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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.
9 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.
9 years ago.
 Shuttering Yukon
Shuttering Yukon
Pam, you are so lucky to have a piece of this event.
9 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Shuttering Yukon
I know..... I didnt think I would be able to have one....
9 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.
9 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.
9 years ago.

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