The grand altar in the Gothic Cathedral of Amiens. During artillery bombardments a German shell ...

Accession Number C03115
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Maker Lelong, G
Unknown
Place made France: Picardie, Somme, Amiens
Date made c 1913
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

The grand altar in the Gothic Cathedral of Amiens. During artillery bombardments a German shell penetrated the roof and fell near the altar without exploding. Beyond this incident, the cathedral suffered little damage.

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