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arlesey remembers you – update
So far I’ve filmed interviews with direct relatives of some of the soldiers
on the War Memorial, I’ve filmed with the local primary school children as
they made the crosses to be laid. I dragged a friend along to help me cover
the incredibly moving Civic Service which saw the laying of the first eleven
crosses and the public launch of the project in general. Over 300 people
turned up to witness this and the church was bursting.
I’ve interviewed Duncan, the project originator and filmed the working
party at work as they designed and put together the 87 commemorative
packs that will be given out to each volunteer cross layer.
Will, who has been helping with the project, has found out he is in fact
a direct descendant of one of the soldiers. He witnessed his Grandfather
lay a cross for his Uncle at the Civic Service and laid a cross himself with
his brother for another soldier buried in St Peter’s. Shayne has also been
helping.
I’ve filmed with Arlesey resident and artist David who is going to produce
87 individual bespoke etchings depicting a personal story of each soldier.
The plan is these will be released on the date of each soldier’s death. its a
four year project inspired by Arlesey Remembers You. Some of David’s first
works of the series will be available to view at the Arlesey Fun day.
5 crosses have been laid on the graves in Israel by an Arlesey resident
who made th