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12/11/2014
Volunteers Move In To Start Removing Tower Poppies
Following the "planting" of the final ceramic poppy at the Tower of London during Tuesday's Armistice services, volunteers will begin removing the 888,246 commemorative flowers.
The first poppy was placed in July, with 13-year-old cadet Harry Hayes placing the final hand-made poppy at the Tower yesterday.
Each of the 888,246 poppies represents the death of British and Commonwealth soldier during World War One.
A team of 8,000 volunteers will begin to remove the poppies today, despite calls for the display to remain at the Tower for longer.
It is understood thousands of the ceramic poppies will tour the country before being permanently installed at the Imperial War Museum.
The remaining poppies are to be sold for £25 each, which is hoped will raise some £15m for the Royal British Legion. According to the official website, all available poppies have been sold.
(MH/CD)
The first poppy was placed in July, with 13-year-old cadet Harry Hayes placing the final hand-made poppy at the Tower yesterday.
Each of the 888,246 poppies represents the death of British and Commonwealth soldier during World War One.
A team of 8,000 volunteers will begin to remove the poppies today, despite calls for the display to remain at the Tower for longer.
It is understood thousands of the ceramic poppies will tour the country before being permanently installed at the Imperial War Museum.
The remaining poppies are to be sold for £25 each, which is hoped will raise some £15m for the Royal British Legion. According to the official website, all available poppies have been sold.
(MH/CD)
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