A yard worker at a scaffolding company has made an eye-catching memorial for Remembrance Day.

Michael Barnard, better known as Barney, is a yard man for Mr Safedeck on Beccles Road, Gorleston, and he and his colleagues regularly create special displays for passersby to enjoy.

Inspired by his grandfather who served in the First World War and his father who served in the Second World War, Mr Barnard erected a Remembrance Day display on Monday with poppies and saluting soldiers.

It comes after their Halloween display received praise.

Mr Barnard, 68, said: "We got a few good responses for the Halloween one and people asked us to keep going."

Eastern Daily Press: Michael Barnard made the display using recycled materials.Michael Barnard made the display using recycled materials. (Image: James Weeds)


The yard worker made the display in his spare time using recycled materials.

"I thought it would be nice to show veterans they have our support," Mr Barnard said.

Eastern Daily Press: The remembrance memorial is on display at Mr Safedeck on Beccles Road, Gorleston until Monday, November 15.The remembrance memorial is on display at Mr Safedeck on Beccles Road, Gorleston until Monday, November 15. (Image: James Weeds)

The memorial is on view until November 15, and then a Christmas display will be put up afterwards.

Mr Barnard added: "It's going to be a nice surprise for people."

Eastern Daily Press: The remembrance display was erected on Monday, November 1.The remembrance display was erected on Monday, November 1. (Image: James Weeds)