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British Normandy Memorial, Ver-sur-Mer, France
Discussions are underway with the British Normandy Memorial regarding the hoped-for return of D-Day 1475 – For Your Tomorrow in April–September 2026.
D-Day 1475 – For Your Tomorrow commemorates the 1,475 lives lost on 6 June 1944 under British command on D-Day.
Poppy Challenge
In 2024, a national Women’s Institute call-out led by Standing with Giants volunteer and WI member Toni Briggs resulted in an incredible 37,000 handmade poppies being sent to us , forming a key part of our For Your Tomorrow, Normandy D -Day display.
As we prepare for our 2026 displays, we are restoring the plinths around our soldier storage crates , and we would love to invite WI members and individuals to knit or crochet additional poppies to add to the display.
No specific pattern or size required — you’re welcome to knit or crochet in any style you choose. Pins or fasteners not required.
All details to get involved please click here
We are delighted that the UK and French Harley Davidson chapters will be assisting us in 2026
We are creating new additions to the installation, that tell the stories of additional roles present on D-Day, including:
Stretcher bearers
Tank drivers
Metal detectorists
Beach Masters
Frogmen
Dog Handlers
If your company would be interested in supporting the logistical costs of returning the Giants to Normandy, please contact julie.verne@normandymemorialtrust.org
If you would like to express interest in transporting the Giants to Normandy, please contact Janette Barton, Project Coordinator, at info@standingwithgiants.co.uk
We are delighted to announce our UK host site for For Your Tomorrow will be National Trust – Waddesdon Manor, displaying in October and November 2026.
Our Celebration of Freedom installation is, currently on display at Portsmouth Historic Quarter
Two powerful installations, one outside Storehouse 9 and one in the Starboard Arena beside HMS Victory.
'Celebration of Freedom' invites quiet reflection on the freedoms we enjoy today set against an iconic Naval landscape.
FREE to view now until 28 May 2026
FREE entry with a Historic Quarter Pass or your Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ticket, just ask at the Visitor Centre. Historic Dockyard from 9 January – May 2026.
