Tower of London Poppies in the Moat HRP-Tower London -WW1-LogoFrom 5 August 2014 to 11 November 2018
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Tower of London Poppies in the Moat HRP-Tower London -WW1-LogoFrom 5 August 2014 to 11 November 2018More information:
Tower of London Poppies in the Moat HRP-Tower London -WW1-LogoFrom 5 August 2014 to 11 November 2014, a major artistic installation entitled 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red' sees the Tower of London's famous dry moat filled with over 800, 000 ceramic poppies to create a powerful visual commemoration for the First World War Centenary. The poppies, a symbol of Remembrance in the UK, will encircle the iconic landmark, creating not only a spectacular display visible from all around the Tower, but also an inspiring setting for performance and learning activities, as well as providing a location for personal reflection. The scale of the installation intends to reflect the magnitude of such an important centenary. There will be 888, 246 poppies installed, one for each British and Colonial fatality during the war. Visit the Historic Royal Palaces website for more information. On 17 July 2014, the first ceramic poppy was planted in the moat by Yeoman Warder Crawford Butler.