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Post-WW1 pilgrimage in Belgium and France
Double page spread, photographs of the post-WW1 pilgrimage in Belgium and France, visiting Vimy Ridge, Sanctuary Wood, Ypres, Cambrai, Bethune, Armentieres and other key locations, in memory of those who never returned, attended by the Prince of Wales as patron of the British Legion. Date: 1928
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Commemoration Double Graphic Memory Pilgrimage Pilgrims Postwar Spread Visiting Ypres 1928
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Two Pages of Remembrance: The Prince of Wales' Post-WW1 Pilgrimage through Belgium and France (1928) Amidst the tranquil landscapes of post-war Europe, a poignant pilgrimage unfolded in the late 1920s. Led by the Prince of Wales, who served as the Patron of the British Legion, a group of pilgrims embarked on a journey through Belgium and France to commemorate the sacrifices of those who never returned from the horrors of the First World War. The double-page spread before you presents a series of evocative photographs from this moving pilgrimage. The journey began in the hallowed grounds of Vimy Ridge, a site of significant military importance during the war and now a symbol of the Allied victory. The pilgrims paid their respects, their faces etched with solemnity and reverence, as they stood in the shadow of the imposing Vimy Memorial. The pilgrimage continued through other key locations, each with its own poignant history. At Sanctuary Wood, the pilgrims gathered around the simple yet powerful Menin Gate, where the names of over 54,000 missing soldiers are inscribed. In Ypres, they attended the Last Post Ceremony, a daily tribute to the fallen. The pilgrims also visited the historic towns of Cambrai, Bethune, and Armentieres, each with its own unique connection to the war. The journey was a testament to the enduring spirit of remembrance and the unwavering commitment to honor the sacrifices of a generation. As the pilgrims made their way through the landscapes of Belgium and France, they carried with them the memories of those who had given their lives in the Great War. Their journey was a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of the conflict and the importance of remembering the past as a means of preserving the present and shaping the future.
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