8,000 crocheted poppies cascade down 50ft tower of 15th-century West Midlands church
A video shows thousands of crocheted red poppies pouring down the 50ft tower of the 15th-century church.
Incredible footage shows thousands of crocheted red poppies cascading from a medieval church in the West Midlands ahead of Remembrance Day.
More than 200 volunteers spent months hand-stitching the 8,000 poppies which now adorn the side of St Peter’s Church in Inkberrow, Worcestershire.
The moving display creates the illusion of a red waterfall falling from the roof towards the war memorial, where the names of those who fell in two World Wars are carved.
Organisers had aimed to complete 4,000 poppies before November 11 but exceeded that target by 4,000.
People aged from six to 92 knitted and crocheted the red poppies during events held in the village pub and at weekends.
A total of 34 men from the village lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars.
Russell Tudge - chair of the local Royal British Legion
Russell Tudge, chair of the local Royal British Legion, said: “This project has shown the very best of our community - people of all ages coming together, united in creativity and remembrance. Every poppy represents a story, a life, and our shared commitment to never forget."
The 58-year-old, who served in the Army for 30 years, reinstated the St John's and Hallow branch in March 2022, which has grown from 14 members to 97 in that time.
Mr Tudge, who served with the Royal Engineers and the Adjutant General's Corps (AGC), said: "It's a mark of respect for the fallen, especially here in St John's. It's been one of the biggest displays of its kind I have seen in the last two years which I'm aware of. It's just amazing to see - the dedication and skill involved to produce that amount of poppies and the patience and time they spent."
