Remembrance Day post box toppers spotted across Wirral

Community members have “yarn bombed” post boxes across the borough by crocheting Remembrance Day toppers to remember fallen soldiers who gave their lives fighting.

The impressive show of remembrance can be spotted in different locations across Wirral.

The Globe has rounded up a list so you can visit the impressive crafty creations.

Harrison Drive, New Brighton

Sandra Birch created this 'Tommy Topper' which can be found in New Brighton (Image: Sandra Birch)

Sandra Birch created her "Tommy Topper" which features an impressive display of hand-crocheted poppies around a soldier's head. It can be found on Harrison Drive in New Brighton.

Sandra told the Globe: "My Tommy Remberance Tribute took me about a month to crochet and create.

"My first topper was a Remembrance Day one I did a year ago. It all started to make people remember to give generously to such a great cause.

"I used to crochet hundreds of poppies and sell them at work but now I'm retired I wanted to so something else to help.

"I put initials on Tommy to honour relatives that lost their lives - FWB & JA.

"The public's reaction to Tommy online and off is amazing. When I was putting him out I'm normally there 20 minutes tops but I was there for over two hours as the number of passers-by stopping to thank me was even more emotional than last year.

"It was amazing the number of cars beeping and putting thumbs up. We will remember them." 

Wallasey Village, Wallasey

Wallasey Village in Bloom creations (Image: Wallasey Village in Bloom)

Community group, Wallasey Village in Bloom have been busy creating toppers that can be found dotted throughout the village. 

Including a Royal Air Force topper on Green Lane and a Merchant, Royal Navy, and Marines topper.

Wallasey Village in Bloom have been busy creating Remembrance Day toppers (Image: Wallasey Village in Bloom)

A spokesperson from the group said: "This year we have done RAF Navy and Army toppers in addition to the wreath which commemorates the loss of civilian life.

"The display by the library has a Tommy figure added this year and a cushion of poppies by the poem."

Bank's Road, West Kirby

Lynne Hill and Maisie Hulmston creations can be found in West Kirby (Image: Lynne Hill and Maisie Hulmston)

Lynne Hill and Maisie Hulmston from West Kirby have created three toppers including one that features crocheted servicemen surrounded by a ring of poppies.

The pair told the Globe: "Lynne only started crocheting in February this year and Maisie has crocheted for years but now has very bad arthritis so she taught Lynne the basics and it went from there.

Another Remembrance Day creation by Lynne Hill and Maisie Hulmston (Image: Lynne Hill and Maisie Hulmston)

"Our first topper was for the War in Ukraine to show that West Kirby was thinking of them and it just developed from there.

"We really enjoy making them and all the residents and shopkeepers are really made up with them. There are now three toppers out. When you see the appreciation from the public it makes it so worthwhile."

Seabank Road, Wallasey

Julie Walker's topper can be found on Seabank Road (Image: Julie Walker)

Julie Walker created her Remembrance Day topper in just three weeks which features a helmet-wearing soldier surrounded by rows of red poppies. 

Julie said: "My Tommy took about three weeks to make and was made free-hand without a pattern.

"The public's comments have been amazing and it makes the time and effort worthwhile.

"There is a lot of family from my past that served and lost lives fighting for our country and this is my way to remember them."