Bedford artist uses reclaimed materials in village memorial for the fallen

As we prepare to remember the fallen tomorrow (November 11), one Bedford artist has hand crafted a sculpture which has been installed in Bromham.

Henry Parrott, 22, said: "My piece was inspired by Lest We Forget using recycled and reclaimed materials, namely 10 poppies made from reclaimed copper hot water cylinders.

"As a local young artist it has been great to leave my mark on the village of Bromham and create a sculpture which will be seen for many years and to remember those who have fallen.

"Entirely hand made from over 60 pieces, this sculpture was a labour of love and hopefully is a real tribute to the fallen."

The sculpture took two days to make but as Henry says, a good few hours to draw and make templates for the poppies.

Bromham Parish Council commissioned the memorial.