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Ypres in ruins, 1915
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Ypres in ruins, 1915
An aerial view of Ypres in August 1915. In the centre is all that remains of the Cloth Hall. Beyond are the ruins of the Cathedral of St. Martin. At the further end of the Cloth Hall stood the Hotel de Ville and an old Renaissance building, the Nieuwerk. In the right foreground stood the Boucherie (the old meat market), a 13th century building in which was the town museum
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13th 28th Boucherie Cloth Foreground Martin Meat Renaissance Stood Ville Ypres
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In the haunting image captured in August 1915, the once vibrant and historic town of Ypres lies in ruins, a poignant testament to the devastating impact of war. At the heart of the destruction, the Cloth Hall, a significant medieval structure and the town's symbol of prosperity, stands as a mere shadow of its former self. Beyond, the skeletal remains of the Cathedral of St. Martin, an architectural masterpiece from the 13th century, bear witness to the relentless passage of time and the destructive power of war. The Cloth Hall, located in the centre of the frame, was once an important commercial hub and the site of the town's bustling market. At its end stood the Hotel de Ville and the Nieuwerk, a Renaissance building that housed the town's archives and historical records. In the right foreground, the Boucherie, a 13th-century building that housed the town museum, stands in ruins. The aerial view, taken on the 28th of August, 1915, reveals the extensive damage inflicted upon Ypres during the First World War. The image, a stark reminder of the town's rich history, is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on cultural heritage and the lives of its people. The ruins of Ypres, as seen in this photograph, serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving history and the need to remember the past. This image, taken from the ILN (Illustrated London News) archives, is a historical record of the destruction caused during the First World War and a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving history and cultural heritage. The photograph, taken on the 7th of September, 1915, is a powerful visual representation of the devastating impact of war on historic towns and cities and the importance of remembering the past.
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