This incredible display is at The Tower of London. Although we had heard about it before coming to England it still takes your breath away. And then after we had the initial impact we walked around the outside of the tower and had the chance to see the volunteers in action. Huge group, probably many want to work on the project. They started August 5 which is the anniversary of the first full day of British involvement in World War I. The last poppy will be installed by Queen Elizabeth on November 11. The whole installation will be removed November 12th. Although the display board says British soldiers, when googled it says British and from the colonies (includes Canada).
A group of volunteers posing with a Yeoman of the Guard. Exciting part of this picture: female Beefeater!!
We walked from the Tower of London across Tower Bridge (first time) and onto the Jubilee Walkway along the South Bank of the Thames River - also was on our to-do list for this trip. There were neat views of the London skyline, juxtaposing the old (Tower) with some of the new modern buildings.
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