Longpre-les-Corps-Saints, France - Cavee Vincent

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Longpre-les-Corps-Saints, France - Cavee Vincent

Longpre-les-Corps-Saints - Cavee Vincent - a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
circa 1905

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Media ID 20259619

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Commune Corps Department Hauts De France Saints Somme Villagers Vincent Longpre

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Longpre-les-Corps-Saints, a picturesque commune located in the heart of the Somme department in Hauts-de-France, northern France, is beautifully captured in this early 20th century photograph. The scene unfolds on a quiet village street, where the quaint houses with their red-tiled roofs and whitewashed walls exude a sense of tranquility and charm. The villagers, dressed in their traditional French attire, go about their daily routines, adding a touch of authenticity to the image. The name Longpre-les-Corps-Saints translates to 'Longpre of the Holy Corps,' a reference to the nearby battlefield where the corpses of fallen soldiers from the Battle of the Somme during World War I were buried. Despite its historical significance, the commune maintains a quintessentially rural character, with rolling hills, verdant fields, and the occasional horse-drawn cart adding to the idyllic scene. This photograph, taken around 1905, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the essence of rural life in northern France at the turn of the century. The image, from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, invites us to imagine the simple pleasures and close-knit community that once thrived in this charming village.

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