilience and endurance. Its stories continue to inspire awe and curiosity for those who seek to unravel its secrets hidden within these engravings and artworks that have preserved its legacy for generations to come.