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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

Amelia, natur' ELLE, , and 24 other people have particularly liked this photo

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 Pam J
Pam J club
116 'Blood Swept Lands And Seas of Red' Poppy from the installment to commemorate the 100 years since World War 1

117 'Blood Swept Lands And Seas of Red' Poppy from the installment to commemorate the 100 years since World War 1
10 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Outstanding series!

Admired in:
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10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thankyou William
10 years ago.
 Peggy C
Peggy C club
.. a Guardian for this special Poppy --- couldn't find anyone better ... imho :)
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Peggy C club
Thankyou SAB ......

The Poppy means alot to me.
10 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
Most beautiful and touching series, Pam! A special remembrance that you will treasure always.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to sasithorn_s
Thankyou Sasi !
10 years ago.
 Edward Bowthorpe
Edward Bowthorpe
Beautiful dear Pam,eddie,xxx
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Edward Bowthorpe
Thankyou Eddie....

Hugssssssssss
10 years ago.
 Dave Hilditch
Dave Hilditch
It's wonderful to think that these poppies are now spread all over the world. So glad you got one and for the memories it brought back.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Dave Hilditch
Thankyou Dave !

I am so grateful to have one
10 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A significant keepsake, Pam. I also wasn't aware they were for sale.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to tiabunna club
Thankyou George

All the info and news reports did carry links to them...
10 years ago.
 Dick M
Dick M
What a nice commemorative. A "War to End All Wars" almost forgotten.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Dick M
Thankyou Dick..

Not forgotten in UK and Europe.

The USA had one year... UK and Europe had 4.. and lost a generation of men.. nearly 2 generations....
10 years ago. Edited 10 years ago.
 Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
What a wonderful object, Pam !
I understand your emotion, my dear friend.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Thankyou Christiane !
10 years ago.
 Danielle
Danielle
WOw….que j'aime ***********
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Danielle
Merci Danielle !
10 years ago.
 RHH
RHH club
I can feel your emotion in everything you've said, Pam, and am a bit teary-eyed for you. Glad you've gotten something that means so much to you. God bless you and keep you.
10 years ago. Edited 10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to RHH club
Thankyou Ron ....

That is so very kind .......
10 years ago.
 Balancing Kiwi
Balancing Kiwi
You are so lucky to have this. I would have loved one in memory of my great grandfather who died fighting the war. Sadly we didn't manage to get one :-(
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Balancing Kiwi
Thankyou Lorraine...

I know I am lucky... I followed the project from its inception.. and am still surprised I was fortunate enough to get one.
10 years ago.
 Ceropegia
Ceropegia club
So glad for you that you were able to obtain a poppy and with English soil to boot, a piece of home to cherish.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Ceropegia club
Thankyou Ceropegia !
10 years ago.
 Helena Ferreira
Helena Ferreira
Outstanding!
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Helena Ferreira
Thankyou Helena !
10 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
So many sacrifices were made.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Esther club
Thankyou Esther...

Yes... they were.. and we still persist in the killing
10 years ago.
 RHH
RHH club
Europeans are better at remembering the sacrifices that were made in the great wars than we are here.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to RHH club
Thankyou Ron....

Maybe because it was so much longer in duration for Europe ?
10 years ago.
 M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !! ( Marj )
M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
It provokes a lot of emotion, which spills out again with your lovely photos. So glad you have your Poppy I remember you wanted one.
Take care Pam & hope you are well !!
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
Thankyou Marj !

So kind of you.. and wishing you are well too !
10 years ago.
 Clint
Clint
I so very much wanted to go see this memorial. This is such a powerful thing to have.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Clint
Clint ...
Had I still been in England nothing would have stopped me going.

As to the Poppy... the wall of emotion that came out of the box when I opened it was overwhelming. Still is in many ways.

I believe some objects absorb emotions... and this has certainly some of the emotion generated by the visit of nearly 5,000,000 people..... and from it being a part of something special in a place so steeped in history.

Astonishing.
10 years ago.
 RHH
RHH club
Have a great day, Pam. First of our daffodils opened this morning. Very early spring, apparently.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to RHH club
Thankyou Ron !

I have about 5 daffie buds !
10 years ago.
 Misou 49
Misou 49 club
Un bel emballage pour ce beau coquelicot !
10 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Merci Misou !
10 years ago.

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