STUNNING footage of soldiers parading during the First World War was projected onto Stonehenge to mark the launch of the new exhibition Soldiers at Stonehenge.
Stonehenge stood at the heart of the world’s largest military training ground during the Great War, with hundreds of thousands of men travelling from across the Commonwealth to prepare for battle. One in six of these men lost their lives in the conflict.
Footage of British soldiers preparing for ‘the big push’ in 1917 was being projected onto the stones last night (3 November) and tonight (4 November) as part of a special memorial service attended by military and descendants.
The projection is followed by a rendition of the ‘Last Post’ played by a bugler from the Royal Regiment Fusiliers, and a two minute silence on the World Heritage site.
Kate Davies, General Manager of Stonehenge, said: “The projections are a moving and poignant reminder of the huge numbers of men who trained in this landscape, in preparation for war on the Western Front.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here