Bayeux in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe

50th Northumbrian Division Memorial

Photographed By Kevin W., July 1, 2015

1. 50th Northumbrian Division Memorial Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

To the Glory of God and in memory of all ranks of the brave men of the 50th Northumbrian Division who laid down their lives for justice, freedom and the liberation of France in the assault on the beaches of La Riviere, La Hamel & Arromanches on the 6th of June 1944 and in battle on the fields of Normandy.

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.

Les troupes de cette division ont pénètre le 7 juin 1944 au matin dans Bayeux première ville de France à être rendue à la liberté par la armées alliées.

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. Marker is in Bayeux, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. Memorial is on Rue L L le Forestier, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bayeux, Normandie 14400, France. Touch for directions.

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); Les Abords du Chevet de la Cathédrale

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Un édifice du X^e 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'Aure (about 210 meters away); Autour des Augustines (about 240 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

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 September 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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