POPPIES

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month we wear a poppy to pay our respects to the military servicemen who have fallen fighting for their country. A tradition set by King George V in 1919 has lived on since the end of WW1 and has united not only the commenwealth nations but other nations outside our commenwealth as well. The Tower of London, 2 years ago, displayed the most beautiful art exhibition of ceramic poppies to symbolise each life lost during the tragic events of war. I was enthralled by the stunning display I saw in photographs and on the TV. Last year those poppies were divided and toured the country putting on displays in many locations to allow the rest of the nation to witness their beauty.This display was my local display at Woodhorn Museum. To see the poppies falling was a breathtaking moment where I felt the deepest appreciation for all who fight for their country. The sea of poppies really put into perspective just how many brave people we, as a nation, should be very proud of. Seeing this display made me very proud to be British. The pride we took in this display and speading it across the nation showed the huge heart and history of a great nation. As this day approaches once again I revisited these photographs and remember the beauty of this display and the beauty behind wearing a poppy.

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