How lovely. I feel very honoured. This is what making art is all about.
At the start of the year, The History Society at Cronton Sixth Form
voted to fundraise for a memorial at the College, in honour of the 100
year anniversary of the beginning of World War One.
Students held a bake sale to raise money for the memorial, selling
cakes and biscuits linked to the theme of remembrance; the students
managed to raise just over £100.
The History Society chose a print of a painting by artist Jacqueline
Hammond for the memorial, titled ‘Opening Horizon’. The painting depicts
a landscape of poppy fields below a large expanse of sky, which the
Society felt represented a future of peace and hope.
History Society president, Elizabeth Gregory from Widnes, said, “Some
of the boys who gave their lives were younger than we in the History
Society are now; this is why it is so important to honour their
sacrifice. The world may be a completely different place today without
their bravery”.
Fellow Society President, William Pridden from Warrington, added, “With
the 100 year anniversary of World War One; now more than ever is there a
responsibility to commemorate and celebrate the bravery on both sides
of the conflict.”
Society member, Jack Walsh from Runcorn, said, “We must always
remember those who have died in conflict throughout history; fighting
for what is right and just. Without the sacrifice of these men both
today and back then, we would not be the society we are today.”
The painting will be permanently displayed in the brand new conservatory area at the College, along with a commemorative plaque.
Claire Parkin, History tutor at Cronton, commented, “I would like
to say how proud I am of the society and their dedication to this
cause, not only have they made sure the war is permanently remembered at
the College, they have engaged the wider college community in the
remembrance of this centenary year.”
