This fine chappie is a private war memorial that just appeared in 2014. No fund-raising, no permission, no fuss, just him.
Made by a local artist using wire netting and a paper mache covering it is due to disappear after armistice day.
Captured here on a lovely frosty morning. Great to think it has been accepted and honoured by the community and a clamour has ensured to make a permanent memorial in the same spirit.
Three months into playing in the tunnel, what is it looking like? https://youtu.be/L9Da85uCQUQ?is=4wKPIP_pLAxEz5gp
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