Tubby's Talbot House

Welcome to Talbot House, the every man's club from the First World War. Situated behind the lines, it became a haven in hell for thousands of troops.

[Genevra Charsley @FlandersBTour]

Guiding back at my “home from home,” Talbot House feels very appropriate to be here on VE Day. I often in my talks make references to the connection of First and Second World War veterans.

#VEDay80

[Genevra Charsley @FlandersBTour]

“The largest room in the house…”

@TalbotHousTubby

[Andy Rawson @AndrewRawson11]

@FlandersBTour @TalbotHousTubby A favourite book of mine for many years.

[Ryan Gearing @TommiesGuides]

Beautiful wisteria in the garden at @TalbotHousTubby

[Tubby's Talbot House @TalbotHousTubby]

𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘮’𝘴 𝘞𝘢𝘺
This book, written by Jan Louagie MBE and Honorary Secretary of the Talbot House Assocation is out now and available at the museumshop or [email protected]

#TalbotHouse #Books

[Great War Huts @GreatWarHuts]

It was an honour to take part in the Toc H World Chain of Light this evening and light the Brampton Lamp for the first time in many years.

Thank you to everyone who came to share this special occasion with us.

[Jon Wort 🇺🇦🇮🇱🇬🇧 @Tofrek]

@GreatWarHuts @Simon_Louagie @HorrorBiscuits @Taff_Gillingham @DoraRingland @TJGodden @AndInTheMorning @Carolin22478581 @MilHums @TalbotHousTubby I was at the lighting in TOC H.
A wonderful service officiated by the Rev Richard Clements.

[Jon Wort 🇺🇦🇮🇱🇬🇧 @Tofrek]

At @TalbotHousTubby waiting for @Simon_Louagie to participate in the World Chain of Light 2024.
Always peaceful to be in the Chapel of Talbot House.

[Tubby's Talbot House @TalbotHousTubby]

@FrontlineLH Thank you

[Frontline LH @FrontlineLH]

Whenever I visit the Chapel @TalbotHousTubby it seems that the Great War soldiers who worshipped & sought solace there are only just out of sight, their prayers & hymns just on the edge of hearing. Please support its restoration if you are able #WW1 #FWW
https://t.co/8mNDPXtIMb

[Tanya Ferguson @TanyaTanyamf]

Paid my respects to Tubby Clayton today. @TalbotHousTubby #WW1 @FlandersBTour

[Carl Lewis @hmsstrongbow]

@TalbotHousTubby Our Talbot House rose is flowering today, just as my friend @tomcarradine heads back over to the Salient. Best wishes to all in Poperinge. ♥️🇧🇪

[Royal Army Chaplains’ Department @ArmyChaplaincy]

During a Battlefield Study in Belgium Padre Gower, chaplain to 1 ATR, performed Baptisms for three recruits at Talbot House.

@TalbotHousTubby is affectionately linked with the Army and chaplaincy thanks to Padre Philip “Tubby” Clayton who opened a soldiers club there during WWI.

[Carly Reagon @carlyreagon]

I love this house @TalbotHousTubby worth the journey every time

[Mildenhall Hums Dept @MilHums]

Mr Lowis’ new First World War Ypres Salient map got an outing today (when he remembered that he had it 😖!)

Here it is @TalbotHousTubby

[Mildenhall Hums Dept @MilHums]

In true @TalbotHousTubby style, we have drunk tea and had a service in the Upper Room.

You can decide which was more important to the troops of the First World War.

[Mildenhall Hums Dept @MilHums]

Home from home @TalbotHousTubby

“Come into the garden and forget about the War”

(Mr Higginson doing his best impression of Pte Pettifer!)

[Philip Green @revphilipgreen]

Finishing off the @AldenhamSchool #Battlefields tour with a moment of reflection in @TalbotHousTubby . I'll never tire of this oasis of calm. #wewillrememberthem

[Tubby's Talbot House @TalbotHousTubby]

Talbot House Board Member, veteran Captain Filip, placed a #CWGC wreath at his headstone earlier this year. Last night, Talbot House Warden & REME veteran Malcolm, called for a toast to Gilbert and the boys who landed on the beaches for #DDay80. Absent friends, never forgotten.

[Tubby's Talbot House @TalbotHousTubby]

𝑮𝒊𝒍𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒚𝒎𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑾𝒚𝒏𝒅𝒉𝒂𝒎 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒃𝒐𝒕
As we markt #DDay80, we remember our Talbotousians who gave their lives. Amongst them is Captain Gilbert Talbot, son of Chaplain Neville Talbot. Just like the House, he is named after Neville's brother who fell in 1915.

[Tubby's Talbot House @TalbotHousTubby]

Shortly after DDay, he landed on the beaches in Normandy and was commanding the Company QH of 1st Rifle Brigade at Balleroy (Bayeux). During some heavy shelling, he and four others were killed. Today, you can visit Gilbert at the civilian Eastern Cemetery at Bayeux.