# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Recovery of the Fallen: Then & Now (ENG)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: An evening unlike any other—rich in history, reflection, and deeply human stories. Ticket includes bites and drinks.About this EventJoin assistant-archaeologist Pierre Legrand as he guides you back into the haunting landscape left in the wake of the First World War: a world of mud, shell‑torn fields, and villages reduced to rubble. From this devastation emerged a vast and unprecedented humanitarian effort — the recovery, identification, and dignified burial of fallen soldiers. You will learn about the pivotal role of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and its enduring commitment to care for the fallen in perpetuity.Who were the men and women who assumed this immense responsibility? How did they locate and recover bodies in a landscape so utterly destroyed? And what did identification look like more than a hundred years ago, long before the advent of modern forensic techniques?Through storytelling, historic imagery, and real cases drawn from the field, this evening reveals the extraordinary work behind the silent rows of headstones we know today.In addition, the lecture examines how the recovery and identification of human remains is carried out today— in contrast with the early 20th‑century methods of paper documentation and personal effects with the modern use of forensic archaeology, anthropology, geospatial analysis, and DNA technologies.This comparison offers a powerful insight into how far we have come, and how the mission of honouring the dead remains unchanged.Historical image: Ivan Bawtree (from the Colonel Goodland Collection of the early days of the IWGC, scanned and enhanced by Chris Lofty: Burial party in Passchendaele New British Cemetery, Belgium (used in online article 'Recovery and Reburial in 1919')Agenda🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMPart 1Info: A captivating introduction to the systematic clearance of the battlefields, highlighting the pioneering vision of Fabian Ware, the founding of the Imperial War Graves Commission, and how the Commonwealth War Graves Commission continues this legacy today.🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PMTea TimeInfo: Enjoy a delicious cake buffet by Deb’s Tea Garden — included in the ticket price.🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:45 PMPart 2Info: Three remarkable case studies unravelled: rare, behind‑the‑scenes insights into the often unseen efforts to recover the fallen.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ieper/recovery-of-the-fallen-then-and-now-eng/100001984376577762
- **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28, max: 28, currency: EUR

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ieper
- **state**: WV
- **country**: Belgium
- **location**: Menenstraat 46
- **lat**: 50.85178029999999
- **long**: 2.8905001
- **full address**: Menenstraat 46, 46 Menenstraat, Ieper, Belgium

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Recovery of the Fallen: Then & Now (ENG) being held?
  - **A:** Recovery of the Fallen: Then & Now (ENG) takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Menenstraat 46, 46 Menenstraat, Ieper, Belgium.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Recovery of the Fallen: Then & Now (ENG)?
  - **A:** Tickets for Recovery of the Fallen: Then & Now (ENG) are priced at EUR 28 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityTicket incl cake & drinkEUR 28Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Recovery of the Fallen: Then & Now (ENG)?
  - **A:** Recovery of the Fallen: Then & Now (ENG) is organized by Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Recovery of the Fallen: Then & Now (ENG) is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ieper, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Recovery of the Fallen: Then & Now (ENG) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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