Each piece stands six feet tall and resembles the silhouette of a life-size World War One soldier. The project was funded by Spennymoor and East Durham Rural Corridor Area Action Partnerships (AAPs).
RWT Fabrications chose to work with Birtley to hot dip galvanize the statues, due to the company’s ability to provide a quality service and 72 hour turnaround as standard.
Says Russel Taylor, director of RWT Fabrications: “These memorials will be displayed throughout the county for many years, so it was essential that we worked with a supplier that can provide a top quality coating with a long life. We have worked with Birtley Galvanizing on a number of occasions and have always received a responsive and excellent service, as well as a great finish, which made the decision to work with them again an easy one to make.”
Graeme McPherson of Birtley Galvanizing adds: “We are extremely proud to have played a part in the creation of these striking and exceptionally important sculptures. By adding a durable finish through our hot dip galvanizing, these memorials will provide a focal point for the communities paying their respects to our armed forces for many years to come.”
