A general view of the war memorial in the small Wiltshire village of Royal Wootton Bassett, England, UK.
"The town previously had war memorials in the form of a memorial garden in the cemetery and the memorial hall on Tinker's Field. In October 2004 a new memorial was unveiled in the town, a simple pedestal topped by a bronze of hands holding up a globe. The opening was the culmination of a five year publicity and fund raising campaign, initiated by local girl Jay Cunningham who felt that the garden and hall were not a prominent enough. The design of the memorial was by Lance Corporal Alan Wilson of the Wootton Bassett army cadets, chosen by public vote, and then sculpted by local artist Vivian ap Rhys Price." Wikipedia "Wootton Bassett is to be the first town in more than 100 years to get the title of "Royal" in recognition of its efforts to honour the UK's war dead. Repatriations of fallen troops have taken place through the Wiltshire town since 2007. These will end when RAF Lyneham closes at the end of 2012, with the majority of its planes, kit and personnel moving to Brize Norton." BBC
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Location: Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
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