World War 1, Europe, 1917
1917Overview
View of leaning Virgin on Albert Cathedral
Historical information
A familiar sight to troops passing through Albert. The soldiers' legend was that there would be no peace as long as the statue remained in position. It fell in April 1918.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-P1900.646
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Media
Inscriptions and markings
AMWA42551
Year
Geotag
50.003703615777, 2.6480953902904
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- World War 1, Europe, France, Albert,1918 (0.01km away)
- World War 1, Europe France Albert, 1914 (0.01km away)
- World War 1, Europe France Albert, 1918 (0.01km away)
- World War 1, Europe, France, Albert, 1918 (0.01km away)
- World War 1, Europe France Albert, 1918 (0.11km away)
- World War 1, Europe France Albert, 1918 (0.11km away)
- World War 1, Europe France Albert, 1918 (0.19km away)
- World War 1, Europe France Albert, 1914 (0.2km away)
- World War 1, Europe France Albert, 1918 (0.2km away)
- World War 1, Europe France Albert, 1918 (0.2km away)
Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Completeness
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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