The expertly colourised shots were brought to life by French bank technician, Frédéric Duriez (51). The images were provided by the Valois collection which belongs to the BDIC. “By colourising these photos, I reduce the time that separates us today from this conflict”, said Frédéric. Here: Car cannon sections in firing position, Auxi-le-Château. (Photo by Frédéric Duriez/BDIC/Mediadrumworld.com)

Porcelain Black performs during the ' I Am Still Music' Tour at the Wells Fargo Center on March 26, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The UK reality TV mum Binky Felted out and about in London, England on November 7, 2017. Binky looked amazing in a black blazer, (Photo by Flynet Pictures)

A protester uses his laptop computer in the “Occupy LSX” camp outside St. Paul's Cathedral ahead of a demonstration against higher tuition fees and privatisation in universities on November 9, 2011 in London, England. Around 4000 police officers are on duty and are to be allowed to deploy baton rounds if needed. The march is expected to finish at London Wall in the heart of the capital's financial district. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Charlotte Roirdan from Lyon & Turnbull views a letter written by Mary Queen of Scots on March 8, 2012 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The 450 year old letter, unearthed in Blair Castle in Ayrshire, has been verified as the hand writing of Mary Queen of Scotts and has been valued at 3,000 GBP. The letter, dated March 20, 1554, relieves the then laird of Blair from his duties due to gout and will be put up for sale next week at an auction in Edinburgh. (Photo by Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images)

Bill Moreau watches as the Black Forest fire burns near his house near Black Forest Road Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2013, near Colorado Springs, Colo. The Black Forest Fire was one of at least three significant wildfires burning in Colorado amid gusty winds and record-breaking hot, dry weather. (Photo by Christian Murdock/AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette)

Charistan Hood, 4, eats an ice cream near a picture of former President Barack Obama at the Black-owned Ice Cream Heaven store on Blackout Day 2020 on July 07, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Supporters of Blackout Day have committed to only spending money at Black-owned businesses to showcase the economic power of the Black community. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)