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Notice by ruined church, Ypres, Belgium, WW1
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Notice by ruined church, Ypres, Belgium, WW1
Two army personnel and a nurse viewing a sign outside a ruined church. The sign reads: This Is Holy Ground. No Stone Of This Fabric May Be Taken Away. It Is A Heritage For All Civilised Peoples
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Belgian Bombed Damage Debris Fabric Matania Notice Nurse Personnel Rubble Ruined Stones Ypres
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This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of reflection and reverence as two army personnel and a nurse pause before the ruins of a gothic church in Ypres, Belgium during the First World War. The year was 1917, and the devastating impact of the war was evident in the bombed-out remains of the once magnificent structure. The church, a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region, now stood as a haunting reminder of the destruction and loss wrought by the conflict. The trio stands before a notice affixed to the church wall, its message a plea for preservation and respect. "This Is Holy Ground. No Stone Of This Fabric May Be Taken Away. It Is A Heritage For All Civilised Peoples," it read. The significance of the notice was not lost on the soldiers and the nurse. They understood the importance of preserving the past, even in the midst of war. The photograph, taken by renowned photojournalist, Rossa Matania, is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and the importance of preserving history and heritage, even in the darkest of times. The ruins of the church, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continue to stand as a symbol of hope and resilience, inspiring generations to remember and honor the past.
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