The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Brebières with the golden statue of the Madonna, Albert, France, close to the Somme battlefields.

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"In the centre of Albert is one of the most famous icons for the British in the Great War - the Golden Virgin on top of the Basilica. The golden statue of the Madonna holding aloft her child was visible from far away, and of course was an excellent target for enemy artillery. It was damaged fairly early on, in January 1915, and the statue was knocked from its perch but stayed leaning at an angle before being secured by the French in that position."

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Size: 2415px × 3624px
Location: Albert, Picardy France
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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