Bayeux in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
50th Northumbrian Division Memorial
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 4, 2024
1. 50th Northumbrian Division Memorial
To the Glory of God and in memory of all ranks of the brave men of the
The town of Bayeux, the first town in France to be liberated by the Allied armies, was entered and freed by troops of this division on the morning of 7th June 1944.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1944.
Location. 49° 16.508′ N, 0° 42.23′ W. Memorial is in Bayeux, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is on Rue L L le Forestier, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Bayeux, Normandie 14400, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le Doyen du Chapitre (a few steps from this marker); La Cathedrale de Bayeux / Bayeux Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Les Abords du Chevet de la Cathédrale (within shouting distance of this marker); Un édifice du Xe siècle (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Rempart Gallo-Roman (within shouting distance of this marker); Le palais Episcopal (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); L'Esplanade Flachat (about 90 meters away); L'Hôtel Tardif (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bayeux.
Photographed by Kevin W., July 1, 2015
2. 50th Northumbrian Division Memorial Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 4, 2024
3. 50th Northumbrian Division Memorial
Photographed by Kevin W., July 1, 2015
4. 50th Northumbrian Division Memorial Marker
The marker is partially obstructed by the red and yellow striped awning, part of the Fêtes Médiévales (Medieval Festival) event.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 5, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on September 13, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 5, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on September 13, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
