Hooge Collection

Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse, VC
Captain Noel G. Chavasse was Medical Officer to the 1/ 10th Battalion of the Kings Liverpool Regiment during the First World War

A British Charge at Hooge
Illustrations showing a charge by soldiers of the Liverpool and Scottish regiments to recapture a trench taken by the Germans who took it by using flame-projectors to spray fire

Flammenwerfer in French hands
German flame-projectors, or flammenwerfer being tested by French soldiers. The Germans used Flammenwerfer against the British at Hooge on August 9th 1915

Hooge Cemetery during the First World War

Memorial to Kings Royal Rifle Corps, Hooge Date: 2016

Hooge Crater CWGC Cemetery showing symbolic crater Date: 2016

Hooge Crater Bunker, Kasteel Hof grounds Date: 2016

Hooge Crater CWGC Cemetery with Hooge Crater Museum Date: 2016

Memorial to Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry, Hooge Date: 2016

Paye qui Tombe: Die eerst valt betaelt de Speelman, die laest, de Kosten (The Fall of the Country: The First That Falls Pays the Player, the Last the Costs).n.d

Le Feste des Trois Rois. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Le Feste des Trois Rois.n.d. Satire of James II, Prince James, and Louis XIV in Paris

L Europe Allarmee. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
L Europe Allarmee.n.d. Satire of Louis XIV, and James II

Panurge seconde. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Panurge seconde.n.d. Queen Mary parting from James II, with Louis XIV

Qualis vir Talis Oratio. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Qualis vir Talis Oratio.n.d. King James lies in bed vomiting reptiles with crowns, the Lord Mayor of London holds his nose with Aldermen and Bishops

Anticurius van Loevesteyn. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Anticurius van Loevesteyn.n.d. John de Witt sits on a chair as Freedom descends on a cloud bearing the arms of William III

William III as Prince of Orange, with the four preceding Stadthouders, William I, Maurice, Frederick Hendrick, William II, .n.d

The Epiphany of the New Antichrist (L Epiphane du Nouveau Antichrist), 1689

Detail of the Park at Enghien (right half), 1685. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Detail of the Park at Enghien (right half), 1685

Portrait of Mary Stuart, . n. d. n. d Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Portrait of Mary Stuart, .n.d

Entrance of William III into The Hague (Inhaling van S. K. Maj
Entrance of William III into The Hague (Inhaling van S.K. Maj. aende Westeynder brug door de E.A. Magistraet vans Gravenhage / Reception de sa Majeste au pont du Westende) from Bidloo

Green fountain and coliseum... Chateau D Enghien, Belgium, late 17th-early 18th century
Green fountain and coliseum at the Chateau D Enghien, Belgium, late 17th-early 18th century, (1903). Fontaine Et Colisee De Verdure, Chateau D Enghien (Belgique)

Peace Conference at Breda, . n. d. n. d Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Peace Conference at Breda, .n.d

Flanders Nights Entertainments, by Bairnsfather
Flanders Nights Entertainments Captain Bairnsfather, who is at present somewhere in France, sends us the above amusing take-off of his colleague Mr Norman Morrow, our theatrical artist

WWI bullet engraved Hooge - Ypres - St Eloi - 1914-15
First World War bullet engraved Hooge - Ypres - St. Eloi - 1914-15. Trench Art

Private W Cheetham bringing up fresh supplies of bombs
Private W. Cheetham (1st Btn. Shropshire Light Infantry) bringing up fresh supplies of bombs under very heavy fire at the crater at Hooge - August 9th 1915

Lance Corporal Joynson drives the enemy back with bombs
Lance Corporal Joynson (1st Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers) heading an attack and driving the enemy back with bombs near Hooge - June 16th 1915

Private R Biggins attacking a crater at Hooge
Private R. Biggins (2nd Btn. Notts. & Derby Regiment) leading an attack on a crater at Hooge on the 9th August 1915. The conspicuous bravery of Biggins was awarded with the DCM

The Menin Road looking towards Hooge, c 1918
The Menin Road looking towards Hooge, c.1918, by William Lionel Wyllie, RA RI RE (1851-1931). Date: circa 1918

Picture No. 10894830
Hooge Crater Cemetry - Commonwealth War Graves British soldiers Date:

Picture No. 10894829
Hooge Crater Cemetry - Commonwealth War Graves British soldiers Date:

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"Hooge: A Battlefield of Valor and Remembrance" In the midst of chaos and destruction during the First World War, one name stands out - Hooge. This small Belgian village became a significant battleground, witnessing acts of bravery and sacrifice that would forever be etched in history. One such hero was Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse, VC. His unwavering courage amidst the horrors of war earned him the highest military honor not once but twice. His legacy lives on as a symbol of selflessness and valor. The British Charge at Hooge was a defining moment in this fierce conflict. Soldiers pushed forward with determination, facing unimaginable odds to secure victory for their comrades-in-arms. Even more hauntingly, Flammenwerfers - flamethrowers - fell into French hands during this tumultuous time. The devastating power they possessed added an extra layer of danger to an already treacherous battlefield. Amidst the chaos, Hooge Cemetery emerged as a solemn resting place for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Rows upon rows of white crosses stand as silent witnesses to the brutality endured by soldiers from all corners of the world. Within these hallowed grounds lies a memorial dedicated to Kings Royal Rifle Corps – a poignant reminder of their unwavering loyalty and dedication to duty. Hooge Crater CWGC Cemetery holds its own symbolic significance with its crater-shaped design paying homage to those lost in battle. Adjacent sits Hooge Crater Bunker within Kasteel Hof grounds; it serves as both shelter and testament to resilience amid adversity. A visit to Hooge Crater CWGC Cemetery is incomplete without exploring its accompanying museum – an educational journey through time that sheds light on the sacrifices made by countless individuals during this dark period in history. Across continents, even Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry left their mark on this battlefield. Their memorial stands tall as a tribute not only to them but also represents the unity and camaraderie shared by nations in times of war.