Welcome to Talbot House, the every man's club from the First World War. Situated behind the lines, it became a haven in hell for thousands of troops.
Talbot House Poperinge
Joined December 2011
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Guiding back at my “home from home,” Talbot House feels very appropriate to be here on VE Day. I often in my talks make references to the connection of First and Second World War veterans.
#VEDay80
𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘮’𝘴 𝘞𝘢𝘺
This book, written by Jan Louagie MBE and Honorary Secretary of the Talbot House Assocation is out now and available at the museumshop or info@talbothouse.be
#TalbotHouse #Books
Tubby's Talbot House retweeted
It was an honour to take part in the Toc H World Chain of Light this evening and light the Brampton Lamp for the first time in many years.
Thank you to everyone who came to share this special occasion with us.
Tubby's Talbot House retweeted
I was at the lighting in TOC H.
A wonderful service officiated by the Rev Richard Clements.
Tubby's Talbot House retweeted
At @TalbotHousTubby waiting for @Simon_Louagie to participate in the World Chain of Light 2024.
Always peaceful to be in the Chapel of Talbot House.
Tubby's Talbot House retweeted
Whenever I visit the Chapel @TalbotHousTubby it seems that the Great War soldiers who worshipped & sought solace there are only just out of sight, their prayers & hymns just on the edge of hearing. Please support its restoration if you are able #WW1 #FWW
gofund.me/295a5d8f
Tubby's Talbot House retweeted
@TalbotHousTubby Our Talbot House rose is flowering today, just as my friend @tomcarradine heads back over to the Salient. Best wishes to all in Poperinge. ♥️🇧🇪
Tubby's Talbot House retweeted
During a Battlefield Study in Belgium Padre Gower, chaplain to 1 ATR, performed Baptisms for three recruits at Talbot House.
@TalbotHousTubby is affectionately linked with the Army and chaplaincy thanks to Padre Philip “Tubby” Clayton who opened a soldiers club there during WWI.
ALT Army personnel stood side by side in an 'at ease' with their chaplain in front of an Altar.
Tubby's Talbot House retweeted
Mr Lowis’ new First World War Ypres Salient map got an outing today (when he remembered that he had it 😖!)
Here it is @TalbotHousTubby
Tubby's Talbot House retweeted
In true @TalbotHousTubby style, we have drunk tea and had a service in the Upper Room.
You can decide which was more important to the troops of the First World War.
Tubby's Talbot House retweeted
Home from home @TalbotHousTubby
“Come into the garden and forget about the War”
(Mr Higginson doing his best impression of Pte Pettifer!)
Tubby's Talbot House retweeted
Finishing off the @AldenhamSchool #Battlefields tour with a moment of reflection in @TalbotHousTubby . I'll never tire of this oasis of calm. #wewillrememberthem
𝑮𝒊𝒍𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒚𝒎𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑾𝒚𝒏𝒅𝒉𝒂𝒎 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒃𝒐𝒕
As we markt #DDay80, we remember our Talbotousians who gave their lives. Amongst them is Captain Gilbert Talbot, son of Chaplain Neville Talbot. Just like the House, he is named after Neville's brother who fell in 1915.
Shortly after DDay, he landed on the beaches in Normandy and was commanding the Company QH of 1st Rifle Brigade at Balleroy (Bayeux). During some heavy shelling, he and four others were killed. Today, you can visit Gilbert at the civilian Eastern Cemetery at Bayeux.