The Derbyshire design team behind new Captain Sir Tom Moore sculpture
A Derbyshire-based team are behind a new sculpture bust of NHS fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore.
The 100-year-old Second World War veteran has raised more than 33 million pounds for the NHS, by walking laps of his garden. He turned 100 years old in April, and has since inspired many other people across the country fundraise in their own homes and gardens, to help NHS charities during the lockdown.
Now a team from Derbyshire-based firm Monumental Icons has commissioned and created a sculpture of the national hero, to pay tribute to his role as a "beacon of light" during the pandemic.
The bust is complete with his medals and trademark blazer.
Captain Sir Tom is due to be knighted by the Queen in an open-air ceremony at Windsor Castle tomorrow (Friday 17th July).
Garry McBride from the firm who made the bust explained why he decided to commission and pay for it.
Garry McBride says he's hoping the bust will be displayed at the headquarters of NHS Charities Together, the charity Captain Sir Tom Moore has helped raise thousands for.
Captain Sir Tom is due to be knighted by the Queen in an open-air ceremony at Windsor Castle tomorrow (Friday 17th July).
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