Nieuwpoort Collection

Cabins and cabins
Jef Flour

The Deserted Trench
This painting, with use of angular lines, shows a deserted, flooded trench from the Battle of the Yser, which took place in October 1914, during the First World War, between Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide

German victories against monuments, the destruction of the Templar Towers and the Cathedral of Nieuport (colour litho)
2777518 German victories against monuments, the destruction of the Templar Towers and the Cathedral of Nieuport (colour litho) by Beltrame

The autist
Gilbert Claes

Frontline
Marc Huybrighs

Lock-keepers house, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Trenches in the shelter of the dunes, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Railway line, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Zouaves, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Light infantry soldiers from French colonial North Africa. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World

Cemetery, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Trenches at Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Trenches at Mamelon Vert, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Casino, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Blasted wood, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Bombed-out buildings, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Explosion, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Zouaves near the River Yser, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Light infantry soldiers from French colonial North Africa

Opened sluices and barbed wire at Nieuwpoort, Belgium, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Opened sluices and barbed wire at Nieuwpoort, Belgium, World War I, c1914-c1918. During the Battle of the Yser in 1914, the Belgians opened the sluice gates at the mouth of the River Yser in order to

Winter in the Belgian trenches at Nieupoort, Belgium 20th century. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Winter in the Belgian trenches at Nieupoort, Belgium 20th century. Stereoscopic card detail

Spanish Warhorse Spanish Warhorse Captured Lodewijk Gunther
Spanish Warhorse A Spanish Warhorse Captured by Lodewijk Gunther of Nassau from Archduke Albert of Austria in the Battle of Nieuwpoort and Presented to Prince Maurits

Flying group of Common Redshank over a bank in Nieuwpoort, Belgium September 2017, Tringa totanus

Bridges of Nieuport (Nieuwpoort), Belgium, WW1
Bridges of Nieuport (Nieuwpoort), Belgium, First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Sluices of Nieuport (Nieuwpoort), Belgium, WW1
Sluices of Nieuport (Nieuwpoort), Belgium, First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Spanish Warhorse Captured at the Battle of Nieuwpoort by Lodewijk Gunther of Nassau-Siegen from Archduke Albert of Austria, given to Stadtholder Maurice of Orange, Jacob de Gheyn, II, 1603

Battle of Nieuwpoort, 1600, Jan Luyken, Barent Beeck, 1691

Ruins In Belgium
A general view of buildings in ruins in Nieuwpoort, Belgium during World War I, circa 1918. (Photo by Keystone/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

A sail boat at Nieuwpoort harbor entrance in the province of West Flanders, Belgium

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"Nieuwpoort: A Tale of Resilience and Remnants" In the midst of chaos, Nieuwpoort stood as a deserted trench, bearing witness to the ravages of war. German victories left their mark on this once vibrant town, toppling monuments and reducing the majestic Templar Towers and Cathedral of Nieuport to ruins. Amidst this desolation, an autist found solace in the remnants of what was once a bustling community. Cabins upon cabins stood as silent witnesses to lives disrupted by conflict. The lock-keepers house in Nieuwpoort became a symbol of endurance during these tumultuous times. It stood strong amidst destruction, offering shelter and hope to those seeking refuge. Trenches hidden within the protective embrace of dunes served as sanctuaries for weary soldiers. The railway line that once connected communities now lay abandoned, its tracks echoing with memories of better days. Nieuwpoort itself became a testament to resilience in the face of adversity. Its streets bore scars from battles fought but also whispered stories untold. Zouaves bravely defended Nieuwpoort's honor against all odds. Their unwavering spirit echoed through time, reminding us that courage knows no boundaries. A cemetery solemnly held fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Each gravestone told a story etched forever into history's pages. Trenches at Nieuwpoort and Mamelon Vert spoke volumes about the hardships endured by soldiers entrenched in battlefields unknown to them before. These trenches were both barriers and lifelines - shielding from danger while serving as reminders that peace must prevail over conflict. Through it all, Nieuwpoort remained resilient - a beacon amidst darkness - showcasing humanity's ability to rebuild even when faced with devastation unimaginable.