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Interior of Arras Cathedral after German shell fire, WW1
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Interior of Arras Cathedral after German shell fire, WW1
View of the interior of Arras Cathedral after German shell fire, on the Western Front in France during World War One, taken from the altar at the east end. Date: circa 1917
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Arras Capitals Columns Corinthian Damage Damaged Pillars Ruin Ruined
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This evocative photograph captures the devastating impact of the First World War on the hallowed interior of Arras Cathedral in France. Circa 1917, during the tumultuous events of the Western Front, German shell fire reduced this architectural masterpiece to a shell of its former self. The view from the altar at the east end reveals the extent of the destruction, with the once ornate Corinthian columns and intricately carved capitals reduced to ruins. The interior, a symbol of religious and historical significance, lies in disarray, a poignant reminder of the destructive power of war. The once grand and majestic space is now a haunting testament to the past, its pillars and arches bearing the scars of conflict. The interior of Arras Cathedral, a cherished piece of European history, lies in ruins, a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the Great War on cultural heritage.
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