"Shake-hand" - Boulogne-sur-mer - Pas-de-Calais - France
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N 50° 43.599 E 001° 35.994
31U E 401181 N 5620362
[EN] "Shake-hand" commemorates the centenary of the cordial entente franco britannique [FR] "Shake-hand" commémore le centenaire de l'entente cordiale franco britannique
Waymark Code: WMTP1B
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 12/20/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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[EN] 14 August 2004 Inauguration Jean-Muselet Square of the new statue of Britannia, work of the Bruno Maillard sculptor Bruno Maillard, replacing the monument destroyed in 1940, the anniversary of the disembarkation of the 1st British troops in Boulogne on August 14, 1914 Helped England during the two World Wars.

This sculpture in white lacquered steel culminates on its pedestal in marble to 6.80 m.

[FR] 14 août 2004 Inauguration place Jean-Muselet de la nouvelle statue de Britannia, œuvre du sculpteur boulonnais Bruno Maillard, en remplacement du monument détruit en 1940, le jour anniversaire du débarquement, le 14 août 1914, des 1ères troupes britanniques à Boulogne et en témoignage de reconnaissance pour l’aide l’Angleterre pendant les deux guerres mondiales.

Cette sculpture en acier laqué blanc culmine sur son socle en marbre à 6,80 m.

Title of Piece: "Shake-hand"

Artist: Bruno Maillard

Material/Media: White lacquered steel/acier laqué blanc

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): On the Haven/Sur le port

Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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