Watford: Silhouettes of First World War soldiers installed

The figures, a collaboration between Watford Borough Council and Murrill Construction Ltd, are part of the 'There But Not There' campaign by military charity Remembered.

The campaign, which the council has supported since 2018, aims to honour the more than 1.1 million British and Empire servicemen and women who did not make it home during the First World War.

It also seeks to educate all generations about their sacrifices and raise funds for those suffering from the 'hidden wounds of war'.

Mayor Peter Taylor, right, with deputy mayor Aga Dychton and the Murill team. (Image: Watford Borough Council) Watford mayor Peter Taylor said: "These silhouettes across Watford remind us of the immense sacrifices made by our servicemen and women.

"They serve as a powerful tribute to the bravery and resilience shown by our community during both World Wars and beyond.

“I invite all residents to join the Remembrance Service on 10 November, to honour their memory and reflect on the ongoing importance of peace.”

The ‘Tommy’, an informal term for a soldier in the British Army, stands thoughtfully, head bowed, rifle in hand (Image: Supplied)

The sculptures depict a 'Tommy' - an informal term for a soldier in the British Army - standing in a pose with his head bowed and rifle in hand.

This represents the reflection upon the horror of World War I after the declaration of peace in 1918.

There's also an 'Unknown Women in War' statue at Gammons Lane, designed to commemorate the courage and sacrifices of women in war.

In total, the council has installed 28 6ft sculptures in public spaces around the borough.

These installations, which are placed across the UK, bring the people lost during the conflict "off memorial walls and into physical public spaces".

They are designed to serve as a reminder of the impact on communities.

The public can view a map of the locations of the Tommys and find out more about the initiative on Watford Borough Council's website.