Tower of London

W ahead of e will be visiting The Tower of London ahead of Remembrance Day to see the special commemorative display of ceramic poppies installed inside the Tower of London to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

The display of nearly 30,000 of the original poppies, made for the 2014 installation, ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’, returns to the Tower, marking the sacrifices made by so many during the Second World War. 

The specially commissioned installation resembles a ‘wound’ at the heart of the Tower, which was itself bombed during the Blitz. Poppies pour across the lawn overlooked by the ancient White Tower, where the blood-red flowers form a crater, with ripples flowing outwards. 

On display within the Tower’s walls, the installation creates striking images, reminding us of loss through war, and of the long-lasting impact of conflict. It creates a shared space for visitors to remember and reflect on the collective sacrifice of so many in this important anniversary year.

The poppies are on loan from Imperial War Museums and were designed and made by the artist, Paul Cummins. The new display has been created by the designer, Tom Piper.

Please note that a lot of the visit will be outdoors, if you wish to see the Crown Jewels there maybe queues which is mainly outside/uncovered. There are a lot of cobblestones and narrow, uneven spaces and staircases.

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