Shrouds of the Somme returns to Exeter’s Northernhay Gardens on Saturday (30 June), two years after its original installation moved thousands of visitors.
The 2018 exhibition, which runs until Sunday 8 July, takes the form of a ‘Trench’. It marks 100 years since the end of the First World War and will see 72,396 shrouded figures stacked – one on top of another – in a free-standing wooden representation of a trench, alongside which visitors will be able to walk and view the names of all those killed in Britain’s bloodiest battle, who have no known grave.
MORE than 80,000 people visited the breathtaking art exhibition ‘Shrouds of the Somme' when it was put on display at Bristol Cathedral during the week marking both Armistice Day and the end of the Battle of the Somme last month (November 2016).
The Shrouds of the Somme depicts those who fell through the medium of art, with 19,240 hand-stitched, shrouded figures each representing a serviceman of the British Empire who died on the first day of the bloodiest battle in British military history.
People from all over the UK came to see the exhibition on College Green and bear...
THE iconic installation commemorating soldiers who fell on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, which captivated millions when it was displayed in Exeter, is to be shown again.
After hundreds of requests to extend the exhibition, organisers are bringing the breathtaking display to the grounds of Bristol Cathedral where it will be on show from 11 to the 18 November this year, marking the Centenary of one of the bloodiest battles in history and remembering all 127,751 British soldiers who lost their lives.
The display was created by Somerset Artist Rob Heard who wrapped...
Up to 50,000 people are estimated to have visited the poignant 19240 Shrouds of the Somme Project in Exeter that depicts all 19,240 allied soldiers who fell on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
On the eve of the closing ceremony, due to take place on 7th July at 9pm, organisers say that in just one week they have been inundated with people from all over the UK, and beyond.
The project was opened in the city's Northernhay Gardens at 7:30am on 1st July, exactly 100 years since the whistle was blown to go ‘over the top' in one of the bloodiest battles in British...
Exeter Chiefs and England Rugby superstar Jack Nowell was among 250 guests at a special gala dinner in aid of a project to remember 19,240 Allied servicemen who lost their lives on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
This year marks 100 years since the bloodiest day in British military history and the 19240 Shrouds of the Somme project aims to bring into sharp focus the true reality, loss and sacrifice of every individual who died on the 1st of July 1916.
Artist Rob Heard has been hand crafting thousands of shroud covered miniature figurines – each representing the...
People all over the UK are being asked to get involved in an unique and historic art project to commemorate those who fell on the first day of the Battle of the Somme through a photographic and detailed legacy of all 19,240 Allied servicemen who lost their lives.
On 1st July 2016, at 0730 hours, exactly 100 years since the whistle was blown to ‘go over the top', 19,240 Shrouds of the Somme will be revealed laid out in Exeter's Northernhay Gardens.
"We believe that in this age of digital technology we have a chance like never before of building up a photographic and detailed...
This is a commemorative black-tie dinner in aid of The Shrouds of the Somme 19240, remembering the 19,240 allied servicemen who gave their lives at the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916.
The dinner will feature entertainment throughout the evening from the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines CTCRM, who will be Beating Retreat before dinner commences - a spectacular display of military drumming dating back to the 16th century.
The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines CTCRM will also be performing throughout the evening, with dancing following the three course gourmet dinner...
Every child in Devon is to be invited to take part in a Battle of the Somme centenary project not only to learn about the war but also to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
Devon Primary and Secondary Schools will be invited to contribute by entering a project that will help their students consider the impact of the Battle of the Somme on their own community.
All projects will be displayed at Exeter Library and Exeter Cathedral during the week of the commemoration of the Battle of the Somme beginning on July 1st 2016 as part of the 19240 Shrouds of the Somme art...
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...
