As time moves on and we have chance to catch our breath and reflect upon how we paid homage to our WW1 fallen, the word that comes to mind is, quite simply, “inspirational.” So many people wanted to be involved, from the very young to the not quite so young!
We knitted, carved and baked; unearthed family heirlooms and borrowed bridles from our horses. Others lent military uniforms, academic caps and gowns and even an aeroplane propeller. The flower arrangements were amazing, as was the enormous hand-crafted poppy banner hanging from the tower. The music provided a calm and reflective ambiance.
The list is endless, but above all and in whatever capacity, everyone gave their time and support in loving remembrance of Our Boys.
Thank you!
Such a postcard would have been sent home by KSLI soldiers serving in the trenches.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15, v.13 (King James Version)
Sent home by troops during WW1.
Originals were sent home during WW1.
Copy of the Shropshire Roll of Honour (original kept in St. Chad's Church Shrewsbury). Kindly donated by a resident.
The same today as one hundred years ago.
These were used for study, reference and engineering tasks, one hundred plus years ago.
Still in use today!
"To the men who fell".
Made by a Grandmother and her Grandson.
These would have been used in kitchens, in vegetable gardens, one hundred years ago.
Thought to have been used between the Wars.
Before electricity, candles were used to provide light.
Designed and made by a resident to commemorate the signing of the Armistice.
Many villagers made poppies, including Lilac ones in remembrance of the animals who died in service.
Image of the War Memorial and exquisite, hand-made tumbling Poppies.
Commemorating both the fallen and those who returned from the Great War.
Made for copy of "Shropshire's Sacrifice in the Great War". Dedicated to the "Bringing Home of Our Boys".
Made by children from the village school.
Made by Messy Church and placed in the churchyard.
Spending an afternoon with Y5 & 6 children in the local school, talking about the men behind the names on the War Memorial.
