The centenary of the commencement of the First World War was commemorated on August 4. In France on August 5 we watched a report on Sky News about a project at the Tower of London where a display of ceramic poppies is being prepared in memory of the servicemen from Britain and the British Empire who lost their lives during World War I.
Additional information about the
Tower of London Remembers project can be found on the Tower of London website.
Two days later, on our first day in London, we walked to the Tower of London to visit the display. It was a spectacular sight and when complete, later in the year, it will be a moving memorial to the men who died.
The display of poppies continues around three sides of the Tower of London. Cascades of poppies fall from two windows on different sides of the tower while a third cascade appears over a garden wall.
In some sections there are only two or three rows of poppies but we watched the many volunteers adding additional poppies to the display.
What an awe inspiring sight - and project. Looks like you have had nice weather too. Thanks for posting Vicki.
ReplyDeleteYes, what a great sight to behold. Lucky you!
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