Talbot House Exhibition

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FREE 12 OCTOBER – 8 JANUARY

EXHIBITION

TALBOT HOUSE ‘ AN OASIS IN A WORLD GONE CRAZY’

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In 1915 army chaplain Philip ‘Tubby’ Clayton established the Everyman’s Club at Talbot House in the small town of Poperinge, only a few miles from the front line in Ypres. In this house rank was irrelevant, orders were prohibited, and all soldiers were encouraged to forget about the war.

This exhibition tracks the story of Tubby and this ‘oasis’ for soldiers during the First World War. It will include items from Talbot House, the memoirs of Tubby and the actual hut in which he wrote them after fleeing the Germans.

Thursday 26 November, 6-8pm

ACCOMPANYING EVENTS

Thursday 22 October, 6-8pm

TALBOT HOUSE – A HAVEN FROM THE HELL OF THE TRENCHES: LATE VIEW AND LAUNCH

Ken Prideaux-Brune, President of the Friends of Talbot House, will tell the story of this remarkable place, which has been preserved very much as it was in World War 1 and celebrates its centenary this December.

£5 plus booking fee.

Includes a wine and canapé reception and an exclusive view of the exhibition.

THE HAPPY HOPPERS SHOW

The hop barn in Talbot House was converted into a theatre during the First World War. Performances were put on there to give a little light relief to those who were about to travel to or had just returned from the front line, only a few miles away. This is a one-off performance, created by the Happy Hoppers to reflect what was once put on for the troops.

£10 plus booking fee. Includes a wine reception.

Free gift offer to anyone in authentic First World War military costume.

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