P00437.021
Photograph P00437.021 First World War, 1914-1918Passchendaele, Belgium. c.1917-10. Elevated view across the roof tops of the extensively damaged buildings, looking towards the church. (Original album housed in AWM Archive Store)
P00437.019 Accession Number: P00437.019
Description
France. c.1917. A large crucifix stands intact beside an extensively damaged church and other buildings in a country area possibly known as Crucifix Corner. It is an example of the remarkable phenomenon of a cross standing unharmed whilst so many other structures in the vicinity were demolished. (Original album housed in AWM Archive Store)
Details
Accession Number
P00437.019
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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