Pilkem Collection

Modern Hedd Wyn Mural, Iron Cross, Pilkem Ridge Date: 2016

Plaque to Welsh poet Hedd Wyn, Iron Cros, Pilkem Ridge Date: 2016

WW1 - Dazed German soldiers surrendering
WW1 - During the battle of Passchendaele (3rd Battle of Ypres), dazed German soldiers surrender to British soldiers who have captured their fortified cellar stronghold on the Pilkem Ridge

Pilkem 1917
6 inch Howitzer gun ready for firing at Pilkem on the Western Front in France during World War I in August 1917

Battle of Pilkem Ridge 1917
11th Durham Light Infantry being taken forward to the Battle of Pilkem Ridge by light railway passing Elverdinghe in France on the British front during World War I on 31st July 1917

Battle of Flanders
Loading a pack horse for a working party at the Battle of Flanders near Pilkem on the Western Front in Belgium during World War I in 1917

Battle of Pilkem Ridge
Shell carrying pack mules moving forward through the mud near Ypres at the Battle of Pilkem Ridge, Western Front, Belgium during World War I on 1st August 1917

Soldiers in Pilkem
British soldiers with a captured 5.9 gun knocked out by allied artillery in Pilkem, Western Front, Belgium during World War I in 1917

The Battle of Langemarck on Pilkem Ridge, Western Front, Belgium during World War I in August 1917

Battle of Pilkem Ridge
British soldiers in the new support line after the first objectives were taken at the Battle of Pilkem Ridge, Western Front, Belgium during World War I on 31st July 1917

Pilkem Ridge 1917
British Infantry officers observing and marking the enemys movements on a map at Pilkem Ridge, Western Front, Belgium during World War I in 1917

British Charge at Pilkem
During the battle of Passchendaele, British infantry charge at Pilkem ridge and bomb the Germans out of their stronghold

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"Pilkem: A Haunting Reminder of the Battle that Shaped History" In the midst of World War I, dazed German soldiers surrendering on Pilkem Ridge marked a turning point in the brutal Battle of Flanders. Today, a modern Hedd Wyn mural stands as a poignant tribute to the Welsh poet who fell during this fateful battle. The iron cross, once proudly worn by German soldiers, now serves as a somber reminder of their sacrifice and loss on Pilkem Ridge. Alongside it, a plaque honoring Hedd Wyn immortalizes his poetic brilliance amidst the chaos and devastation. Pilkem 1917 witnessed one of history's bloodiest clashes - The Battle Ridge. As soldiers fought fiercely for control over this strategic position, countless lives were lost in an unforgiving landscape scarred by trenches and shell craters. Amidst the horrors that unfolded on Pilkem Ridge during this infamous battle, brave men from all sides demonstrated unwavering courage and resilience. Their sacrifices forever etched into history as they faced unimaginable challenges in The Battle of Langemarck. Today, standing atop Pilkem Ridge transports us back to those harrowing days when valor clashed with despair. It serves as a solemn reminder that war leaves no corner untouched by its merciless grip. As we reflect upon the Battle Ridge and its profound impact on World War I's outcome, let us honor those who fought valiantly amidst these fields soaked with bloodshed. May their stories never be forgotten; may their sacrifice serve as a testament to humanity's enduring spirit even in times darkest hour.