Steph Goldsmith, the creator of a Remembrance Day postbox topper, expressed her disappointment after her work was stolen. Goldsmith, who resides in Bedford, had crocheted a soldier’s head surrounded by poppies for the memorial services last week. However, when she went to remove the topper, it had mysteriously disappeared, despite being secured with a chain and padlock.
This is not the first time Goldsmith has experienced such a loss. Last year, a work-of-art she made to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee also vanished. Goldsmith, a mother-of-two, taught herself to crochet while her son was ill in the hospital. Since then, several of her creations have been vandalized, and some have gone missing, including a union flag she made for the King’s coronation.
Regarding the stolen Remembrance piece, Goldsmith revealed that she was informed it was still there on Thursday. However, by Friday night, when she arrived to retrieve it, it had vanished. She had placed the topper on a gold postbox in St Paul’s Square, which was painted to honor Etienne Stott’s gold medal win in canoeing at the London 2012 Olympics. All that remained was the chain she had used to secure it.
Despite the setbacks, Goldsmith remains determined. While she is not creating the toppers as frequently as before, she plans to put one out for Christmas. As for next year, she is uncertain but believes that everyone loves her creations, making it a worthwhile endeavor.
Goldsmith’s crocheted toppers have gained popularity, with various designs, including a spider for Halloween in 2022. Although it was initially removed, it was repaired and placed back on display.
In conclusion, Goldsmith’s stolen Remembrance Day postbox topper has left her disheartened. However, she remains undeterred and intends to continue sharing her creations with the community. To stay updated on her work, you can follow BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For story suggestions, you can email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk.
