Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red...
Marking one hundred years since the first full day of Britain's involvement in the First World War. Created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper, 888,246 ceramic poppies will progressively fill the Tower's famous moat over the summer. Each poppy represents a British military fatality during the war.
The poppies will encircle the iconic landmark, creating not only a spectacular display visible from all around the Tower but also a location for personal reflection. The scale of the installation intends to reflect the magnitude of such an important centenary creating a powerful visual commemoration.
This was taken the second time we visited The Tower of London, which I believe may have been the actual first full day of Brittian's involvement in the war as while we grabbed a bit of "refreshment" in a pub across the street, the telly was showing Prince William attending a ceremony marking the historic day for his country.
Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red...
Marking one hundred years since the first full day of Britain's involvement in the First World War. Created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper, 888,246 ceramic poppies will progressively fill the Tower's famous moat over the summer. Each poppy represents a British military fatality during the war.
The poppies will encircle the iconic landmark, creating not only a spectacular display visible from all around the Tower but also a location for personal reflection. The scale of the installation intends to reflect the magnitude of such an important centenary creating a powerful visual commemoration.
This was taken the second time we visited The Tower of London, which I believe may have been the actual first full day of Brittian's involvement in the war as while we grabbed a bit of "refreshment" in a pub across the street, the telly was showing Prince William attending a ceremony marking the historic day for his country.