WW1 shrouds to be shown at Bristol Cathedral

Rob Heard's art installation was unveiled in Exeter on the 100th anniversary of the start of the battle of the Somme

Figurines marking each life lost on the first day of the battle of the Somme will be displayed in Bristol.

The 19,240 shrouds made by Somerset artist Rob Heard was first displayed in Exeter on 1 July, to mark the 100th anniversary of the battle.

Bristol Cathedral will show the art at College Green from 11 to 18 November.

Mr Heard has said it will take about a day to put the figurines in place with the help of 6 Rifles.

Project manager, Mel Bradley said: "It had a huge impact on Exeter and has the potential to be even bigger in Bristol."

Shrouds of the Somme has been shortlisted for a Remember WW1 award, with the results to be announced on 2 November.

Each of the figurines were wrapped in a hand-stitched shroud to represent each of the soldiers who died in France.

Each shroud bears the name of a soldier who died on the first day of the battle