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Posted: 14 Feb 2015

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'Blood Swept Lands And Seas of Red' Poppy from the installation to commemorate the 100 years since World War 1

'Blood Swept Lands And Seas of Red' Poppy from the installation to commemorate the 100 years since World War 1
My Poppy from the Tower Of London "Blood Swept Lands And Seas of Red" installation to commemorate the 100 years since World War I has just arrived.

I didnt know it was it.. and I opened the box and was hit with a huge emotional wave. I just stood and cried. It still has earth on from the Tower of London (that in itself is so emotive... my Home.. My England that I miss so much. I used to walk past the Tower daily when I did my apprentiship). The impact of finally seeing this Poppy ... one of 888,246 that represents someone who died in World War I was an enormous emotional hit.

I have now assembled the Poppy.. it means so very very much to me. I was brought up to Honour the Poppies and ALL they represented. This is a special thing for me.

poppies.hrp.org.uk/about-the-installation

www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-29935592

www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-30001177

, , Elbertinum, have particularly liked this photo

6 comments - The latest ones
 Dick M
Dick M
...and honor them you do.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Dick M
Thankyou Dick....

e have to keep the Lives ALIVE... thats the honour to the dead.
10 years ago.
 Shuttering Yukon
Shuttering Yukon
Pam, you are so lucky to have a piece of this event.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Shuttering Yukon
I know..... I didnt think I would be able to have one....
10 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
How wonderful that the artist was willing to share the installation with all who appreciated it instead of locking it away. A very special souvenir.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Esther club
Thankyou Esther.

I believe it to be for the near million who didnt come Home.
10 years ago.

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