D-Day 1476 – For Your Tomorrow will be on display at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire this autumn, featuring new figures to represent a wider spread of military personnel.
The powerful tribute will be unveiled at Waddesdon Manor on 21st October and will run until 29th November, following a five-month display at The British Normandy Memorial in France.
D-Day 1476 – For Your Tomorrow commemorates the 1,476 lives lost under British command during the D-Day landings on 6th June 1944. Visitors will be able to walk through the poppy wreaths and 1,476 life-size silhouettes erected throughout the manor grounds.
The installation aims to represent the scale of loss that occurred on that single day during World War Two and to “deepen understanding and appreciation of the freedoms we enjoy today.”
Changes to the installation for 2026
This year’s display will see new figures join the line-up to represent a wider range of military roles, from dog handlers and tank crew to merchant navy personnel.
There will also be 40 new silhouettes representing British Commando Frogmen and personnel serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps, to broaden the story of the Normandy Campaign.
About Standing with Giants
The charity was founded by artist Dan Barton when he started the project in 2019. He created the displays to honour those who served and lost their lives in war, referring to the silhouettes as ‘giants’ to reflect the level of sacrifice made by those they represent.
Since 2019, Standing with Giants installations have been displayed across the UK, France and the Falkland Islands. The For Your Tomorrow installation debuted in 2024 at The British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, France, and has returned for the D-Day anniversary every year since.
Visiting as a group
Waddesdon Manor (National Trust) offers groups of 15 or more discounted tickets to explore the 6,000-acre estate, providing access to the French Renaissance-style château, world-class art collections and beautiful gardens.
D-Day 1476 – For Your Tomorrow will be on display at Waddesdon from 21st October to 29th November, free to experience with Ground or House & Grounds admission. Tickets are available to book now.
To book group tickets, email groups@waddesdon.org.uk or call 01296 820414. For more information go to waddesdon.org.uk
