Poppy Trail in Welshpool

With Welshpool putting the finishing touches to preparations to mark 100 years since the end of World War One this November, the family that lives at Christ Church have created their own interesting trip into history.

The family is launching a Poppy Trail next week that tells the stories behind the memorials to the fallen of the Great War at Christ Church.

“We have created a Poppy Trail leaflet to help guide you through the churchyard to see the memorials and to those within Christ Church,” said Natalie Bass. “This free leaflet will also share a little of the stories of these 29 men who lost their lives in the First World War, with their story in full on display inside Christ Church as part of the ‘Remembering the Fallen of the Great War at Christ Church’ exhibition.”

The Poppy Trail will be launched on the weekend of 29 and 30 September with 11am starts with a short talk and tour of the churchyard. All are welcome and entry is free.

The Poppy Trail leaflet was produced with support from the Powys War Memorials Project and the event forms part of the Welshpool 1940’s Weekend.

For more information, please visit www.christchurchwelshpool.co.uk.