The destruction of Reims cathedral
Title

The destruction of Reims cathedral

Caption

The destruction of Reims cathedral 1914. German shellfire during the opening engagements of the First World War on 20 September 1914 burned, damaged and destroyed important parts of the cathedral. Scaffolding around the north tower caught fire, spreading the blaze to all parts of the carpentry superstructure. The lead of the roofs melted and poured through the stone gargoyles, destroying in turn the bishop's palace. Images of the cathedral in ruins were used during the war as propaganda images by the French against the Germans and their deliberate destruction of buildings rich in national and cultural heritage

Date

1914

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A02_259

License type

Rights managed

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