National Memorial Arboretum
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The National Memorial Arboretum is a British site of national remembrance at Alrewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire. Its objective is to honour the fallen, recognise service and sacrifice, and foster pride in the British Armed Forces and civilian community.
Aerial view, with the River Tame at bottom.
The Polar Bear Memorial was the first memorial dedicated on site, on 7 June 1998.
A general view of the memorial, which commemorates service men and women killed since 1945. The two curved walls and two straight walls are made from bricks covered with Portland stone panels. At the centre of the Memorial are two bronze sculptures created by Ian Rank-Broadley. This memorial remembers over 16,000 people who have been killed or sacrificed their lives while on duty or targeted by terrorists or who died in operational theatres. Their names have been written in a panel to signify their significance in the Armed Forces.
View across the memorial.
Alrewas
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Alrewas is a village and civil parish in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England.
Main Street, Alrewas (2016)
Bagnall Lock (2009)
Lychgate and west tower of All Saints' parish church.
Alrewas Methodist church (2009)