In 2018, Truro Wool had an idea to commemorate the centenary of the end of WW1 by creating the Bridge of Remembrance. Thanks to hundreds of members of the wonderful knitting and crochet community, together with some amazing volunteers, the idea became a reality and a display of over 15,000 hand knitted and crochet poppies was installed on River Walk footbridge in Truro for all to see. The finished display was so moving that it has been installed for Remembrance week every year since.
Though many of the poppies were made in Cornwall and the wider UK, volunteers from as far as South Africa, Canada, Europe and the USA sent hand-made poppies to be part of the moving tribute.
Can you help us on Sunday 27th October 2024?
The Bridge of Remembrance has become something that the local community looks forward to seeing each year, and 2024 will be its seventh installation.
To ensure this year’s display is as lovely as ever, we’re looking for a few willing volunteers to please come along for a couple of hours at 10:30am on Sunday 27th October 2024 to help us to install the panels.
If you’re able to pop along and help us with this special community installation, please let us know by giving us a call on 01872 270661 during shop hours (Mon-Sat, 09:30-16:30) or drop us an email at [email protected].
Thank you!
One thing is for sure. The Bridge of Remembrance simply would not exist without your willingness to get involved over the years. As we’ve seen from its previous installations, the Bridge of Remembrance is a striking and moving way to remember those lost in WW1 and we just can’t say a big enough THANK YOU to everyone that contributes to this valued community effort. Thank you.
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