shopping_cart
Advanced Search
home / Albert Cathedral where the statue of the Virgin Mary hung among the ruins 'til felled by Hun shells

PHOTOGRAPHS

Title
Albert Cathedral where the statue of the Virgin Mary hung among the ruins 'til felled by Hun shells
Object Name
Stereoscope Photograph
Maker
Realistic Travels Publishers (Primary maker)
Date Made
c.1914-1918
Place Made
England: London
London
Description
Stereoscope Photograph showing a view of ruins of Albert Cathedral. ‘Albert Cathedral where the statue of the Virgin Mary hung among the ruins 'til felled by Hun shells’ In actual fact, the British artillery eventually put an end to the hanging Virgin, as it had become a notorious preoccupation of the Germans to try to attack it with shellfire, causing much unnecessary damage in Albert. There were many superstitions attached to the statue and its probable fate, throughout the Some campaign.
Materials
paper
Place Collected

Catalogue Number
BELUM.W2012.54
Notes
National Museums NI

Related items

BELUM.W2012.162

Kitty of Coleraine
Postcard

BELUM.Y11595

Lantern slide

BELUM.W2012.339

Badge

BELUM.Zg14589

To Irishmen, to you fellow countrymen I appeal for help
Poster

BELUM.W2012.155

Postcard

BELUM.Y11592

Lantern slide

BELUM.W2012.160

Land of the Green
Postcard
National Museums NI holds over a million objects in the collection, as well as this we manage the records and associated images for each object through a working database. The national collection has been almost 200 years in the making, and we recognise that thinking about collecting and collections has evolved over this time and continues to evolve. As a result, some of our records may contain language and views that we now consider offensive and unacceptable, for example, reflecting racist attitudes. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to reviewing and updating our records accordingly. Working with researchers, communities and academic partners we are learning more about the stories behind objects, and we are committed to sharing these with our audiences. We welcome feedback. Please email [email protected]