An anonymous crafty duo from Weymouth have once again yarn-bombed a post box in the town to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

The design was created as a homage to the sacrifice made by thousands British and American soldiers who left from Weymouth and Portland, many never to return.

The extremely clever creation can be seen along Portland Road, near to Broadmeadow Road and depicts a split scene of a tank on the beach, contrasted with a landing craft at sea.

Dorset Echo: D-Day post box topper on Portland RoadD-Day post box topper on Portland Road (Image: Hollie Carr)

There are three poppies also stitched on to signify remembrance as well as bunting which reads 1944 and 2024.

One member of the mystery duo said: “We felt that as Weymouth played a big part in D-Day, it was only appropriate to commemorate the 80th anniversary on our post box.

Dorset Echo: D-Day post box topper on Portland RoadD-Day post box topper on Portland Road (Image: Hollie Carr)

“A tank and a landing craft seemed appropriate, and poppies always signify remembrance. I also had a lovely email in response to the design from a friend whose father had taken part in D-Day.”

She further explained that they pulled a lot of inspiration from a much larger exhibition which will be on display at the Notre Dame Cathedral in France from May 28.

Dorset Echo: D-Day post box topper on Portland RoadD-Day post box topper on Portland Road (Image: Hollie Carr)

The Longest Yarn exhibition will depict 80 scenes, including the D-Day or Normandy landings on five beaches.

Many of the troops who embarked through Weymouth were part of the US first division, the ‘Big Red One’, who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day. There were also several hospitals in Weymouth to receive casualties who were evacuated from Normandy.

Dorset Echo: D-Day post box topper on Portland RoadD-Day post box topper on Portland Road (Image: Hollie Carr)

The anonymous member revealed that they have a few ideas in the pipeline for future creations, one of which may be to signify the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Previously the duo created a fun-filled post box topper for spring with a variety creatures sat on top, including a turtle, dinosaur, crocodile, snake and penguin.

Some of the pieces were knitted, whilst others crocheted due to each of the members skills and they even played around with ceramics as a challenge. 

Another post box in the area to keep an eye out for is the one down Rylands Lane.

Throughout the year the post box has featured an array of impressive designs marking the RNLI's 200th anniversary as well as Valentine's Day.