Scaffolders hired to install the Gloucester Cathedral Poppyfall memorial to those who fought and fell in World War 1 were the first to be moved by its power.

The team driving the Cathedral's Project Pilgrim hired in Gloucester-based Severnside Scaffolding to build the monument in the Lady Chapel.

It was a job - albeit a little unusual - along with the firm's many others, but when its team came down from the ladders and finished their work they had made a collective decision - not to charge for its services.

"We are part of a group of companies which falls under the wing of WJ Morley & Son Roofing Ltd founded by my grandfather.

"He was in the marines in World War II. While we were putting it up I could feel him looking down on us. We all decided to do it for free. It is something he would have done. It was the right thing to do," said Dave Packer, general manager of the Llanthony Road-headquartered firm.

A team of four from the firm designed the structure that now supports Poppyfall - which was created by GCHQ staff and friends to launch the Royal British Legion's Gloucestershire 2016 Poppy Appeal.

"We think it is fantastic," said Mr Packer.

It was originally on display at the intelligence agency's Cheltenham HQ and is described as "a testament to their continued support for the military and the Legion".

GCHQ was originally formed to support the military and it is still an important part of their mission as they head towards their Centenary in 2019.

"It honours the past at the same time as offering hope for the future. Created by GCHQ to support the work of the Royal British Legion, it is fitting that continued collaborative work has brought it to be displayed in Gloucester Cathedral's newly restored Lady Chapel.

"Resonating with people from all backgrounds and offering messages of unity and inclusion, it is a key part of the county's World War One centenary events," said Helen Jeffrey, one of the Project Pilgrim team which has helped not just transform the environs of the great Gloucestershire building but forged new bonds with the city's community groups, schools and people.

"We are very grateful for the donation of time, support and materials from GCHQ, The Royal British Legion and Severnside Scaffolding to bring Poppyfall to the Cathedral."

A spokesperson from GCHQ says "It's time to say thank you for all they did for us and GCHQ is proud to be collaborating with the Legion once again as part of this commemoration".