Over 40,000 poppies planted

Where are the Poppies Now sought to reunite digitally the 888,246 ceramic poppies from artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper’s 2014 installation, Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red originally staged by Historic Royal Palaces at HM Tower of London in 2014.

You can no longer plant a poppy but you can still browse the digital map and read the stories of poppy owners.

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YOUR FAVOURITE STORIES

Read some of the stories that have been added to the map.

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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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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David

David's #TowerPoppies are a reminder of his two Grandfathers, both of whom served in WWI: "We bought two poppies in…
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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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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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Sarah

Sarah's #TowerPoppy is a reminder of the men, women and animals who lost their lives in war: "My poppy is…
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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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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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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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Denise

Denise's #TowerPoppy was bought for her father who served in WWII: "I bought my poppy, but I also bought one…
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Poppies Tour

14-18 NOW toured the iconic poppy sculptures Wave and Weeping Window by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper, during the First World War centenary between 2015 and 2018. The sculptures visited 19 locations around the UK and were seen by over 4.6 million people. Weeping Window and Wave have now become part of the Imperial War Museums’ collection.

Poppies: Wave

By Paul Cummins Artist and Tom Piper Designer

Wave is a sweeping arch of bright red poppy heads suspended on towering stalks.

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Poppies: Weeping Window

By Paul Cummins Artist and Tom Piper Designer

Weeping Window is a cascade comprising several thousand handmade ceramic poppies seen pouring from a high window to the ground below.

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