Nieppe Collection

Royal Engineer with messenger dog, France, WW1
A Royal Engineer reading a message brought by a messenger dog by swimming a canal, near Nieppe Wood, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Armentieres - Le Pont de Nieppe. During World War I, in April 1918, German forces shelled Armentieres with mustard gas. British troops were forced to evacuate the area but German troops could not

WW1 Remains of an ammunition lorry, Forest of Nieppe, 8th July 1918

Remains of an ammunition lorry Forest Of Nieppe 8th July 1918

Nieppe, just outside Northern boundary of Armentieres, WW1
Nieppe - just outside the Northern boundary of Armentieres. The old Mill, where eggs and fresh milk could be obtained almost up to the time the Bosche attacked

Destruction of Old District Railway Station, Bailleul, near Nieppe, France. Date: 1910s

Hinged brass tobacco tin - East Yorkshire Regiment
A small hinged brass tobacco tin engraved on reverse - (2856 Private) Arthur C. Stephenson and dated 1918. Together with an engraved badge of the East Yorkshire Regiment with the place names of

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

WWI album of Lieutenant-Colonel P Syrcold
A First World War album containing 41 photographs dated between 1914 and 1916, belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel P. SYRCOLD of the 1st/4th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment, 48th Division

Armentieres - Le Pont de Nieppe. During World War I, in April 1918, German forces shelled Armentieres with mustard gas. British troops were forced to evacuate the area but German troops could not

British anti-aircraft gun in action near Nieppe, France, WW1
A British 18 pound anti-aircraft gun mounted on a lorry under the command of Captain C A Montimore, 4th Division RA (Royal Artillery), in action near Nieppe, northern France

Battle of Messines 1917
Soldiers of the 13th Brigade (who were to take part in the second phase of the battle) studying a large contour map of the area to be attacked between Petit Pont

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During World War I, Nieppe, a small town just outside the northern boundary of Armentieres in France, witnessed the bravery and resilience of soldiers like the Royal Engineer with his loyal messenger dog. As they traversed through the Forest of Nieppe, remnants of an ammunition lorry stood as haunting reminders of the destructive power unleashed during this tumultuous time. In April 1918, on Le Pont de Nieppe in Armentieres, chaos reigned supreme. The once peaceful bridge became a battleground where soldiers fought valiantly for their countries. The destruction was evident all around; even the old district railway station in Bailleul lay in ruins. Amidst these scenes of devastation and loss, personal belongings held sentimental value to those who served. A hinged brass tobacco tin from the East Yorkshire Regiment symbolized camaraderie shared between brothers-in-arms. A finely hand-carved curved stem pipe provided solace amidst chaos - a reminder that even in war's darkest moments, artistry and craftsmanship could still flourish. Preserved within Lieutenant-Colonel P Syrcold's WWI album are memories frozen in time - snapshots capturing both joyous camaraderie and heart-wrenching farewells. These photographs serve as a testament to the courage displayed by those who fought bravely on foreign soil. Nieppe may be remembered as a place marred by war but it is also a testament to human resilience and determination. It stands as a reminder that even amidst destruction and despair, hope can emerge from unexpected places – whether it be through acts of bravery or cherished mementos that provide comfort during times of turmoil.