I also think the re-use of the WW11 railings is a good thing - but that there should be a small plaque or sign that signals how they were used to save lives. I don’t want to live in the past but reminders of past compassion and innovation in our daily lives is a good habit to encourage.
👍 that would be another positive from lockdown. (We Ned to find these). And my guess is that there is more than symbolism to be found in these railings. Thankyou for bringing this to my attention.
In my humble opinion, reusing WWII stretchers for municipal, domestic purposes is fantastic. As you said, at the time it was needs must which is an ecological take we could really do with now. But more importantly, the sacrifices these people made, the most important of which was given up while laying upon the stretchers, form the building blocks of our society. Their selflessness, bravery and triumph is what allows our society to be alive as it is today. I definitely think there needs to be some sort of a plaque stating what they were though.
I also think the re-use of the WW11 railings is a good thing - but that there should be a small plaque or sign that signals how they were used to save lives. I don’t want to live in the past but reminders of past compassion and innovation in our daily lives is a good habit to encourage.
👍 yes, sounds like I need to join the Stretcher Railings Society and sort out a plaque!
👍 that would be another positive from lockdown. (We Ned to find these). And my guess is that there is more than symbolism to be found in these railings. Thankyou for bringing this to my attention.
In my humble opinion, reusing WWII stretchers for municipal, domestic purposes is fantastic. As you said, at the time it was needs must which is an ecological take we could really do with now. But more importantly, the sacrifices these people made, the most important of which was given up while laying upon the stretchers, form the building blocks of our society. Their selflessness, bravery and triumph is what allows our society to be alive as it is today. I definitely think there needs to be some sort of a plaque stating what they were though.
Yeah I think I agree with you on balance. The way that the stretchers form a physical part of the city is quite poetic really.