Designed in 1921 by Sir Reginald Blomefield, the site was chosen as may hundreds and thousands of Soldiers would have passed through it on the way to the battlefields. It was unveiled by Lord Plumer who led the Second Army during the Third Battle of Ypres, Paschendaele.
Menin Gate 2012 |
Menin Gate |
Menin Gate - Entrance into Ypres |
Mein Gate Lion |
Menin Gate - Exit from Ypres |
Menin gate from the Ramparts |
Menin Gate Ramparts |
Menin Gate Gallery |
Menin Gate Gallery |
Menin Gate model |
Menin Gate - Ypres Battlefield map |
Ypres Battlefield Durham Light Infantry |
Menin Gate Northumberland Fusiliers |
Meinin Gate - Cavalry and Royal Artillery |
Menin Gate - Royal Artillery |