Celtic Gallery

Boer War Memorial unveiling, Haverfordwest, South Wales

Commemorative photograph of the unveiling of the Boer War Memorial at St Mary the Virgin Church, High Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The memorial is surrounded by local dignitaries, clergy, a police band and crowds of townspeople. The various umbrellas show that it was a wet day. The memorial is in the form of a celtic cross and was made from Cornish granite, with 44 names of Pembrokeshire men listed on it. It was unveiled by Lord Cawdor

© Mary Evans / Roger Worsley Archive

The Izjer Tower seen through the Pax Gate, Dixmuide

Listed as an International Peace Centre, the Tower is a symbol of Flemish Nationalism which came to a head during the First World War. The Towers history goes back to the 18th Century. The letters AVVVK on the Tower stand for Alles Voor Vlanderen. Vlanders Voor Kristus - All for Flanders. Flanders for Christ. The Celtic Cross headstones in the Tower grounds carry the AVVVK symbol and were designed by the Flemish artist Joe English. The Tower has different exhibitions on different floors and there are marvellous views over the whole countryside from the top. Date: 2016

© Holts Battlefield Collection / Mary Evans

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne - Market Place & Post Office

The Market Place & Post Office - The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland, England - a tidal island off the northeast coast of England with a recorded history from the 6th century. An important centre of Celtic Christianity under Saints Aidan of Lindisfarne, Cuthbert, Eadfrith of Lindisfarne and Eadberht of Lindisfarne. After Viking invasions (and the Norman conquest of England) a priory was re-established. A small castle was also built on the island in 1550. Date: circa 1941

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection