A multi-media sculpture built by schoolchildren and members of the public is being unveiled to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Birmingham Blitz. It's made from 2,241 handcrafted lanterns to represent each person who died. People in the city can enjoy and reflect on the work until Sunday 22nd November, from dusk until 9pm.
In the second World War Birmingham was the third most bombed place in the country, but because of media blackouts imposed during the war, the air raids on the city received far less coverage than other targets of the German Luftwaffe.
To mark the 75th anniversary of the bombings, the '2,241 Reasons to Remember' project has been organised by the Birmingham Hippodrome theatre, and it'll be on display for the next 4 nights. Children from eight primary schools across the city as well as members of the public have helped build the installation.
Creative arts company Metro-Boulot-Dodo are also behind the work, and hopes it'll encourage people to learn more about some of Birmingham's darkest days.
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