Over 40,000 poppies planted on the map
We’re thrilled that over 40,000 poppies have now been planted on the Where Are The Poppies Now world map. The…
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Andrew
Andrew planted his #TowerPoppy at the final resting place of his Grandmother's brother: "We bought the poppy in remembrance of…
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Sarah
Many of the #TowerPoppies were made in Stoke-on-Trent, a source of pride for Sarah: "I received my Poppy as gift…
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Meg
Meg bought a #TowerPoppy in remembrance of her grandfather: "I bought my poppy in remembrance of my paternal grandfather, who…
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Martin
Martin's #TowerPoppy is proudly displayed in a case to remember old friends, lost colleagues and family: "The wife bought me…
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Shirley
Shirley and her husband both come from a military background, with both of their fathers are part of Armed Forces.…
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Alice
Alice, a serving member of the Royal Airforce, feels very lucky to own a poppy. Her husband is also a…
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Paul
I am the artist and creator of Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red. This project has really come full…
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Tom
I was the Designer of the original installation and so planted many poppies in the Tower moat, especially working on…
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Susan
Susan talks to Professor Kate Williams about why she bought her poppy in memory of her great uncle who died…
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Margaret
Professor Kate Williams met Poppy owner Margaret Kemp at her house in Hereford. Owning a poppy inspired Margaret to do…
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Professor Kate Williams
Professor Kate Williams visited Poppies: Weeping Window at Hereford Cathedral in March and spoke about what her Mum's two poppies mean…
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Sofia
Sofia and her family's 6 poppies are a special reminder of friends and colleagues lost. Sofia and her husband Fred…
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Louise
For Louise and her family, who all moved to California from the UK a few years ago, their poppy has…
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Museum of Hartlepool
Hartlepool Borough Council purchased 130 poppies to commemorate the 130 lives that were lost on the 16th of December 1914, in…
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Kelly
After hearing about 14-18 NOW 2014 project 'Letter to an Unknown Soldier', Kelly was inspired to write a letter, which…
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Ron
For Ron and members of his family, the First World War has a significant importance. The four poppies he purchased…
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Kathy
Kathy was given a poppy as a wedding present from her best friends Victoria and Nick, whom she met when…
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Dawn
Dawn bought her poppy to honour her Great Uncle, John Milne, from King Edward in Aberdeenshire, who served with The…
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John
John’s family did not fight in WW1, as his Great Grandfather was a Thames Policeman and his Grandfather was too…
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David
David purchased two poppies in memory of his two Great Uncles who served at Ypres and the Somme. During his trip…
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Robyn
Robyn's grandparents were both from Seattle, but only met in France while serving in the First World War. "I’m an…
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Claire
Claire's poppy reminds her of an England which is 7000 miles away. "British by birth and upbringing but married to…
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Suprovat
Suprovat's poppy was gifted to him by his Daughter-in-law, son and Grandson during a visit to the UK in 2015.…
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Roger
Roger bought five poppies which are planted in the garden in France, one for five soldiers who served there at…
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Richard
Richard bought his poppy for his Great Uncle - the only professional footballer to receive the Victoria Cross "I bought…
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Kate
Kate keeps her poppy as a small way to tell her great grandfather she's thinking of him... "My great grandfather…
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Graham
For Graham, buying a #TowerPoppy led to the realisation of a life-long dream: "In June 2015 we did a pilgrimage…
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Victoria
Her Grandfather’s experience in the Second World War influenced Victoria to buy a poppy as a tribute to those who…
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Phillip Schofield
We spoke to Phillip Schofield about what his poppy means to him. His poppy was given to him by his…
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Barbara
Barbara bought her poppy in memory of her uncle, who was a poet and would have really appreciated the beauty…
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Tara
Tara's poppies are for her family, past and present... "My father was able to buy a poppy for each of…
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Anne Diamond
We spoke to Anne Diamond about her four ceramic poppies. "I’m supporting Where Are The Poppies Now because the powerful…
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Ian
Ian grew up hearing stories of the war from his Grandfather who survived the battle of the Somme. He displays…
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Richard
My brother Robin and I purchased two poppies for our Mother, one each in memory of her two brothers who…
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Fiona
Fiona bought two poppies in memory of her late parents, and another as a gift for a friend who lost…
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Katrina
Katrina bought a poppy for her grandfather and has kept it in London, in her home in Blackheath. "My paternal…
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Gary
We purchased two poppies so that when our girls are older (currently 8 and 10) they would each have a…
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Harry
Harry keeps his poppy on his work desk in Canada. It reminds him to feel grateful every day. "My parents…
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Mike
Mike received his poppy as a gift from his daughter. He keeps it with a collection of photos and artefacts…
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Stuart
I am the chief executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), which represents and supports England’s charities, and…
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