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Pilgrims with their French guide, arriving at their billets
Pilgrims with their French guide, arriving at their billets, exchanging references through their coupons. The pilgrimage of 11, 000 people to France and Flanders was organised by the British Legion and attended by the Prince of Wales. Date: 1928
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Belgian Commemoration Legion Pilgrimage Postwar 1928
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August 1928: A Moment of Reconciliation - Pilgrims with their French Guide, Arriving at their Billets during the Great Pilgrimage to France and Flanders. The poignant image captures a group of Pilgrims, having just arrived in France during the Great Pilgrimage to France and Flanders, exchanging references with their French guide. The pilgrimage, organized by the British Legion, marked the 10th anniversary of the end of the First World War and was attended by an impressive 11,000 people, including the Prince of Wales. The scene unfolds on a bustling street, with the pilgrims, both men and women, dressed in their Sunday best, carrying their belongings and wearing their commemorative badges. The French guide, standing proudly, holds out a stack of coupons, likely used for accommodation arrangements during the pilgrimage. This exchange of references and coupons symbolizes the spirit of reconciliation and unity between the war-torn nations. The 1920s, known as the Roaring Twenties, were a time of recovery and hope after the devastating First World War. The pilgrimage served as a powerful memorial to the sacrifices made during the war, bringing together people from both sides to honor the fallen and promote peace. The image stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The pilgrimage took place in the summer of 1928, with the pilgrims traveling through Belgium and France, visiting significant sites of the war, including Ypres, the Somme, and Verdun. This poignant moment, captured in time, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of unity and reconciliation in the aftermath of conflict.
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