Summary

Two men standing next to the Belgium grave of Edith Cavell, heroic British nurse who was executed for treason by the Germans on 12 October 1915, during World War I. Accounts of her death indicate that she was buried outside Saint-Gillies Prison in Belgium, where she was executed. After the war her remains were retuned to England. A remnant of the cross over her grave (likely that seen in the photograph) was taken to Swardeston Church in her home village in Norfolk, where it can still be seen.

One of 98 black and white photographs contained in a post card album depicting World War I scenes. The images are souvenir post cards of naval and other military forces, prisoner of war camps and various location scenes around Europe, predominately France and Belgium. There is an inscription on the reverse of the front cover that indicates the album was once owned by serviceman, Calder, who served in the 51st Infantry Battalion, AIF.

Description of Content

Two men standing next to the grave of Edith Cavell. The grave is heavily decorated with floral wreaths.

Physical Description

Black and white silver gelatin photograph with postcard backing.

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