The Pity of War memorial’s formal unveiling ceremony
Monday, the hottest day of the year so far, saw the unveiling of the Pity of War memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA). Over 60 people foregathered in the […]...
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We’re excited—it’s now in place!
Exciting news! The contractors let us know recently that they have successfully completed the installation of the memorial. Accordingly, it is now in place on its plinth, and sited at […]...
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Installation work has begun
The plinth is currently being installed at the National Memorial Arboretum. The inclement weather and excessive ground water have delayed things. Nevertheless, we expect that the memorial will be complete […]...
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Site visit confirms sculpture’s final location
Visit by members of the working group and the sculptor to the NMA on 2 March 2023Barabara Marks reports Final ArrangementsRecently, Jeff Beaty and Barbara Mark met up with Peter […]...
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Nearly there…
Reflecting on the past year, we have achieved a lot. Almost exactly a year ago, we had just visited the foundry to see the full size mould, which our donations […]...
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Site visit to the NMA, October 2022
Kathryn Walker writes… Good news! I am writing this exciting progress report as The Pity of War memorial sculpture is nearing completion! The statue has been enlarged from the maquette […]...
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Postcard from Lebanon #5
Dear ReadersToday, I will tell you the tragic reality of the Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and perhaps this message will be the last chapter of the storySyrian refugees in Lebanon […]...
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Postcard from Lebanon #4
6 July 2021 Dear Readers Syrian refugees in Lebanon are going through very difficult days. They ask themselves and wonder how long the journey of torment will continue and how […]...
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Postcard from Lebanon #3
Dear Readers Winter begins in Lebanon, and with it the beginning of a new season in the daily suffering of Syrian refugees—the suffering of cold and the provision of warmth […]...
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Postcard from Lebanon #2
Dear Readers Today I will convey to you a new chapter in the suffering of the Syrian refugees in Lebanon after the explosion in the Beirut port. There is nothing […]...
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