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Magdeburg Collection

"Magdeburg: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the captivating world of Magdeburg, a city that has witnessed the ebb and flow of time

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: German propaganda poster, WW1

German propaganda poster, WW1
German propaganda poster, encouraging women to work in the Home Army during the First World War, for example by working in munitions factories to make grenades for soldiers to use. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Mechthild of Magdeburg (1207-1282 / 1294). Medieval mystic. En

Mechthild of Magdeburg (1207-1282 / 1294). Medieval mystic. En
Mechthild of Magdeburg (1207-1282/1294). Medieval mystic. Engraving by C. Roberts. La Ilustracion Artistica, 1896. Colored

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Kingdom of Saxony, Eastern part

Kingdom of Saxony, Eastern part
Antique illustration of a Kingdom of Saxony, Eastern part

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Magdeburg Germany Skyline

Magdeburg Germany Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Magdeburg Germany Skyline

Magdeburg Germany Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Le croiseur allemand 'Magdebourg', premiere victime de la flotte russe, 1914. Creator: Unknown

Le croiseur allemand "Magdebourg", premiere victime de la flotte russe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le croiseur allemand "Magdebourg", premiere victime de la flotte russe, 1914. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Magdeburg, Germany. Cityscape image of Magdeburg, Germany with reflection of the city in the Elbe

Magdeburg, Germany. Cityscape image of Magdeburg, Germany with reflection of the city in the Elbe river, during sunset

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Magdeburg, Germany. Panoramic cityscape image of Magdeburg, Germany with reflection of the city in

Magdeburg, Germany. Panoramic cityscape image of Magdeburg, Germany with reflection of the city in the Elbe river, during sunset

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: World War II view of Magdeburg after extensive bombing

World War II view of Magdeburg after extensive bombing
World War II vintage photograph - view of Magdeburg and its cathedral after extensive bombing of the city

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Amtsgericht, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Amtsgericht, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Cathedral & River Elbe, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Cathedral & River Elbe, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Albinmuller-Turm, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Albinmuller-Turm, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Rathaus, Alter Markt, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Rathaus, Alter Markt, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Grune Zitadelle (by Hundertwasser), Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Grune Zitadelle (by Hundertwasser), Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Leibnizstrasse, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Leibnizstrasse, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Cathedral, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Cathedral, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Grune Zitadelle (by Hundertwasser), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Grune Zitadelle (by Hundertwasser), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: St Mauritius and St Katharina Cathedral at dusk, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

St Mauritius and St Katharina Cathedral at dusk, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: St Mauritius and St Katharina Cathedral, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

St Mauritius and St Katharina Cathedral, Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Grune Zitadelle (designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser), Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt

Grune Zitadelle (designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser), Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: The card that pleased Ireland

The card that pleased Ireland
This card for overseas mail replaced the one issued on 1 April (unfortunate date!) which had left Ireland off the title. It was posted from Hull to Magdeburg

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Magdeburg, Breiter Weg (b / w photo)

Magdeburg, Breiter Weg (b / w photo)
5214222 Magdeburg, Breiter Weg (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magdeburg, Breiter Weg)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Otto the Great, Magdeburg (engraving)

Otto the Great, Magdeburg (engraving)
970735 Otto the Great, Magdeburg (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto the Great, Magdeburg)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: View of Magdeburg (engraving)

View of Magdeburg (engraving)
2771317 View of Magdeburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Magdeburg)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Magdeburg on the banks of the River Elbe - View from the East to the West

Magdeburg on the banks of the River Elbe - View from the East to the West
823429 Magdeburg on the banks of the River Elbe - View from the East to the West; Magdeburg an der Elbe; Ansicht von Ost nach West, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Gartner

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Tombs (engraving)

Tombs (engraving)
6001988 Tombs (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombs. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Tilly asks for the surrender of Magdeburg (engraving)

Tilly asks for the surrender of Magdeburg (engraving)
672476 Tilly asks for the surrender of Magdeburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tilly asks for the surrender of Magdeburg)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Otto von Guericke, German scientist (1602-1686) with the famous Magdeburg hemispheres (chromolitho)

Otto von Guericke, German scientist (1602-1686) with the famous Magdeburg hemispheres (chromolitho)
724738 Otto von Guericke, German scientist (1602-1686) with the famous Magdeburg hemispheres (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Guericke)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: The Market-Place, Magdeburg (engraving)

The Market-Place, Magdeburg (engraving)
3654159 The Market-Place, Magdeburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market-Place, Magdeburg)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Magdeburg, Cathedral Pulpit (engraving)

Magdeburg, Cathedral Pulpit (engraving)
2810593 Magdeburg, Cathedral Pulpit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magdeburg, Cathedral Pulpit)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: German dispatch riders pre-WWII

German dispatch riders pre-WWII
Motor dispatch School in 1935 in Magdeburg. The passing on of a dispatch message. Date: 9 July 1935

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, 1631 (engraving)

Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, 1631 (engraving)
3646926 Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, 1631 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, 1631)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Celebrated experiment with the Magdeburg hemispheres (engraving)

Celebrated experiment with the Magdeburg hemispheres (engraving)
2793312 Celebrated experiment with the Magdeburg hemispheres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrated experiment with the Magdeburg hemispheres)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Italian rural people in Germany (colour litho)

Italian rural people in Germany (colour litho)
2783783 Italian rural people in Germany (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rural people of Italy in Germany)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Magdeburg, The Cathedral (engraving)

Magdeburg, The Cathedral (engraving)
2810592 Magdeburg, The Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magdeburg, The Cathedral)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: The notorious Tetzel (litho)

The notorious Tetzel (litho)
6005034 The notorious Tetzel (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The notorious Tetzel)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Tilly at Magdeburg (engraving)

Tilly at Magdeburg (engraving)
966164 Tilly at Magdeburg (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tilly at Magdeburg)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Magdeburg, Our Ladys Cloister (engraving)

Magdeburg, Our Ladys Cloister (engraving)
2810591 Magdeburg, Our Ladys Cloister (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magdeburg, Our Ladys Cloister)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Magdeburg, Rathaus (b / w photo)

Magdeburg, Rathaus (b / w photo)
5214223 Magdeburg, Rathaus (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magdeburg, Rathaus)

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Demolition /3

Demolition /3
Steffen Ebert

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: an ocean between us

an ocean between us
Tobias Brandt

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: The Imperial army under Johann Tserclaes Count of Tilly storms and sets fire to Magdeburg, 1637

The Imperial army under Johann Tserclaes Count of Tilly storms and sets fire to Magdeburg, 1637. Private Collection

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: The Sack of Magdeburg, 1852-1860. Creator: Steinbrueck, Eduard (1802-1882)

The Sack of Magdeburg, 1852-1860. Creator: Steinbrueck, Eduard (1802-1882)
The Sack of Magdeburg, 1852-1860. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: The Siege of Magdeburg, 1631, 1650

The Siege of Magdeburg, 1631, 1650. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Knights Tournament in Magdeburg, 928

Knights Tournament in Magdeburg, 928. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Sack of Magdeburg, 1698. Artist: Aa, Pieter van der (1659-1733)

Sack of Magdeburg, 1698. Artist: Aa, Pieter van der (1659-1733)
Sack of Magdeburg, 1698. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageMagdeburg Collection: Portrait of Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly. Artist: Spirinx, Louis (1596-1669)

Portrait of Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly. Artist: Spirinx, Louis (1596-1669)
Portrait of Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam



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"Magdeburg: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the captivating world of Magdeburg, a city that has witnessed the ebb and flow of time, leaving behind an indelible mark on Germany's historical landscape. From medieval mystics to devastating wars, this enchanting city holds stories that span centuries. In the early 20th century, a German propaganda poster emerged from Magdeburg during World War I. It served as a powerful tool in shaping public opinion and rallying support for the war effort. Meanwhile, Mechthild of Magdeburg, a medieval mystic born in the 13th century, left her spiritual legacy through her profound writings. Situated in the eastern part of Saxony-Anhalt lies Magdeburg - once part of the Kingdom of Saxony. This region boasts stunning landscapes and architectural wonders that have stood against time's relentless march. However, history has not always been kind to this resilient city. The Siege during the Thirty Years War in 1631 brought destruction and suffering upon its inhabitants. Yet amidst adversity, hope prevailed as it rebuilt itself from ruins. The skyline of modern-day Magdeburg showcases its vibrant spirit with towering structures reaching towards the heavens. But beneath this contemporary facade lies tales etched deep within its foundations - stories like "The card that pleased Ireland, " where SMS Breslau was renamed Midilli for service in Ottoman Fleet during World War I. World War II inflicted extensive damage upon Magdeburg's streetscape through relentless bombings; yet even then, its people refused to be defeated. Rising from ashes once more, they rebuilt their beloved city with unwavering determination. Today you can explore Amtsgericht -the local courthouse- which stands as a testament to justice prevailing over turmoil throughout history. Marvel at Cathedral & River Elbe's majestic beauty while strolling along their banks or climb Albinmuller-Turm to witness breathtaking panoramic views of Magdeburg.