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WWII POW's Book Restored After 82 Years
23 Apr
Summary
- A book created in a WWII prisoner-of-war camp was restored.
- The book documented life for prisoners held by the Japanese army.
- Peter Moss was speechless after seeing the miraculous restoration.
A poignant artifact from World War II has been expertly restored on the popular television program, The Repair Shop. The item in question is a unique publication titled 'Raggle Taggle,' created by prisoners of war while held in a camp by the Japanese Imperial army.
Peter Moss brought the delicate book, made from mosquito netting, brown paper, and rice glue, to the workshop. His father, Jock Moss, a former Indian Army soldier, was held captive for three and a half years in Taiwan, where he served as the editor for this magazine. Eighty-two years after its creation, the restored 'Raggle Taggle' left Peter in 'wonder.'
He described the restoration as 'astonishing' and 'miraculous,' expressing deep gratitude. Peter noted the book was now in a condition that closely resembled its original state. The publication originally provided solace and a creative outlet for 800 prisoners enduring immense hardship and despair.
