Kent artist campaigns for pigeons to feature on UK banknotes to honour their wartime service
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Kent artist campaigns for pigeons to feature on UK banknotes to honour their wartime service

29 Apr 2026 · Originally published 29 Apr 2026 8/10 Original headline: 'It's time for forgotten hero of WW2 to be on UK banknotes'
Tom Charter from Ashford is championing the humble pigeon as a candidate for future Bank of England notes to celebrate their status as national treasures. He hopes to highlight the vital role these 'forgotten heroes' played in carrying life-saving messages during the Second World War.
Source: WalesOnline Kent
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