#Ieper

Cornovia PostcardsVibracobra23@vivaldi.net
2025-11-02
Monochrome real photographic postcard showing a view of the Memorial to the British Heroes of the First World War or Menin Gate at Ieper or Ypres in West Flanders, Belgium.

Published by Ernest Thill, Bruxelles, Nels, No 14, c.1960.

Postally unused, but dated 6 June 1963.

Good condition, with slight corner bumps, but very light bend or curve to left edge.

No one can prepare you for the impact Tyne Cot Cemetery has on a human mind of today, being not aware of the terrors and fears that came with The Great War. 11,965 burials, of which 8,369 are unnamed, mark the Belgian landscape while fields of crops and wheat embrace this monumental site.⁣

Hold your breath and try to walk humbly over this burial ground once you made it to this region in Belgium - and try to learn from history (which we all should do)!⁣

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De ArcheoloogDeArcheoloog
2025-10-13

In samenwerking met het Yper Museum onderzoekt het Jan Yperman in een afkomstig van het voormalige ‘Noorderkerkhof’ in de Vlaamse stad dat van de 13e tot de 16e eeuw in gebruik was. Archeologen groeven hier tussen september 2017 tot oktober 2018 maar liefst 1075 skeletten op.
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"In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

... We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields."

(John McCrae, written on May 3, 1915)

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2025-07-06

Andermans rituelen

Onderweg naar Frankrijk maken we een tussenstop in Ieper. Daar bezoeken we ook het dagelijks herinneren van de Eerste Wereldoorlog: het spelen van de Last Post.

Er is een grote menigte op af gekomen. Veel Britten, ook schoolklassen. Een jongen loopt met een t-shirt van Kid A. Goed album, waarschijnlijk was je niet geboren toen dat uitkwam.

Veel Britten, want het is ook een monument voor de […]

https://www.filmvanalledag.nl/2025/07/06/andermans-rituelen/

De ArcheoloogDeArcheoloog
2025-06-26

De resten van de recent opgegraven in het Vlaamse zijn weer onder de grond verdwenen. De funderingsplannen voor de supermarkt die op de plek verrijst zijn wel aangepast, zodat de muurresten niet beschadigd raken. Verder kreeg de muur een behandeling om hem tegen schade te beschermen.
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Wikimedia BelgiumWikimedia_BE
2025-06-10

🖋️ Fancy contributing to free knowledge?

On 11 June, together with the Yper Museum, we are organising a writing session on artists from Ypres and the Westhoek.

The aim: to make their work and life stories more visible on Wikipedia🎨.

Everyone welcome - even those who have never edited Wikipedia before!

📍 More info & co-writing: w.wiki/DqgB

# Heritage

Two weeks in #belgium🇧🇪 were over too fast three summers ago and so was my photographic #journey into some facts and parts of #worldwar1. I want to polish this account with a focus on the place where #inflandersfields has been created back in 1915. Stay tuned for my new travel- and photography-infos which will feature many aspects of history and especially this cruel war which ended on November 11th, 1918 and took so many brave lifes.

#flandersfields14_18 #travellingthroughtheworld 🇨🇦 #history 🇧🇪 #visitbelgium #ww1ww2historywarfronts #commonwealthwargraves #ww11418_lestweforget #lestweforget #commonwealthwargraves #commonwealthwargravescommission #canada #brothers #flandersfields #johnmccrae #respect #thanks #ypres #ieper #thegreatwar #flanders #visitflanders #bunker #shelter #concrete #ww1 #poppies #ww1stories #passionww1 #poem#johnmccrae1915 #johnmccraeinflandersfieldswherepoppiesgrow⁣⁣

This image shows a series of old, weathered concrete bunkers with multiple entries aligned in a row. These are typically underground shelters partially built into a grassy mound, designed to protect from blasts and projectiles. The bunkers feature open doorways and buttresses between them for structural support. A cobblestone pathway runs in front of the entrances, indicating that this is likely a historical or military site being preserved. The condition and design suggest they might be from the World War I or II era.

Two weeks in #belgium🇧🇪 were over too some summers ago and so was my photographic #journey into some facts and parts of #worldwar1. Not only was #inflandersfields created at this place, indeed the youngest fallen hero is buried here: #vjstrudwick is told to have fallen at the age of 15 - unbelievable and sad! 😢 Lest we forget all those who gave their utter sacrifice for freedom - true heroes they were!

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This image shows a war memorial gravestone, honoring a soldier named V. J. Strudwick, who was a rifleman in the Rifle Brigade. He died on January 14, 1916, at the age of 15. The gravestone features a carved emblem with inscriptions and symbols related to the brigade, including “The Prince Consort’s Own.” It is surrounded by red poppies, a common symbol of remembrance for soldiers who have died in war, along with other small remembrance items such as crosses and a poppy wreath. The presence of a small tag and other personal tributes suggests that people continue to visit and honor the memory of this young soldier.

Rewinding my lifeline back to July 2021, I (once again) visited Belgium and especially the region of Flanders where my interest in Flanders Fields was born years ago.

Hill 60 was a low rise south-east of Ypres made from the soil removed in digging a cutting for the Ypres to Comines railway.

It is told to had excellent views over both Ypres and Zillebeke, and was captured by the German army during the first Battle of Ypres in November 1914. On 17 April 1915, in one of the first tunnelling operations by the British Army, six mines exploded under Hill 60, which was then quickly captured with minimal casualties.

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This image features a winding wooden boardwalk path meandering through a grassy landscape with a variety of trees. The path appears to facilitate a walk through a natural setting, likely intended to protect the vegetation and provide a clear route for walkers to enjoy the scenery without impacting the natural environment. There's a mix of greenery including large trees, bushes, and grasses, suggesting a well-maintained yet rustic outdoor area, possibly in a park or nature reserve. The overcast sky adds a serene and somewhat moody atmosphere to the scene.The image shows a metal plaque embedded in a wooden boardwalk. The inscription on the plaque is in German and English and refers to historical military fronts from World War I. It mentions the "Französische Front Dezember 1914" (French Front December 1914) and the "Britische Front Januar 1915" (British Front January 1915). At the bottom of the image, a pair of shoes can be seen, suggesting that someone is standing and looking down at the plaque. This type of installation is likely part of a historical site or memorial walking path dedicated to remembering and providing information about World War I.The image shows a close-up view of a wooden boardwalk with a metal strip inset between the planks. The metal strip is engraved with text that reads "1914 DEUTSCHE FRONT DEZEMBER 1914 GERMAN FRONT." This likely commemorates a historical event or location related to a German front line in December 1914, perhaps during World War I. There are also the toes of someone's shoes visible at the bottom edge, indicating they are standing on the boardwalk. A few leaves and some debris are scattered on the wooden surface.The image shows a stone memorial monument, likely a war memorial, with a large plaque at the front. The plaque features inscriptions and a crest at the top, indicating the memorial may be dedicated to specific individuals or a group from a military unit or community. The structure is surrounded by a well-maintained grassy area, with tall trees in the background, and a metal fence visible in the distance. Red commemorative poppies, symbols of remembrance and respect for fallen soldiers, adorn the plaque.

Tyne Cot Cemetery from above. No further words needed.

"In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields."

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This image shows a large military cemetery, evident from the orderly rows of grave markers. In the center, there appears to be a monument or a memorial chapel, surrounded by landscaped grounds including paths and trees. The cemetery is expansive, with a vast number of graves stretching out towards the horizon. The sepia tone of the photo adds a somber, historical feel to the scene. This type of cemetery is generally dedicated to soldiers who have died in wars, serving as a place of remembrance and honor.
De ArcheoloogDeArcheoloog
2025-05-09

Helaas verdwijnen de resten van de gravelijke in in weer onder de grond. De Vlaamse overheid bleek uiteindelijk niet bereid om het vereiste bedrag van 10 miljoen euro te investeren in het bijzondere kasteel als bezienswaardigheid.
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This May 3rd marked the 110th anniversary of the day Lt. Colonel John #McCrae wrote his famous poem #InFlandersFields during the Second Battle of Ypres while mourning the loss of his friend Lt. Alexis Helmer.

John McCrae, MD (1872–1918), being a physician and a soldier, wrote this moving poem which still shows the feelings and emotions soldiers had to deal with in these days: „In Flanders Fields“, a piece of wonderful art created in the horrible setting of The Great War on May 3rd, 1915 - 109 years ago.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣

Lest we forget…

#battleofypres #flandersfields1418 #travellingthroughtheworld #history 🇧🇪 #visitbelgium #ww1ww2historywarfronts #ww1_stories #commonwealthwargraves #ww11418lestweforget #lestweforget #canada #brothers #flandersfields #respect #thanks #ig_belgium #ypres #ieper #thegreatwar #flanders #visitflanders #ww1 #poppies #stadieper #visitieper #passionww1 #poem#johnmccrae1915 #johnmccraeinflandersfieldswherepoppiesgrow⁣⁣⁣

This image shows a plaque displaying the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" written by John McCrae. The plaque has embossed gold lettering on a dark background. Below the poem, there's additional text noting historical context:
- The poem was written during the height of the Second Battle of Ypres on 3rd May 1915.
- John McCrae was a brigade-surgeon of the 1st Canadian Field Artillery.
- McCrae died on 28th January 1918 and is buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, where a stone memorial seat is erected in his memory.

The poem itself articulates the experience of World War I and expresses mourning for the fallen soldiers, symbolized through the image of poppies growing between crosses marking the graves.

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