NEWCASTLE’S iconic Christ Church Cathedral will be lit up with symbolic images of World War I periodically over the next four years to mark the Anzac centenary.
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The Dean of Newcastle, the Very Reverend Stephen Williams, said the two giant images would be projected onto the north-east and north-west corners of the tower.
He said the images of soldiers could be viewed from various locations across the city, including Nobbys Beach where the Newcastle dawn Anzac Day service will be held.
The illumination project was made possible due to a federal grant under the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program.
Vivid Sydney was the inspiration for the project.
The Newcastle electorate was allocated $125,000 to spend on local projects that commemorate service and sacrifice made during the first World War.
Other projects to receive funding include an Anzac Memorial Garden at St Columban’s Primary School, Mayfield and a garden and landscaping project at Sandgate Cemetery.
Reverend Williams said the cathedral held a range of military keepsakes, including an authentic Gallipoli flag and a rare Victoria Cross.
On the north eastern side of the church is the Warrior’s Chapel, a memorial built to honour those who lost their lives in World War I.
The Book of Gold is also permanently on display in the cathedral’s South Ambulatory; a Book of Remembrance for Hunter citizens.
About 1000 tourists pass through the cathedral every week.
