Photograph - 'Brickfields Near Albert', France, Sergeant John Lord, World War I, 1916-1917, Black and white photographic print which shows the 'Brickfields' near Albert and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Brebières standing in the distance. The Brickfields, an old brick factory on the outskirts of Albert, was used as a large billeting area by Allied troops. It was best described as a bare and uninviting place. Its close proximity to Albert and the frontline made it an ideal position

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Photograph - 'Brickfields Near Albert', France, Sergeant John Lord, World War I, 1916-1917, Black and white photographic print which shows the 'Brickfields' near Albert and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Brebières standing in the distance. The Brickfields, an old brick factory on the outskirts of Albert, was used as a large billeting area by Allied troops. It was best described as a bare and uninviting place. Its close proximity to Albert and the frontline made it an ideal position

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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