1115 Collection

Matilda of Tuscany, 1046-1115. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries, Levy Fils, Paris

Children's prison, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte
Children's prison (centre) and workshops (right), (the abbey functioned as a prison from 1804 when it was converted by Napoleon), at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Barn, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Barn, with timber frame, formerly a lay brothers building, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded 1115 by St Bernard, in Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, Grand Est

Chapel, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Refectory, built 1774, converted in 1813 to a chapel for prisoners (the abbey functioned as a prison from 1804 when it was converted by Napoleon), restored 2013-15, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux

Prison cells, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube
Group cells in the men's prison, (the abbey functioned as a prison from 1804 when it was converted by Napoleon), at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Grand Cloister, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube
Grand Cloister, built 17th century in classical style, surrounded by the lay brothers building, kitchen, monks refectory, boiler room and monks building, later used as the men's prison

Cloister, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Main Gallery of the Cloister, built 18th century and used after 1804 as the men's prison, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded 1115 by St Bernard

Lay dormitory, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube
Lay dormitory, in the lay brothers building, built 12th century and rebuilt 1708, with cross vaulted ceiling supported by octagonal stone columns, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Initials, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Initials carved in the stone wall of the cellar, on the first floor of the lay brothers building, built 12th century and rebuilt 1708, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Cellar, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Cellar in the Lay brothers building, built 12th century and rebuilt 1708 (centre), and wash-house and bakery (right), at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

PZL-Mielec TS-11bis D Iskra
Polish Air Force - PZL-Mielec TS-11bis D Iskra 1115 (msn 3H 11-15) Date: circa 2000

PZL-Mielec M-28 Bryza 1115
Marynarka Wojenna - PZL-Mielec M-28TD Bryza 1115 (msn AJG001-06), of ELT. (Marynarka Wojenna - Polish Navy) Date: circa 2002

PZL-Mielec M-28B1R Bryza 1115
Polish Navy - PZL-Mielec M-28B1R Bryza 1115 (msn AJG001-06), at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 17 July 2019. Date: 2019

Boys In Trafalgar Square
Two boys playing by a fountain in Trafalgar Square, with the National Gallery in the background, circa 1900. (Photo by F. J. Mortimer/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Peter the Hermit
PETER THE HERMIT, also known as Peter of Amiens French monk who urged the First Crusade, which he accompanied, then returned and became a prior in Belgium

Royal Salute Abroad
1901: A royal salute on the Kings birthday by British troops involved in opening up Nigeria by fighting against the Aros. Original Publication: Illustrated London News - The Opening Up Of Nigeria

Finchdale Priory Ruins
The ruins of Finchdale Priory, County Durham, England, which was founded by an adventurous sailor (later Saint), Godric, in about 1115. Date: founded 1115

Finchdale Priory Crypt
The Crypt of Finchdale Priory County Durham, England, founded by an adventurous sailor (later Saint) Godric, in about 1115. Date: founded 1115

Peter the Hermit 1650
PIERRE L HERMITE, also known as Pierre d Amiens, French monk who urged the First Crusade, which he accompanied, then returned and became a prior in Belgium

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In the year 1115, a remarkable woman named Matilda of Tuscany left her indelible mark on history. Born in 1046, she was not only a noblewoman but also a powerful military leader and patroness of the arts. Her legacy lives on through the centuries. Meanwhile, in Clairvaux Abbey located in Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France, another story unfolds. This abbey served as both a sanctuary and a place of confinement during this era. Within its walls stood various structures that held contrasting purposes. One such structure was the children's prison where young souls were confined against their will, and is here that innocence met despair and hope struggled to survive. Adjacent to it stood an imposing barn - an emblematic symbol of sustenance and hard work within the abbey grounds. The echoes of laborious days spent tending to crops reverberated through its ancient wooden beams. But amidst these somber spaces lay glimpses of solace and devotion. The chapel offered respite for weary hearts seeking solace in prayer while surrounded by intricate beauty crafted by skilled hands. Venturing deeper into the abbey revealed rows upon rows of prison cells - silent witnesses to countless stories untold. Each stone wall whispered tales of anguish and redemption as inmates sought forgiveness or faced their penance with unwavering resolve. Yet beyond these confining walls lay breathtaking architecture that spoke volumes about human ingenuity and dedication to faith. The Grand Cloister beckoned visitors with its serene ambiance while inviting contemplation amidst tranquility. The cloister itself provided sheltered walkways where monks found moments for reflection amid their daily routines dedicated to spiritual enlightenment. Within this vast complex existed spaces designated for everyday life – like the lay dormitory where individuals shared communal living quarters bound by camaraderie forged through shared experiences within these hallowed halls.