Shadow soldiers symbolise victims in Ludlow
Wooden 'shadow soldiers' are being created by two volunteers to symbolise each of the 143 men from Ludlow who died in the Great War.
The soldiers – 143 in total – are appearing around the town ahead of Remembrance Sunday, when the country will mark 100 years since the end of the conflict.
They are being created by town councillor Graeme Perks and painted by Robert Bradley, whose great uncle is among the Ludlow war dead currently featured in an exhibition at St Laurence's Church.
One has been installed at Whitcliffe, where a memorial seat was also recently unveiled, while others have been purchased by businesses and individuals for £25. The money will go towards Ludlow War Memorial Fund.
Councillor Perks said: "They take over three hours to make – we want to do justice to the soldiers, many of whom were local artisans and tradesmen.
"The idea is that they will be like an artificial Christmas tree, and can be brought out at remembrance time for people to personally reflect on loved one lost on those anniversaries.
The soldiers can be purchased from Poyners.
Councillor Perks added: “These young men gave a lot for us 100 years ago, it is the least we can do to remember them in any way we can.”
