HISTORIC moments from the first world war were captured in a stunning display of flowers in a South Hams Village.

This year's flower festival in Cornwood was 'a huge success' with over 2,000 visitors over the four day event.

Entitled 'Lest We Forget', the festival depicted the first world war from the trenches to remembrance in an array of flower arrangements.

Over 20 displays were staged at St Michael and All Angels church which included a life-size driftwood war horse.

Church chairman of special events Marilyn Sharp said the festival was well received by all attendees.

She said: 'Our flower festival was a wonderful success with over 2,000 people visiting it. We have made a lot of money but no total from the treasurer yet. Many fantastic compliments were written in our book.'

The arrangements were created by women who live in or have a connection with the village, including Cornwood School, and first Cornwood Brownies who created a Union Flag with red and white carnations.

A variety concert was held on Saturday, May 23, and special service at the church on Sunday, May 24, including a fly past by a replica SE5A Biplane built and flown by David Silsbury.

All money raised from the festival will go towards work on the 13th century church.