Remembrance Sculpture and Poppies
The Grenadier Guards is one of the oldest and most iconic regiments in the British Army. Whether they are fighting on the front line or guarding a Royal Palace, members of the Regiment are renowned for their determination, loyalty and grit.
Grenadier soldiers have been in numerous wars throughout history, with the most famous example being the British Army's. The term "grenadier" initially referred to soldiers armed with grenades, but today it is used by specific regiments and elite units in various armies.
It is said that once a grenadier, always a grenadier and today we have had the privilege of working with a retired Grenadier and his loyal, doting wife, who were determined to gift their local church a sculpture called 'The Unknown Soldier'
They commissioned John to work in solid steel and replicate the soldier in a 6-foot-tall ensemble of steel. John knew that this statement piece would need an angular brace to support it from the rear and a solid circular flat base that could stand on a church floor, a patio or paving. His ingenious approach to such sculptures means that he has carefully crafted steel angular pegs (similar to those we use on camping trips, like tent pegs) and precision-welded four cleats to the base. Each cleat has a pre-drilled hole in it so that with steel pegs it can be staked into a grassy verge or with the correct fastenings it can be permanently bolted into a paved area.
We feel very privileged to have been commissioned by such a kind-hearted, loyal and now retired Grenadier soldier who, alongside his hard-working wife, sought out our craftsmanship to craft this fitting tribute of remembrance.... which you will find on display at St George's Church in Easton in Gordano, near Bristol.
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As part of our respect for remembrance, we will be donating 10% of all our poppy garden stake sales to The Royal British Legion. You will find poppies online, and we will be at both venues below over the weekend.
Click here to buy your Poppy from us
Somerset Farmers Market in Keynsham 9 am - 1 pm on Saturday 8 November at Market Walk, the pedestrianised centre of the new town centre development next to the High Street, BS31 1FS
And the following day at…
Wellsway Artisan Craft Fair 2025 on Sunday 9 November, 12 midday 'til 4 pm Wellsway School, Chandag Road, Keynsham BS31 1PH
Remembrance Parades and Church services will be held on the weekend of the 8 and 9 November, as well as on Tuesday, 11 November.
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