Fighting From Home sculpture honours vital Second World War workers

Monument honours millions who did not fight in WWII - but whose roles were vital to war effort

People whose jobs were seen as vital to the war effort, like mining or making chains for warships, were prevented from joining up to the Second World War, even if they wanted to go and fight.

Fighting From Home sculpture honours vital Second World War workers

The monument in the UK’s former capital of chainmaking is inspired by its creator’s grandfather’s work to help supply the Royal Navy.

Fighting From Home sculpture unveiled in the Black Country honours vital Second World War workers

A monument to those who served on the home front during the Second World War has been unveiled on Remembrance Sunday to honour chainmakers and other industrial workers who supplied the armed services.