WWI - Visit 6

[debris4spike]

This set of photos are all based around the Belgian town of Poperinge, or as Granddad would have called it .... Pop

Our first stop was at The Town Hall (which looks almost Disney, to me), and to the death cell, which is where the condemned were kept for the last night of their life. Once it had all been confirmed (as I said of the 4,000+ about 300 died), they were brought here, offered a priest, food, whatever.




Carved emblem of the Canadian 49th Infantry Battalion



We then had time for lunch, as as ever I had a snack with me, so I walked round the town and into St Bertinus Church






The Ghybe (Ghent, Yper, Brugghe) governed the country of Flanders (in an incorrect manor) and tried to suppress Poperinge (the boulder)

Model of Ginger - a local girl who served in this cafe during the war.

War Memorial

Homage in Recognition of the British Heroes who fell in the defence of the town ... 1914 - 1918





















The most amazing pulpit I have ever seen







We then walked to Talbot House, or as Granddad called it Toc H. the present house is the same one used in WWI, but they have also got the adjoining house to help with accommodation. As during the war, we were provided with a cup of tea, and were shown a screening of a variety show of the time.











The Chaplai's room



The Chapel, in the roof space









The last stop on our Poperinge visit was to the cemetery, to see the grave of the first officer "shot at dawn".






ES Poole .... 1st officer shot-at-dawn

Comments

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

Great photos. It looks like a very interesting trip.

[debris4spike]

It was an amazing time - we packed a lot into a few days, as well

[shirebound]

Thanks for taking us on this remarkable journey with you.

[debris4spike]

It has been lovely to share another part of this 4 year history of Europe