THE National Trust had a stand outside the post office in High Street, Wellington, during a fundraising initiative.

Supporters of the campaign to raise money to help restore the monument had been encouraged to wear wellies to school or work in return for a suggested donation of £1. Visitors to the stand could ask about the appeal and make donations.

The monument was built to honour the Duke of Wellington – often credited with the invention of wellington boots – following his victory at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

Pictured are Wellington Mayor Cllr Gary James and Emma Jones, National Trust community engagement and fundraising officer (Wellington Monument), (second left and right), with appeal supporters John McCarten and Mandy Twyford.