

The village of Brinklow came together to commemorate VE and VJ day (80) 2025 with the installation of 26 silhouettes remembering those from the village lost in the world wars and recent conflict.
Each silhouette commemorates the 25 men from the village that lost their lives in conflict, carefully telling their individual stories. A further silhouette recognises the sacrifice of the wider armed forces not represented in the village. Each silhouette was kindly sponsored by a current resident or business in the village.
The installation runs from 4th May through to 16th August 2025 and can be found in the church fields next to St John’s Church on Broad Steet in the village. It’s especially impactful at dawn and dusk when lit.
The installation is made possible by the kind and generous support of Brinklow Residents and villages along with the Brinklow Events committee and Parish Council.
Visitors are most welcome and we ask to park responsibly. Please also visit St John’s Church – a Medieval building with Memorial Chapel and further information about the Heroes.
The village shop has crosses to buy to put by the Heroes and some VE Day Badges. Brinklow’s resident photographer Gillian Taylor, has Framed photographs for sale and lives next to Brinklow Stores.,