Grieving

 Another look down into Regeneration Hall. An elevator behind me is one way down, but I take the stairs.

The Vimy Memorial sculptures commemorate the Canadian dead of the First World War. Walter Allward designed the Memorial, at Vimy Ridge in France, to be a place of grief and commemoration. These plaster casts were part of his design, half scale to the full version. The male and female figures are allegorical in nature, clad in robes, and convey deep mourning. They are powerful, and make a big impression on the visitor.

This is a scale model of the Memorial. I'd love to see it someday.

More of the sculptures.

The next space over is Lebreton Gallery, where a multitude of military tanks, vehicles, and equipment from across time and nations is assembled to walk among. I enjoy spending time here.

This German sub dates to the Second World War, and was a one man submarine, used in a limited way.

This ungainly device is a ramp placed over top of a tank, with the purpose of deploying it to cross obstacles, including canals, rivers, or trenches.

There is a lot in here.