Thousands of red poppies tumble down the walls of the Tower of London into a sea of thousands more. The ceramic poppies are the work of artist Paul Cummins.
The land and sea of red installation commemorates one hundred years since the start of the first world war. Poppies will continue to be planted until there is one to represent every British or Commonwealth life lost.
From 5 August the poppies will go on sale for £25 each with 10% of the sales going to six service charities. Details here.
That looks amazing!
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ReplyDeleteI would like to see that. It looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to remember them
ReplyDeleteA very moving memorial. I have visited many of the CWGC cemeteries of the Western front and it is almost impossible now to see a poppy without a small lump in the throat.
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Beautiful, and beautifully captured too. You always find something off the beaten track of the usual London haunts.
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ReplyDeleteWow, isn't that amazing. I'd love to see it for real but your photos are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI like that dramatic effect of the red against the Tower stone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly impressive public art project.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Must see it. Do you need to go into the Tower to see it?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a visual way to bring home the losses incurred in that war. Creative.
ReplyDeleteI love this and thanks for sharing the link as well.
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