A large number of ceramic poppies on display in the moat of Tower of London, England, United Kingdom.

A large number of ceramic poppies on display in the moat of Tower of London, England, United Kingdom. Stock Photo
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Mo Peerbacus / Alamy Stock Photo

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E9T09A

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34.5 MB (2.4 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

4256 x 2832 px | 36 x 24 cm | 14.2 x 9.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1 October 2014

Location:

Tower of London, London, England, United Kingdom.

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The ceramic Poppies display to commemorate the sacrifice made by soldiers during the First World War at the Tower of London, United Kingdom. The ceramic Poppies was designed by Tom Piper and created by artist Paul Cummins. A total of 888, 246 poppies have been planted. Each poppy represent one soldier. The display is known as 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red'. The poppies have been sold off for £25 each to raise millions for six charities, the Confederation of Service Charities, Combat Stress, Coming Home, Help for Heroes, Royal British Legion and SSAFA (formerly the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association).