Major art project comes to Exeter

Exeter will be home to a major art installation called 'Shrouds of the Somme 19240' in July 2016.

One hundred years ago, 19240 British troops were killed in the first four hours of the Battle of the Somme. One the bloodiest battles in British military history, this tragic event will be commemorated at Northernhay Gardens with a display of 19240 figures to mark each one of the men who fell.

Artist Robert Heard is hand stitching the shrouds at the moment. The project has the support of the Royal British Legion and The Exeter Foundation, who are raising funds now for military charities.

There will be a Commemorative Dinner on Oct 30th at Sandy Park with a display from the 6th rifles marching band, a session from Steve Knightley of Show of Hands and then dancing to the Salamanca Blues Band. Tickets from Martin Richards at enquiries@vision-re.co.uk

Donations and enquiries can be made through www.thesomme19240.co.uk