Photograph - Photo, Aerial view of the Somme

Historical information

An aerial photo of the Somme Swamp in France during World War One. There are coordinates or numbers in some areas. Also labelled are the railway line and Canal du Nor and Limberlost Wood.
Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)

Significance

Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.

Physical description

Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One.

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