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The Two at Pervyse with Shot the dog memorial, Ypres
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The Two at Pervyse with Shot the dog memorial, Ypres
This memorial is in the garden of the Ariane Hotel in Ypres. The Two is the title given to two extrordinary British laidies, Elsie Knocker and Mairie Chisholm, who came out to Belgium and set up medical facilities in the town of Pervyse in support of the Belgian Army. Their biographer, Diane Atkinson, moved to have a memorial statue set up in Pervyse, but the town refused. Natasha, proprietor of the Ariane Hotel, a favorite lodging place for British visitors to Ypres, offered to have the statue in the gardens. Both ladies are sitting on a sandbag wall with their dog, Shot, in the foreground. Date: 2015
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2015 Atkinson Belgian Biographer Both Chisholm Diane Elsie Facilities Favorite Foreground Ieper Knocker Lodging Mairie Moved Offered Proprietor Refused Sandbag Shot Support Their This Title Visitors Ypres Ariane Natasha Pervyse
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This poignant photograph captures the enduring spirit of Elsie Knocker and Mairie Chisholm, two extraordinary British ladies who made a significant impact during the First World War in the small Belgian town of Pervyse. Known as 'The Two,' these women set up medical facilities to support the Belgian Army when they arrived in 1914, providing much-needed care to soldiers during the early stages of the war. Their selfless actions did not go unnoticed, and their biographer, Diane Atkinson, sought to honor their memory with a memorial statue in their adopted hometown. However, the town of Pervyse declined the proposal. Natasha, the proprietor of the Ariane Hotel in Ypres, a favorite lodging place for British visitors to the area, generously offered to have the statue placed in the gardens of her establishment instead. In this image, Elsie and Mairie are seen sitting on a sandbag wall, their faithful dog, Shot, resting at their feet in the foreground. The scene is a testament to the camaraderie and resilience that defined the war effort during this period. The memorial, which was unveiled in 2015, stands as a lasting tribute to the incredible work of these two remarkable women and their unwavering dedication to helping others during a time of great need.
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