Tower of London Remembers
Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red
Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. Created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper it consists of 888,246 ceramic poppies. poppies.hrp.org.uk/
This is truly a memorable display and even more so when you stand back and reflect that every poppy represent a life lost during the First World War. What an inspired choice the Tower of London was for this exhibition. I was determined to see this and decided to wait until nearly all 888,246 were on display. It was well worth it, but the crowds were huge and therefore it was extremely difficult to get a clear view. It would have been very special to have seen this with the silence that this display commands but it was never going to happen.
If you are thinking of going, then just do it. It is something that you will never forget. It’s a very humbling experience.
Notes:
Ongoing Weekend Engineering Work resulting in closures on the Circle and District Underground lines makes getting to the Tower of London extremely difficult.
Large crowds last weekend meant viewing was extremely difficult. There seemed to be no areas set aside for the elderly or disabled or children etc to get a better view. I can only assume that it is easier during the week.
Tower of London Remembers
Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red
Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. Created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper it consists of 888,246 ceramic poppies. poppies.hrp.org.uk/
This is truly a memorable display and even more so when you stand back and reflect that every poppy represent a life lost during the First World War. What an inspired choice the Tower of London was for this exhibition. I was determined to see this and decided to wait until nearly all 888,246 were on display. It was well worth it, but the crowds were huge and therefore it was extremely difficult to get a clear view. It would have been very special to have seen this with the silence that this display commands but it was never going to happen.
If you are thinking of going, then just do it. It is something that you will never forget. It’s a very humbling experience.
Notes:
Ongoing Weekend Engineering Work resulting in closures on the Circle and District Underground lines makes getting to the Tower of London extremely difficult.
Large crowds last weekend meant viewing was extremely difficult. There seemed to be no areas set aside for the elderly or disabled or children etc to get a better view. I can only assume that it is easier during the week.