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Prince of Wales lights lamp, Talbot House Toc H, Belgium
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Prince of Wales lights lamp, Talbot House Toc H, Belgium
The Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VIII) lighting the Lamp of Maintenance at Talbot House Toc H, Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium, 15 December 1922.
1922
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Belgian Ceremony Flanders Formal Lamp Lighting Maintenance Poperinge Talbot Viii 1922 December
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in history as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, performs a formal ceremony at Talbot House Toc H in Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium, on 15 December 1922. The Prince, dressed in military attire, is seen lighting the Lamp of Maintenance, a symbolic act representing the commitment of the Toc H movement to the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of soldiers during the First World War. Talbot House, also known as "Toc H," was a British soldiers' club and community centre, founded in 1915 by Reverend T.S. Eliot and his brother, Hugh, in the heart of the Ypres Salient in Flanders. The house offered a sanctuary for soldiers, providing them with a place to rest, read, write letters, and enjoy a hot meal away from the horrors of the battlefield. The Toc H movement, which was inspired by the ideals of friendship, service, and spiritual growth, became a vital source of comfort and support for thousands of soldiers during the war. The Prince of Wales' visit to Talbot House was a significant gesture of recognition and appreciation for the work of the Toc H movement and its volunteers. The ceremony was held in the presence of Reverend T.S. Eliot and other dignitaries, and it marked the beginning of a long-lasting relationship between the Royal Family and Toc H. This photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of camaraderie, resilience, and hope that defined the Toc H movement and the lives of countless soldiers during the First World War.
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