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  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, Captain of The Cornelis-Gert boards his boat on the quayside where the boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row. The boat was detained for a week and freed after an administrative hearing earlier in the day. The boat sailed out of the harbour later that evening. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
Jondy Ward, Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan (in grey) and his crew give thumbs up and cheer as they prepare to leave the quay in Le Havre, France where they were detained for a week after allegedly illegally fishing for scallops in French territorial waters in yet another post brevet row.<br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 29 Oct 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British boat and crew detained in France.<br />
British fishing boat The Cornelis-Gert Jan remains at the centre of an international fishing row impounded in the port of Le Havre, France. Lawyers and British embassy officials continue to visit the boat as they await permission to leave France.<br />
Credit - Photo copyright©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
<br />
As published in the Daily Mirror 29 Oct 2021; https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/british-skipper-trawler-trapped-france-25337389
    30oct21-Fishing Jondy Ward03.png
  • 29 Oct 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British boat and crew detained in France.<br />
British fishing boat The Cornelis-Gert Jan remains at the centre of an international fishing row impounded in the port of Le Havre, France. Lawyers and British embassy officials continue to visit the boat as they await permission to leave France.<br />
Credit - Photo copyright©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
<br />
As published in the Daily Mirror 29 Oct 2021; https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/british-skipper-trawler-trapped-france-25337389
    30oct21-Fishing Jondy Ward02.png
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
British scallop fishing trawler the Cornelis-Gert Jan, captained by Jondy Ward and his crew sail out of Le Havre habour, France after being freed by French authorities. The boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan032.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
Crew prepare for departure. British scallop fishing trawler the Cornelis-Gert Jan, captained by Jondy Ward and his crew sail out of Le Havre habour, France after being freed by French authorities. The boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan031.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
British scallop fishing trawler the Cornelis-Gert Jan, captained by Jondy Ward and his crew sail out of Le Havre habour, France after being freed by French authorities. The boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan029.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
British scallop fishing trawler the Cornelis-Gert Jan, captained by Jondy Ward and his crew sail out of Le Havre habour, France after being freed by French authorities. The boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan028.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
British scallop fishing trawler the Cornelis-Gert Jan, captained by Jondy Ward and his crew sail out of Le Havre habour, France after being freed by French authorities. The boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan027.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
Scallop fishing trawler the Cornelis-Gert captained by Jondy Ward tied up on the quay in Le Havre before her departure. The boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row. The boat was detained for a week and freed after an administrative hearing earlier in the day. The boat sailed out of the harbour later that evening. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan026.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers arrive in court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward arrives at the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers before a hearing to determine if he and his crew can leave France. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan025.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers arrive in court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward arrives at the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers before a hearing to determine if he and his crew can leave France. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan023.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers arrive in court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward arrives at the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers before a hearing to determine if he and his crew can leave France. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan021.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers arrive in court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward arrives at the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers before a hearing to determine if he and his crew can leave France. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan020.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers arrive in court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward arrives at the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers before a hearing to determine if he and his crew can leave France. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan017.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers arrive in court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward arrives at the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers before a hearing to determine if he and his crew can leave France. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan015.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
British scallop fishing trawler the Cornelis-Gert Jan, captained by Jondy Ward (grey sweatshirt) and his crew sail out of Le Havre habour, France after being freed by French authorities. The boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
British scallop fishing trawler the Cornelis-Gert Jan, captained by Jondy Ward (grey sweatshirt) and his crew sail out of Le Havre habour, France after being freed by French authorities. The boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, Captain of The Cornelis-Gert aboard his boat on the quayside where the boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row. The boat was detained for a week and freed after an administrative hearing earlier in the day. Mr Ward gave the assembled media a thumbs up as he departed the quay. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, Captain of The Cornelis-Gert boards his boat on the quayside where the boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row. The boat was detained for a week and freed after an administrative hearing earlier in the day. The boat sailed out of the harbour later that evening. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
British scallop fishing trawler the Cornelis-Gert Jan, captained by Jondy Ward and his crew sail out of Le Havre habour, France after being freed by French authorities. The boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
British scallop fishing trawler the Cornelis-Gert Jan, captained by Jondy Ward and his crew sail out of Le Havre habour, France after being freed by French authorities. The boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
Jondy Ward, Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan (in grey) and his crew give thumbs up and cheer as they prepare to leave the quay in Le Havre, France where they were detained for a week after allegedly illegally fishing for scallops in French territorial waters in yet another post brevet row.<br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
Jondy Ward, Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan (in grey) and his crew give thumbs up and cheer as they prepare to leave the quay in Le Havre, France where they were detained for a week after allegedly illegally fishing for scallops in French territorial waters in yet another post brevet row.<br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
British trawler seized in France.<br />
Jondy Ward, Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan (in grey) and his crew give thumbs up and cheer as they prepare to leave the quay in Le Havre, France where they were detained for a week after allegedly illegally fishing for scallops in French territorial waters in yet another post brevet row.<br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers arrive in court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward arrives at the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers before a hearing to determine if he and his crew can leave France. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Palais de Justice Rouen Fran...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers arrive in court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward arrives at the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers before a hearing to determine if he and his crew can leave France. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Trawler Cornelis Gert Jan024.jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, Captain of The Cornelis-Gert aboard his boat on the quayside where the boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row. The boat was detained for a week and freed after an administrative hearing earlier in the day. Mr Ward gave the assembled media a thumbs up as he departed the quay. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Le Havre, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, Captain of The Cornelis-Gert boards his boat on the quayside where the boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row. The boat was detained for a week and freed after an administrative hearing earlier in the day. The boat sailed out of the harbour later that evening. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers arrive in court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward arrives at the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers before a hearing to determine if he and his crew can leave France. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 November 2021. Court d'Appel - Court of Appeal, Tribunal court - Rouen, Normandy, France.<br />
Jondy Ward, (blue shirt, beard) and his lawyers leave court. Mr Ward is the Captain of The Cornelis-Gert Jan, a British scallop fishing trawler detained a week ago in territorial waters off the French coast for allegedly illegally fishing scallops without a valid permit. Ward leaves the administrative court in Rouen with his lawyers after a hearing. His boat remains at the centre of an international fishing row and remains detained in the port of Le Havre, France. <br />
Photo ©copyright/credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    03nov21-Jondy Ward Capatin Cornelis ...jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration023.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration022.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration012.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration010.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration006.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration004.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration002.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration032.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration028.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration026.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration014.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration011.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration008.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration005.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration016.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration013.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration001.jpg