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British CWGC Cemetery Tyne Cot, Passchendaele, Belgium
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British CWGC Cemetery Tyne Cot, Passchendaele, Belgium
This is the largest British War Cemetery in the world and was designed by Sir Hebert Baker (who designed the tomb of Cecil Rhodes in Delhi). At the top end is a Memorial Wall on which are recorded the Names of the Missing for whom there was no room on the Menin Gate. In the top centre is a uneven array of headstones which are the battlefield graves from October 1917. There are almost 12, 000 burials here and approaching 35, 000 names on the Memorial Wall. Date: 2007
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This poignant print captures the solemn beauty of the British CWGC Cemetery Tyne Cot in Passchendaele, Belgium. As the largest British War Cemetery in the world, it stands as a testament to the sacrifices made during World War I. Designed by Sir Herbert Baker, who also created the iconic tomb of Cecil Rhodes in Delhi, this cemetery holds immense historical significance. At first glance, one's eyes are drawn to the Memorial Wall at the top end of the cemetery. It serves as a poignant reminder of those brave soldiers whose names could not be accommodated on the Menin Gate. The wall bears witness to their sacrifice and ensures that they will never be forgotten. In contrast to this somber memorial is an uneven array of headstones scattered across the top center of this hallowed ground. These headstones mark battlefield graves from October 1917 when fierce fighting took place during one of history's bloodiest battles – Passchendaele. With almost 12, 000 burials within its grounds and nearly 35, 000 names etched onto its Memorial Wall, Tyne Cot evokes a profound sense of loss and remembrance for those who gave their lives for their country. As we gaze upon this print taken in 2007 by Mary Evans Picture Library, we are reminded not only of our duty to honor these fallen heroes but also to strive for peace so that such devastating conflicts may never occur again.
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