A CATALOGUE of portraits and memories from the First World War will create a 'ribbon of remembrance' stretching the three miles between Richmond and Catterick by Remembrance Sunday.

The ambitious project will link the two towns thanks to the Green Howards Museum team in Richmond.

Over the past few months the museum has been asking people locally to submit profiles of those who lived through the events of 1914- 1918.

This ever-growing catalogue of almost 150 portraits and biographies is already available to view on the museum’s website.

Now, these personal profiles are being transformed into a physical display along the three mile route between Richmond and Catterick Garrison, which itself was created by Prisoners of War in 1917.

People are being encouraged to walk the ribbon route during the weekend of November 10 and 11 as part of their Remembrance commemorations.

Project coordinator Carl Watts said: "We've had an amazing response to the concept of creating a line of memories, in this, the centenary anniversary year of the end of the First World War.

“The range of submissions has really helped highlight the different aspects of what people want to remember – be it military service, civilian achievement and how post-war lives were completely changed and shaped by the conflict.

"Walking along the ribbon route will offer an intriguing snapshot into the lives of those involved, and how people with a local link want to keep their memory alive."

The ribbon project has been financially supported by the Armed Forces Covenant Community Fund.

A walk the ribbon walk will take place on Saturday, November 10 at 10.30am and 1.30pm and on Sunday, November 11 at 9.15am and 2pm, with the museum team starting from the entrance to Help for Heroes Phoenix House and finishing in Richmond. The Sunday morning walk will arrive in Richmond for the traditional commemoration in Friary Gardens.

Richmond businesses are supporting the Ribbon of Remembrance by displaying profile boards in their premises throughout the town.

Information about the Belgians who found refuge in Frenchgate, the important role of the printers on the corner of Finkle Street, and histories of some of the characters of Richmond during the Great War will be on display.

The Station in Richmond is also displaying information about its own role in its exhibition space between November 8 and 12.

And a Remembrance Sunday soup fundraiser is held on November 11 from 11am to 2pm in the Green Howards Museum in partnership with local greengrocer Neeps and Tatties.

Proceeds will benefit the Richmond branch of the Royal British Legion and the museum's Medal Room improvement project. Booking is essential for the £5 event.