New memorial to remember The Fallen

A new memorial was unveiled to pay tribute to the brave 
soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the two world wars.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Nov 2019, 05:20 BST
Unveiling of the new war memorial. Designers Barry Gilden and Tony Edwards with Tom Cochrane, chairman of the Yaxley Royal British Legion EMN-190211-213408009Unveiling of the new war memorial. Designers Barry Gilden and Tony Edwards with Tom Cochrane, chairman of the Yaxley Royal British Legion EMN-190211-213408009
Unveiling of the new war memorial. Designers Barry Gilden and Tony Edwards with Tom Cochrane, chairman of the Yaxley Royal British Legion EMN-190211-213408009

A service to unveil the new Stilton memorial took place on Saturday.

The memorial includes the two plaques, listing those from the Stilton area who died during the conflicts, which had previously been on the village’s Memorial Hall, which has now been sold.

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The new memorial, which is on Church Street, was designed by Barry Gilden and Tony Edwards, who were on hand at the opening on Saturday with Tom Cochrane, chairman of the Yaxley Royal British Legion. The memorial itself was made by Darke Steel and Roan Fabrications.