Description
Object description
whole: the image covers the majority, with the title integrated and placed across the top, in red outlined black. The text
is integrated and positioned across the top quarter in white outlined black and in red outlined black. Further text is integrated and
positioned centre left in grey outlined black, across the lower third in red outlined black, and at the centre in black. Additional text is
separate and positioned across the bottom in black and held within a black border. All set against a white background.
image: against the background of a bomb damaged city, three British soldiers stare out at the viewer. One of them is pointing to a large
poster being held up by his comrade, on which the words of the Prince of Wales are quoted.
text: SOS FROM TOC.H.
LATE 'TALBOT HOUSE', EVERYMANS CLUB, POPERINGHE AND YPRES. 1915-18.
£30,000, IS URGENTLY NEEDED TO CONTINUE ITS WORK IN LONDON.
TOC,H IS THE ARMY'S AFFECTIONATE DIM., FOR TALBOT HOUSE THE SOLDIER'S HOME FROM HOME IN THE YPRES SALIENT.
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, who knew and assisted the old house in Poperinghe, conveys 'his sincere and cordial wish that such an
undertaking will meet with every success.'
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DONATIONS OR THE LOAN OF LARGE SUMS FOR REPAYMENT WITHOUT INTEREST ARE THE BEST WAY OF HELPING TOC.,H TO FOUND A CENTRAL CLUB HOUSE IN
LONDON WITH HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION
Cheques should be made payable to 'Toc. H.' or Bearer, addressed to Barclay's Bank, Ltd., 1 Pall Mall East, S.W.1
Padre and Hon. Secretary:
Rev. P.B. CLAYTON, M.C., 'Toc. H.' Offices, Effingham House, Arundel St., Strand, W.C.1.
PHILIP REID PRINTING CONTRACTOR, 47 FLEET ST. LONDON, E.C.4.
Label
TOC H was a rest centre for British soldiers of all ranks stationed in the Ypres sector in Flanders. It was the idea
of a young army chaplain, the Reverend 'Tubby' Clayton, who established the centre in 'Talbot House' [TOC H in Army telephone jargon] in
the Belgian town of Poperinge. Talbot House offered British troops a respite from the Front and an opportunity to develop and examine their
understanding of the Christian faith.
After the war former soldiers from Talbot House continued the work of TOC H as a civilian charity, establishing hostels and local branches
to promote the Christian faith through community orientated work programmes. The work of TOC H continues to this day as an international
Christian organisation involved in various charitable and social projects.
Inscription
Y. 172