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By *iew OP Man
over a year ago
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not sure if people are aware but you can purchase one or more of the ceramic poppies that are forming the display at the Tower of London.
They cost £25 each and the proceeds are being split between 6 charities supporting the aftermath of wars and conflicts.
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"not sure if people are aware but you can purchase one or more of the ceramic poppies that are forming the display at the Tower of London.
They cost £25 each and the proceeds are being split between 6 charities supporting the aftermath of wars and conflicts.
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 my sister came over to see them last week
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By *iew OP Man
over a year ago
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"I think this looks amazing and I'm definitely going to try and buy one. I'm over for a concert in oct... How long is it running for? "
until Remberance Day I think, I just bought a couple on the website |
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"not sure if people are aware but you can purchase one or more of the ceramic poppies that are forming the display at the Tower of London.
They cost £25 each and the proceeds are being split between 6 charities supporting the aftermath of wars and conflicts.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am going to come down in October
The display looks absolutely stunning.
it really does in the pics"
I drive past a couple of times a day and it really is. Is it a permanent thing ? |
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By *iew OP Man
over a year ago
Forum Mod Angus & Findhorn |
"I am going to come down in October
The display looks absolutely stunning.
it really does in the pics
I drive past a couple of times a day and it really is. Is it a permanent thing ?"
Remberance Day it says on the website |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am going to come down in October
The display looks absolutely stunning.
it really does in the pics
I drive past a couple of times a day and it really is. Is it a permanent thing ?
Remberance Day it says on the website"
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I am going to come down in October
The display looks absolutely stunning.
it really does in the pics
I drive past a couple of times a day and it really is. Is it a permanent thing ?
Remberance Day it says on the website
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Get out, have a look and look at the board which shows the close-up of the poppy design. From a distance you can't see the undulation of the waves of poppies planted at different levels.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am going to come down in October
The display looks absolutely stunning.
it really does in the pics
I drive past a couple of times a day and it really is. Is it a permanent thing ?
Remberance Day it says on the website
Get out, have a look and look at the board which shows the close-up of the poppy design. From a distance you can't see the undulation of the waves of poppies planted at different levels.
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It's beautiful, we saw them a few weeks ago. They move in the wind. Loads of volunteers 'planting' the poppies when we were there. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am going to come down in October
The display looks absolutely stunning.
it really does in the pics
I drive past a couple of times a day and it really is. Is it a permanent thing ?
Remberance Day it says on the website
Get out, have a look and look at the board which shows the close-up of the poppy design. From a distance you can't see the undulation of the waves of poppies planted at different levels.
It's beautiful, we saw them a few weeks ago. They move in the wind. Loads of volunteers 'planting' the poppies when we were there. "
I shall plot up at the tower gateway rank and have a proper look next time I'm passing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Would have loved to see a display of purple ones for the animals lost in war
When buying your red poppy. Please try and buy a purple one. Available from animal aid.
Thank you xx |
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By *iew OP Man
over a year ago
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"Would have loved to see a display of purple ones for the animals lost in war
When buying your red poppy. Please try and buy a purple one. Available from animal aid.
Thank you xx"
I most certainly will.... off there now |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We are hoping to go and see the sea of red poppies, they look beautiful in the pictures!
Didn't realise you could order them online! So going to order a couple I think |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Has anyone else been to visit recently?"
Went on Saturday with my mum. It was an amazing sight, as others have said, and very moving too.
I've purchased poppies for my nephews. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We are just back from the tower. It's truly magnificent. It really took our breath away.
Can't believe how busy it was as well, but well worth a visit for anyone who hasn't been. |
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I went yesterday. Theu are stunningly beautiful. The photos I took don't do them justice. Although I did get a great shot of the poppies, the castle and The Shard which is a fantastic contrast of old and new. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I went yesterday. Theu are stunningly beautiful. The photos I took don't do them justice. Although I did get a great shot of the poppies, the castle and The Shard which is a fantastic contrast of old and new. "
I got a couple of decent snaps. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We are just back from the tower. It's truly magnificent. It really took our breath away.
Can't believe how busy it was as well, but well worth a visit for anyone who hasn't been. "
Definitely going down in the next 2 weeks ,hope to see The field of remembrance at Westminster too.On a similar note if you get the chance go to Tyne cot cemetery in Ypres ,go .i defy anyone not to be moved by the site ,also the last post at the menin gate ,very moving |
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By *essiCouple
over a year ago
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Poppies all sold now which is great for the charities...was hoping to get 1 or 2 as we won't be able to go and see them on display which is a shame as we do enjoy a trip to the Tower.. |
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By *iew OP Man
over a year ago
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A sea of serenity. May every person remembered by a poppy here be at rest with that same serenity and love.
I am truly, truly humbled.
Thank you, each and every one of you x
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A sea of serenity. May every person remembered by a poppy here be at rest with that same serenity and love.
I am truly, truly humbled.
Thank you, each and every one of you x
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mr _iew x was it crowded x  |
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"not sure if people are aware but you can purchase one or more of the ceramic poppies that are forming the display at the Tower of London.
They cost £25 each and the proceeds are being split between 6 charities supporting the aftermath of wars and conflicts.
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A neighbour told me these have all been sold |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"A sea of serenity. May every person remembered by a poppy here be at rest with that same serenity and love.
I am truly, truly humbled.
Thank you, each and every one of you x
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A friend of mine posts aerial photos on Facebook so I've seen the field grow. It's amazing.
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By *iew OP Man
over a year ago
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"A sea of serenity. May every person remembered by a poppy here be at rest with that same serenity and love.
I am truly, truly humbled.
Thank you, each and every one of you x
mr _iew x was it crowded x "
Yes mobbed but respectful. I forgot it was half term as the Scottish schools are back.
I flew in, went to Paddington got a cab there and am on my way back to Paddington
It was in and out
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A sea of serenity. May every person remembered by a poppy here be at rest with that same serenity and love.
I am truly, truly humbled.
Thank you, each and every one of you x
mr _iew x was it crowded x
Yes mobbed but respectful. I forgot it was half term as the Scottish schools are back.
I flew in, went to Paddington got a cab there and am on my way back to Paddington
It was in and out
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Welcome to London , hopefully your next visit will be longer. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We seen them last week they are amazing. We've also bought one. I would check with the website as the last I heard some were still available.
Claire "
They are all gone now |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We're hoping to go and see them on Saturday. I know there's controversy surrounding them but I don't care - I just want to see what is an awesome sight."
What controversy?
We went last sunday and it looks beautiful,its very moving |
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"We're hoping to go and see them on Saturday. I know there's controversy surrounding them but I don't care - I just want to see what is an awesome sight.
What controversy?
We went last sunday and it looks beautiful,its very moving "
Totally agree |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If anyone's in town come and say hello to us selling poppies and other contraband. Euston train station would be a good start!! I'm the giant outside!! Lol |
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Went on Tue with family visiting and we are going next week, very humbling..
Have been to the Menin gate several times, tyne cot and Langemark amongst others and to be honest I did not think the poppies would be so moving..
its very well done and a bit of an 'oh my' moment..
RIP the fallen.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We're hoping to go and see them on Saturday. I know there's controversy surrounding them but I don't care - I just want to see what is an awesome sight."
Controversy why?
Saw the aerial shots online. Looks great. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Wish I could go and see this ... Seen it on tv today and looked really good .. myself I think people will make controversy over most things in the news if it makes them stand out. x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"SORRY peeps. All the poppies have been sold. But do double check. I got mine months ago. And I'm so pleased I did I normaly miss out. "
yes on Lose woman today it said all sold out. And was showing how lovely they looked, But not there for that long.
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By (user no longer on site)
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They are all sold out. We ordered ours a while back & supposed to be receiving it at the end of November.
We visited today, incredibly busy!! So busy they closed Tower Hill station!!
An amazing sight to see.
My son is a serving Grenadier Guard & was also on Guard today. It was such a special day as it was my first time seeing him on Guard.
Reading the sign that says 888,000 poppies for every soldier that lost their life in WW1 bought a lump to my throat, very emotional. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Yes wonderful for rememberance of all loved ones lost not just WW1. I got mine to remember my mum. Lost her 18 months back, she loved poppies. So it just seemed the right thing to do. Bought mine on the first day they were on sale. And I managed to go see them a month back p |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"not sure if people are aware but you can purchase one or more of the ceramic poppies that are forming the display at the Tower of London.
They cost £25 each and the proceeds are being split between 6 charities supporting the aftermath of wars and conflicts.
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it said on the new tonight they are all sold |
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By *iew OP Man
over a year ago
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"not sure if people are aware but you can purchase one or more of the ceramic poppies that are forming the display at the Tower of London.
They cost £25 each and the proceeds are being split between 6 charities supporting the aftermath of wars and conflicts.
it said on the new tonight they are all sold "
aye for a wee while now, I have mine  .
although, I am happy to wait until I get them if it goes on tour, or is extended |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just beautiful....
the final one was placed today.
888,246.
An incredible piece of art that just oozes respect for the fallen.
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Did you travel down for a look? I didn't end up going back so only saw it part finished back in August. The aerial shots are awesome. |
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By *iew OP Man
over a year ago
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"Just beautiful....
the final one was placed today.
888,246.
An incredible piece of art that just oozes respect for the fallen.
Did you travel down for a look? I didn't end up going back so only saw it part finished back in August. The aerial shots are awesome. "
I did and I loved it, very very moving |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just beautiful....
the final one was placed today.
888,246.
An incredible piece of art that just oozes respect for the fallen.
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I watched it on the News earlier. Breath taking. Really wish I'd gone up to London to see them now |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just beautiful....
the final one was placed today.
888,246.
An incredible piece of art that just oozes respect for the fallen.
Did you travel down for a look? I didn't end up going back so only saw it part finished back in August. The aerial shots are awesome.
I did and I loved it, very very moving "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I see it most days at work, but getting out and having a close look was breathtaking.
Bravo to the chap who dreamed it up. He must be very chuffed with himself. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just beautiful....
the final one was placed today.
888,246.
An incredible piece of art that just oozes respect for the fallen.
I watched it on the News earlier. Breath taking. Really wish I'd gone up to London to see them now "
I was there last week placing them with work, it's awe inspiring, it really is |
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"I think this looks amazing and I'm definitely going to try and buy one. I'm over for a concert in oct... How long is it running for?
until Remberance Day I think, I just bought a couple on the website "
I did too.. so glad I did now. . They look amazing but sadly I won't actually get over to see them now. What a wonderful tribute  |
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