Cascade of poppies returns to town's guildhall

The artwork, which also features a silhouette of a World War One soldier, is on display at Grantham Guildhall

An art installation featuring poppies and military silhouettes is back at Grantham Guildhall as part of the town's Remembrance commemorations.

The display, which features work by volunteers and design students from Grantham College, was first staged by South Kesteven District Council in 2023.

Last year, it was moved to St Wulfram's Church after scaffolding at the Guildhall prevented the artwork from being displayed.

As well as the poppies, the artwork depicts silhouettes of a World War One soldier, a land girl, a Navy Wren and a World War Two paratrooper.

The council's armed forces champion, councillor Bridget Ley, said: "We are delighted to see them back in place this year and proud to contribute to the Royal British Legion's annual commemoration.

"The poppy is the symbol of remembrance and our need to remember the sacrifices made by our military both back through history and those serving today."

The council is also involved in projects to uncover and preserve the local military heritage of the area, including The Soldiers From The Sky project.

Elsewhere in the county, a community group is hoping to set a Guinness World Record by displaying more than 80,000 handmade poppies from a high-altitude attraction.

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