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20 September 1914On 20 September 1914, German shellfire burned, damaged and destroyed important parts of the magnificent Cathedral of Reims, seat of the Archdiocese of Reims, where once the Kings of France were anointed and crowned.
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Reims Cathedral - Wikipedia
On 24 July 1481, a fire caused by the negligence of workers covering the high wood-and-lead flèche (spire) that was being constructed over the transept [33] destroyed the part of the spire's framework, the cathedral's central bell tower, and the galleries at the base of the cathedral roof, while dripping molten roofing … See more
Notre-Dame de Reims , known in English as Reims Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the French city of the same name, the archiepiscopal see of the Archdiocese of Reims. The cathedral was dedicated to the See more
• c. 250-300 - Saint Sixtus of Reims is recorded as the first bishop of Reims
• 314 -A Cathedral of the Holy Apostles, built by Bishop … See moreWest façade
The west façade, the entry to the cathedral, particularly glorifies royalty. Most of it was completed at the same time, giving it an unusual unity of style. It is harmonic or balanced, with two towers of equal height and … See moreInterior of west façade
In the interior of the west façade, much of the original glass remains, though it has gone through several restorations. The centre of the west … See more
5th century – the Merovingian Cathedral
The settlement of a tribe of Gauls called the Remes, named Durocortorum, had been recorded by Julius Caesar in his accounts of the See more
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See more on smarthistory.orgWorld War I officially started July 28, 1914. Originally it was believed that the “situation” would clear itself up by no later than Christmastime. Instead, it took over four long and grueling years, and resulted in more than 15 million deaths. Early on in the conflict, the German army moved into northeastern French territory. This w…Reims Cathedral - Smarthistory
History of Reims Cathedral
A devastating fire. During the First World War, Reims Cathedral was targeted by the German army. Nearly 300 shells were fired at the building ! Thanks to its sturdiness and perfect …
The Debate Over Rebuilding That Ensued When a Beloved …
When France passed a law supporting the reconstruction of damaged monuments at the end of the war in 1919, fierce debates erupted over what work should be done on Reims Cathedral.
Reims Cathedral Burns - Mental Floss
Sep 19, 2014 · Whatever the truth was, on September 19 and 20, 1914, over two dozen German shells hit the cathedral (image above), setting fire to temporary wooden scaffolding, which in turn ignited...
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17.6.12: Fact and fiction- The explosion of Reims …
The city of Reims saw significant destruction, and both civilian and military casualties. But no event ignited indignation as did the bombing of the much-venerated Notre-Dame de Reims. The cathedral was first hit by shell fire on …
Reims Cathedral | Gothic architecture, …
The cathedral, which was begun in 1211 under the auspices of Archbishop Aubry de Humbert and designer Jean d’Orbais, was modeled on Chartres Cathedral (begun about 1194) and was …
Reims Cathedral - History and Facts | History Hit
Unfortunately, the cathedral’s roof caught fire in 1481 during renovation work. Thanks to financial backing from the royal crown, the work was able to continue.
The Destruction of the Cathedral of Reims, 1914
On 20 September 1914, German shellfire burned, damaged and destroyed important parts of the magnificent Cathedral of Reims, seat of the Archdiocese of Reims, where once the Kings of France were anointed and crowned.
How Rheims Cathedral's destruction in the First
Jun 19, 2019 · On 19 September 1914 the cathedral started burning. The fire was spread by extensive wooden scaffolding on two sides of the building, erected before the war for restoration work.
Reims Cathedral, Reims, France - SpottingHistory
German shellfire during the opening engagements of the First World War on 20 September 1914 burned, damaged and destroyed important parts of the cathedral. Scaffolding around the north …
In Reims on Fire, art historian Thomas Gaehtgens1 places a masterpiece of Gothic architecture at the center of the forces of war, culture, society, and politics. His expertise in French and …
Reims on fire : war and reconciliation between France and Germany
"This publication examines the bombardment of Reims cathedral in France by German troops during the First World War and the resulting implications for the intellectual, cultural, and …
[3A] REIMS - International Center of Medieval Art
Aug 4, 2016 · Scholarly and popular accounts of the rebuilding of Reims Cathedral typically begin with a report of a fire in the existing structure on May 6, 1210 and the ceremonial laying of a …
When Reims Cathedral Burned - Freie Universität Berlin
A national cultural monument, Reims Cathedral is where the French kings were crowned. In 1914 it was hit by German artillery and set on fire. The roof of the building and the north tower …
PODCAST: World War I and Reims Cathedral with Thomas …
May 30, 2018 · You know, the fact that Reims Cathedral has been attacked was enough to appall everybody. CUNO: In this episode I speak with Thomas Gaehtgens about his new book, …
The quest to save Notre Dame brought together unlikely game …
19 hours ago · After the 2019 fire at Notre Dame, Ubisoft and Epic came together to use tech like the Unreal Engine to save the 14th century French cathedral. Here’s how.
Reims Cathedral · Art and Architecture of the Middle Ages: …
Description: The present Reims Cathedral, or Notre-Dame de Reims, was built after the previous cathedral burned down in 1210. Fire also destroyed the original roof and the spires in 1481. …
'The space is like an instrument': How Notre-Dame found its voice …
Mar 6, 2025 · The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris has borne witness to many turning points in history. The building's striking gothic stonework has stood sentry on an island in the midst of …
The Architectural Scars of War: the Bombardment of the Reims …
Apr 26, 2018 · The massive cathedral in Reims, where generations of French kings were once crowned, was partially destroyed by bombardment during the First World War. The roof …
Western Front Virtual Tour — Stop 40: Reims Cathedral - Blogger
Oct 17, 2014 · On one occasion (photo above) scaffolding in place on the north tower caught fire. The fire spread to the whole structure. Lead from the roof melted and flowed through the the …
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