Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Montgomery

Saint Fris, son of Duke Rabbod of Friesland and nephew of Charles Martel, raised his banner to gather the Franks, after being defeated by the Saracens near the village of Lupiac. The Franks once again confronted the enemy troops not far from Bassoues and this time emerged victorious. The courage of Saint Fris earned him fame. However, struck by a fatal arrow, he died and his body was hastily buried. It was rediscovered two hundred years later, in the 10th century by shepherds. A church was built over his tomb and the fame of the saint and the “miracles” attributed to him attracted many pilgrims to the Via Tolosana on the Chemin de Saint Jacques. The basilica was enlarged in 1520 by the Archbishop of Auch. In 1569, during the Huguenot Wars, the buildings were set on fire by Montgomery's troops. The ruins were rebuilt in 1623. Further destruction followed in 1793, when the saint's shrine was broken into and its contents scattered. The villagers were able to recover some of them. The city council ordered the demolition of the basilica. The statues were burned, and only part of Saint Fris's head could be saved. The tomb was used as a watering place for cattle from a neighboring farm. From 1847 to 1855, the basilica was restored. The remaining relics were recovered and in 1888 The basilica was reconsecrated.

Saint Fris, son of Duke Rabbod of Friesland and nephew of Charles Martel, raised his banner to gather the Franks, after being defeated by the Saracens near the village of Lupiac. The Franks once again confronted the enemy troops not far from Bassoues and this time emerged victorious. The courage of Saint Fris earned him fame. However, struck by a fatal arrow, he died and his body was hastily buried. It was rediscovered two hundred years later, in the 10th century by shepherds. A church was built over his tomb and the fame of the saint and the “miracles” attributed to him attracted many pilgrims to the Via Tolosana on the Chemin de Saint Jacques. The basilica was enlarged in 1520 by the Archbishop of Auch. In 1569, during the Huguenot Wars, the buildings were set on fire by Montgomery's troops. The ruins were rebuilt in 1623. Further destruction followed in 1793, when the saint's shrine was broken into and its contents scattered. The villagers were able to recover some of them. The city council ordered the demolition of the basilica. The statues were burned, and only part of Saint Fris's head could be saved. The tomb was used as a watering place for cattle from a neighboring farm. From 1847 to 1855, the basilica was restored. The remaining relics were recovered and in 1888 The basilica was reconsecrated. The reliquary in the crypt contains the relics of Saint Fris.

Saint Fris, son of Duke Rabbod of Friesland and nephew of Charles Martel, raised his banner to gather the Franks, after being defeated by the Saracens near the village of Lupiac. The Franks once again confronted the enemy troops not far from Bassoues and this time emerged victorious. The courage of Saint Fris earned him fame. However, struck by a fatal arrow, he died and his body was hastily buried. It was rediscovered two hundred years later, in the 10th century by shepherds. A church was built over his tomb and the fame of the saint and the “miracles” attributed to him attracted many pilgrims to the Via Tolosana on the Chemin de Saint Jacques. The basilica was enlarged in 1520 by the Archbishop of Auch. In 1569, during the Huguenot Wars, the buildings were set on fire by Montgomery's troops. The ruins were rebuilt in 1623. Further destruction followed in 1793, when the saint's shrine was broken into and its contents scattered. The villagers were able to recover some of them. The city council ordered the demolition of the basilica. The statues were burned, and only part of Saint Fris's head could be saved. The tomb was used as a watering place for cattle from a neighboring farm. From 1847 to 1855, the basilica was restored. The remaining relics were recovered and in 1888 The basilica was reconsecrated. The crypt remained miraculously unharmed over the centuries.

Saint Fris, son of Duke Rabbod of Friesland and nephew of Charles Martel, raised his banner to gather the Franks, after being defeated by the Saracens near the village of Lupiac. The Franks once again confronted the enemy troops not far from Bassoues and this time emerged victorious. The courage of Saint Fris earned him fame. However, struck by a fatal arrow, he died and his body was hastily buried. It was rediscovered two hundred years later, in the 10th century by shepherds. A church was built over his tomb and the fame of the saint and the “miracles” attributed to him attracted many pilgrims to the Via Tolosana on the Chemin de Saint Jacques. The basilica was enlarged in 1520 by the Archbishop of Auch. In 1569, during the Huguenot Wars, the buildings were set on fire by Montgomery's troops. The ruins were rebuilt in 1623. Further destruction followed in 1793, when the saint's shrine was broken into and its contents scattered. The villagers were able to recover some of them. The city council ordered the demolition of the basilica. The statues were burned, and only part of Saint Fris's head could be saved. The tomb was used as a watering place for cattle from a neighboring farm. From 1847 to 1855, the basilica was restored. The remaining relics were recovered and in 1888 The basilica was reconsecrated.

Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned. Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry. 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise. The Nouvelles Galeries opened in 1904 and was destroyed by fire in 1928. The building was rebuilt at the end of 1929, in the Art Deco style. It consists of two facades arranged on either side of a central rotunda. The store employed almost 300 people, mainly saleswomen. I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.

Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned. Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry. 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise. In 1836, Sylvain Aubrun bought a store, which was gradually expanded with a series of neighboring stores until it finally reached an area of 950 m² with houses, gardens and courtyards. The complex was demolished in 1928 to build a department store between 1928 and 1929. The building was arranged around a hall lit by a glass ceiling that formed a light well. The entire building was covered with decorative geometric friezes. Each level formed a circular gallery. In 1959, the light well was removed. I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.

Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned. Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry. 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise. More half-timbered houses are near the Place Planchat. I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.

Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned. Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry. 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise. Place Gourdaine is one of the centers of the historic old town, surrounded by many half-timbered houses. I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.

Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned. Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry. 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise. The Halle Saint-Bonnet opens every working day and supplies its customers with groceries I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.

The "Château de Creully" is known since the 11th century. It got fortified during the 100-Years-War - and remodeled and altered ever since. Hamon le Dentu lived here. He was one of the leader of a rebellion against the young William the Bastard" (later named "William the Conqueror". Hamon le Dentu and most of his prominent co-rebels died in the Battle of Val-ès-Dunes (1047). From then on the power of William was undisputed within the Normandy. In summer 1944 Field Marshal Montgomery (aka "Monty") had his tactical headquarters here for some weeks.