WYNDHAM Park’s new World War One sculpture in Grantham has been unveiled, 100 years to the day Captain Wyndham died during the conflict.
Around 70 guests and members of the public witnessed Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Tony Worth unveil the new sculpture.
The rededication event commemorated the century anniversary of the passing of the Captain The Hon. William Reginald Wyndham at the 1st Battle of Ypres.
Designer Daniel Fay and sculptor David Sharpe’s creation, inspired by the local Machine Gun Corps, was revealed to the public in a ceremony close to the park’s memorial archway.
It features two guns, a crown and a religious cross with a soldier’s hat representing different aspects of mourning and memorial.
Grantham College student Daniel won the public vote for his design to be made in the park following a public vote in May co-ordinated by us and Wyndham Park Forum.
Fr Stuart Cradduck from St Wulfram’s Church led a short service before wreaths were laid by the Royal British Legion, Machine Gun Corps Old Comrades Association and Wyndham Park Forum at park’s memorial plaque and the new dedication.
SKDC Chief Executive Beverly Agass said: “The sculpture is a fitting addition to the park named after one of the thousands of men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice during World War One.
“We thank the Lord-Lieutenant for unveiling a sculpture that we hope will be reflected upon by generations of residents and visitors to one of our flagship parks.”
The sculpture was commissioned to be built in the park following the announcement of initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) in January.
From left – Beverly Agass, SKDC Chief Executive, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Tony Worth, designer Daniel Fay, sculptor David Sharpe, Fr Stuart Cradduck, Rector St Wulfram’s Grantham and John Knowles, Wyndham Park Forum.
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