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| Boulogne-sur-Mer |
| Boulogne Harbour. |
| The Steamer "Invicta" sailing for Folkestone. |
| A panoramic view of Boulogne from the Calvary. (Z) |
| Le Boulevard Sainte-Beuve. |
| A 1911 postcard of the Post Office in Boulogne, outside which stands a statue of Frederic Sauvage, inventor of the propeller (helice). |
| The Casino. |
| The Pont Marguet and the Docks. |
| The "Holland" entering Boulogne harbour. |
| La Porte Gavole. |
| The Column of the Grande Armee. |
| A modern reproduction of a lovely old poster advertising daily rail and steamer services from Paris to London - definitely pre-Eurostar !! |
| Departure of the Fishing Boats. |
| The Casino. (Z) |
| The Beach at Boulogne. |
| The Quai Gambetta and the Fish Market about 1910. |
| La Porte des Dunes. |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer is a city and port in Northern France on the English Channel. It's a great place for a day trip or to stay for a few nights. There are plenty of good restaurants and lots to do - the beach is great and Nausicaa is fun - and don't forget to explore the old town. |
| A nice old card of the Quai Gambetta - and some interesting barrels ! (Z) |
| The Fish Market. (Z) |
| Boulevard Sainte-Beuve - a postcard from 1909. |
| An early 1900s view of the port. |
| A nice old postcard of the Station and the Hotel Terminus. |
| Les Passeurs. |
| A great old postcard of fishermen's wives bringing provisions to the fishing boats. |
| The Lighthouse on the East jetty. |
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| Did You Know......that on 6 April 1580, an earthquake struck the Boulogne area. It was reported that the town was flooded and buildings were shaken like leaves. Wine casks rolled off their stands, furniture was overturned and tables were lifted into the air. The quake also struck Calais. |
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| Did You Know......that Sir Alexander Fleming, who in 1929 discovered penicillin, served in a military hospital during World War 1 ? He was able to make advances in the use of antiseptics for treating wounds. This hospital was located in what had been a fencing school on the roof of the Casino in Boulogne. |
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