Pub commissions poppy mural to honour armed forces veterans
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 17:02 · Archive
The Crown at Powick has unveiled a mural featuring poppies, war graves and soldiers to support the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.
The Crown pub at Powick has unveiled a striking mural to commemorate those who served in the armed forces and raise funds for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. The artwork features images of poppies, crosses marking war graves, RAF planes, a soldier with his head bowed in remembrance and the words 'lest we forget'. Artist Spyda Web completed the mural in four days.
Landlord Mike Skilbeck, 45, commissioned the work after taking over the pub three months ago. Skilbeck said he wanted to honour those who had served in the armed forces. He explained that Spyda Web, who also designs the pub's blackboards, completed the mural in about four days after he asked whether the artist did murals. Skilbeck added: 'I love it. It's so good.'
Skilbeck's connection to the armed forces runs personal. His 22-year-old son Clay serves in the Household Cavalry, and his father was an Army veteran. Skilbeck says customers have responded positively to the mural, and he hopes it will help the pub raise funds for the Poppy Appeal ahead of Remembrance Day.
How it is being reported
- How pub's new powerful poppy mural honours veterans and turns headThe artwork, painted on the wall of The Crown at Powick, honours the sacrifices of war and aims to raise funds for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.Malvern Gazette · 18 Oct, 15:27
- How pub's new powerful poppy mural honours veterans and turns headThe artwork, painted on the wall of The Crown at Powick, honours the sacrifices of war and aims to raise funds for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.Worcester News · 18 Oct, 15:27
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