Picardy Collection (page 4)

Australian historian Charles Bean watching the australians' advance on the Somme front, 1916
1756508 Australian historian Charles Bean watching the australians' advance on the Somme front, 1916; (add.info.: Australian historian Charles Bean watching the australians' advance)

Church in Bapaume (Pas-de-Calais, France) destroyed by English during battle of Somme in 1916
1756499 Church in Bapaume (Pas-de-Calais, France) destroyed by English during battle of Somme in 1916; (add.info.: Church in Bapaume (Pas-de-Calais)

Emblem of stork squadron during ww1, France
1744968 Emblem of stork squadron during ww1, France; (add.info.: Emblem of stork squadron during ww1, France); Photo: Tallandier.

German soldier sending informatiosn by phone in a shell-hole during battle of the Somme France in 1916
1744817 German soldier sending informatiosn by phone in a shell-hole during battle of the Somme France in 1916; (add.info)

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418846 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418835 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418831 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418860 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418855 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418853 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418851 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418847 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

France, Picardy, Oise (60), Compiegne: town hall, statue of Joan of Arc, animated view, 1900
LUX4773166 France, Picardy, Oise (60), Compiegne: town hall, statue of Joan of Arc, animated view, 1900; (add.info.: France, Picardy, Oise (60), Compiegne: town hall, statue of Joan of Arc

Architecture: view of the boudoir de la Grande Singerie realized in 1737 and decorates by Christophe Huet scenes
JEB4961703 Architecture: view of the boudoir de la Grande Singerie realized in 1737 and decorates by Christophe Huet scenes representing monkeys and chinoiseries

Architecture: view of the boudoir de la Grande Singerie realized in 1737 and decorates by Christophe Huet scenes
JEB4961728 Architecture: view of the boudoir de la Grande Singerie realized in 1737 and decorates by Christophe Huet scenes representing monkeys and chinoiseries

Vue de Creil, Oise Postcard 1906 Private Collection
ELD4940294 Vue de Creil, Oise Postcard 1906 Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de Creil, Oise Postcard 1906 Private Collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

France, Picardy, Oise (60), Compiegne: The town hall of Compiegne with the statue of Joan of Arc on the square, 1880
LUX4755927 France, Picardy, Oise (60), Compiegne: The town hall of Compiegne with the statue of Joan of Arc on the square, 1880; (add.info.: France, Picardy, Oise (60)

France, Picardie, Oise (60), Creil: On the road to Dieppe, lively view with the class of the school of girls walking
LUX4761982 France, Picardie, Oise (60), Creil: On the road to Dieppe, lively view with the class of the school of girls walking on the sidewalk, 1925 - shops: hairdresser, national hotel, garage E

France, Picardy, Aisne (02), Montgobert: imams and priests visit the troops, 1915
LUX4746116 France, Picardy, Aisne (02), Montgobert: imams and priests visit the troops, 1915; (add.info.: France, Picardy, Aisne (02), Montgobert: imams and priests visit the troops

Three French soldiers are going to the garrison after the battle of Feuilleres in the Somme in september 1916
1743956 Three French soldiers are going to the garrison after the battle of Feuilleres in the Somme in september 1916; (add.info)

French artillery in Somme on june 29, 1916 : big gun 280
1754531 French artillery in Somme on june 29, 1916 : big gun 280; (add.info.: French artillery in Somme on june 29, 1916 : big gun 280); Photo: Tallandier.

French big guns in Somme front in april 1918
1756504 French big guns in Somme front in april 1918; (add.info.: French big guns in Somme front in april 1918); Photo: Tallandier.

French front in Somme in 1916 : heavy artillery : big gun 320mm
1756521 French front in Somme in 1916 : heavy artillery : big gun 320mm; (add.info.: French front in Somme in 1916 : heavy artillery : big gun 320mm); Photo: Tallandier.

A French soldier sketches the landscapes of the Front of the Somme in France in 1916
1749535 A French soldier sketches the landscapes of the Front of the Somme in France in 1916; (add.info.: A French soldier sketches the landscapes of the Front of the Somme in France in 1916); Photo

English soldiers scouts cyclists on the front of the Somme watching retreat of Germans during Somme battle in 1916
1749474 English soldiers scouts cyclists on the front of the Somme watching retreat of Germans during Somme battle in 1916; (add.info)

French soldier wounded during battle in the Somme, still wearing his gas mask, c.1916
1751734 French soldier wounded during battle in the Somme, still wearing his gas mask, c.1916; (add.info.: French soldier wounded during battle in the Somme, still wearing his gas mask)

German soldiers prisoners of english, helping one of their wounded friend to leave cellar where they took refuge
1759385 German soldiers prisoners of english, helping one of their wounded friend to leave cellar where they took refuge, Somme (France), 1918; (add.info.: German soldiers prisoners of english)

German soldier dead near Belloy (Oise, Picardy, France), ww1
1760002 German soldier dead near Belloy (Oise, Picardy, France), ww1; (add.info.: German soldier dead near Belloy (Oise, Picardy, France), ww1); Photo: Tallandier.

France, Picardie, Somme (80), Peronne: A couple in front of his prefabricated house from military shelters, 1920
LUX4808509 France, Picardie, Somme (80), Peronne: A couple in front of his prefabricated house from military shelters, 1920; (add.info.: France, Picardie, Somme (80)

France, Picardie, Oise (60), Pierrefonds: Chateau de Pierrefonds restaure, l'entrance, 1900
LUX4777370 France, Picardie, Oise (60), Pierrefonds: Chateau de Pierrefonds restaure, l'entrance, 1900; (add.info.: France, Picardie, Oise (60), Pierrefonds: Chateau de Pierrefonds restaure

In a French village behind the Somme front : a woman is a local policeman
1756527 In a French village behind the Somme front : a woman is a local policeman and is reading a proclamation as to warning of the approach of enemy aircraft september 1916; (add.info)

French reinforcement company is going on 1st line in north of Somme for attack of july 30, 1916
1756509 French reinforcement company is going on 1st line in north of Somme for attack of july 30, 1916; (add.info.: French reinforcement company is going on 1st line in north of Somme for attack of)

German prisoners captured by the 3rd and 4th British army between the Anchor and the Somme, August 21 and 22, 1918
1761855 German prisoners captured by the 3rd and 4th British army between the Anchor and the Somme, August 21 and 22, 1918; (add.info)

On Somme front (France) French infantrymen coming back from fire with trophies : german helmets, 1916
1756517 On Somme front (France) French infantrymen coming back from fire with trophies : german helmets, 1916; (add.info)

Portrait of Louis XV (1710-1774) at the Castle of Compiegne in the Oise. Late 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4964892 Portrait of Louis XV (1710-1774) at the Castle of Compiegne in the Oise. Late 19th century (chromolithograph).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

French soldiers entering in Trosly-Loire (Aisne, Picardy, France), ww1
1759186 French soldiers entering in Trosly-Loire (Aisne, Picardy, France), ww1; (add.info.: French soldiers entering in Trosly-Loire (Aisne, Picardy, France), ww1); Photo: Tallandier.

Research of mines in Noyon (Oise, Picardy, France) may 17, 1919
1755721 Research of mines in Noyon (Oise, Picardy, France) may 17, 1919; (add.info.: Research of mines in Noyon (Oise, Picardy, France) may 17, 1919); Photo: Tallandier.

Amunitions preparations before the offensive of Chemin des Dames (ladies' road)
1745284 Amunitions preparations before the offensive of Chemin des Dames (ladies' road) road running along a crest between the Aisne

France, Picardie, Oise (60), Pierrefonds: Chateau de Pierrefonds restaure, l'entrance, 1900
LUX4777378 France, Picardie, Oise (60), Pierrefonds: Chateau de Pierrefonds restaure, l'entrance, 1900; (add.info.: France, Picardie, Oise (60), Pierrefonds: Chateau de Pierrefonds restaure

Chateau de Chantilly, former domain of Montmorency and Conde, currently housing the Conde museum
YOU4418308 Chateau de Chantilly, former domain of Montmorency and Conde, currently housing the Conde museum, the garden created by Andre le Notre

Daily life of the French soldiers during the fights of "Le Chemin des Dames" (Aisne, Picardy, France)
1747918 Daily life of the French soldiers during the fights of "Le Chemin des Dames" (Aisne, Picardy, France), during the great war c.1917; (add.info)

In Amiens (Somme, France) departure of French soldiers for front, 1st world war
1756533 In Amiens (Somme, France) departure of French soldiers for front, 1st world war; (add.info.: In Amiens (Somme, France) departure of French soldiers for front

English commandant Douglas Haig with French officers general Joffre and marshal Foch leaving the commander in
1753041 English commandant Douglas Haig with French officers general Joffre and marshal Foch leaving the commander in chief's chateau Beauquesne august 1916 after huncheon with kingGeorges

The marechal Joseph Joffre (1852-1931) Ordering as commander in chief of the French armed forces as of the beginning of
1749327 The marechal Joseph Joffre (1852-1931) Ordering as commander in chief of the French armed forces as of the beginning of the war 1914-1918

Help of Asia to France during 1st world war : Annamese workers are felling tress in Compiegne forest (Oise, Picardy)
1755921 Help of Asia to France during 1st world war : Annamese workers are felling tress in Compiegne forest (Oise, Picardy)

View of the working (family) gardens of the working houses of Chambly, Oise
ELD4948895 View of the working (family) gardens of the working houses of Chambly, Oise (allotment or community garden of the Company town of Chambly)

english commandant Field marshal Douglas Haig with army commanders in France, during the great war
1746309 english commandant Field marshal Douglas Haig with army commanders in France, during the great war; (add.info.: english commandant Field marshal Douglas Haig with army commanders in France)

2 english soldiers with machine gun and gas mask, july 1916
1761836 2 english soldiers with machine gun and gas mask, july 1916; (add.info.: 2 english soldiers with machine gun and gas mask, july 1916); Photo: Tallandier.

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"Discover the Rich History and Beauty of Picardy, France" Immerse yourself in the captivating stories of Picardy, a region that witnessed both triumph and tragedy throughout history. From the heroic Battle of the Somme to the stunning architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral, this enchanting land offers a tapestry of experiences. Step back in time to 1916 and witness the Attack of the Ulster Division through James Prinsep Beadle's evocative artwork. Feel their courage as they fought valiantly on these very grounds. Then, marvel at Notre Dame Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Its grandeur stands tall amidst Amiens' charming streets. Venture further into Aisne and discover the 12th-century cathedral at Laon. Its ancient walls whisper tales from centuries past, inviting you to explore its sacred halls. In Nord-Picardy lies a breathtaking sight - fields adorned with vibrant poppies in remembrance of those who fell during battles like that depicted in John Frederick Herring's print from 1841. These crimson blooms serve as poignant reminders of sacrifice and resilience. As you delve deeper into history, encounter Rodin's powerful statue "The Burghers of Calais, " standing proudly before Calais Town Hall. This sculpture immortalizes bravery during times when conflict loomed large. Study maps showcasing gains made on Thiepval Ridge during World War I - testament to perseverance amidst unimaginable hardship faced by British soldiers on the Western Front. Finally, be inspired by acts of heroism near Compiegne where Royal Horse Artillery displayed unwavering valor in 1919. Their selflessness echoes throughout time. Picardy beckons travelers seeking not only picturesque landscapes but also an opportunity to connect with profound historical events that shaped our world today. Come experience this remarkable region where beauty intertwines with stories etched forever in its soil.