A new Garden of Reflection has been unveiled in Swindon to honour the sacrifices made during times of conflict.
Created by West Swindon Parish Council in time for the Remembrance period, the display is located at Corton Crescent and features Tommy and Mabel figures, steel sculpture wreaths, and a field of poppies.
The garden also includes horses, a tribute to the animals that served and lost their lives during wars.
Councillor Lawrence Elliott, chair of West Swindon Parish Council, said: "Remembrance is a time for us all to stop and reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices made by so many in the service of our country.
"It is important that we continue to mark this occasion, not simply as an annual tradition, but as a meaningful reminder of the freedoms we enjoy and the lives lost in securing them.
"Our Garden of Reflection has been created as a place where people can take a moment, remember and pay their respects.
"We have included horses within the display as a reminder that animals, too, played an enormous part in conflict, and many lost their lives alongside the men and women they served.
"We hope the garden will provide a fitting tribute and a peaceful place for our community to come together in remembrance."
The garden is part of the parish council’s broader Remembrance activities, which also include the display of Tommy and Mabel figures at other village centre locations.
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