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"not sure if people are aware but you can purchase one or more of the ceramic poppies that are forming the display at the Tower of London. They cost £25 each and the proceeds are being split between 6 charities supporting the aftermath of wars and conflicts. " my sister came over to see them last week | |||
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"I think this looks amazing and I'm definitely going to try and buy one. I'm over for a concert in oct... How long is it running for? " until Remberance Day I think, I just bought a couple on the website | |||
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"not sure if people are aware but you can purchase one or more of the ceramic poppies that are forming the display at the Tower of London. They cost £25 each and the proceeds are being split between 6 charities supporting the aftermath of wars and conflicts. " | |||
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"Think the total number for sale is 800,000 " I heard that too | |||
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"Radio 2 keeps advertising. I have ordered mine online. " it was the Jeremy Vine show I heard it on today | |||
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"I am going to come down in October" The display looks absolutely stunning. | |||
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"I am going to come down in October The display looks absolutely stunning. " it really does in the pics | |||
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"I am going to come down in October The display looks absolutely stunning. it really does in the pics I drive past a couple of times a day and it really is. Is it a permanent thing ?" Remberance Day it says on the website | |||
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"I am going to come down in October The display looks absolutely stunning. it really does in the pics I drive past a couple of times a day and it really is. Is it a permanent thing ? Remberance Day it says on the website" | |||
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"I am going to come down in October The display looks absolutely stunning. it really does in the pics I drive past a couple of times a day and it really is. Is it a permanent thing ? Remberance Day it says on the website " Get out, have a look and look at the board which shows the close-up of the poppy design. From a distance you can't see the undulation of the waves of poppies planted at different levels. | |||
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"Where can you buy them from x" I couldn't post the link but I googled Tower Poppies and it took me straight there | |||
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"I am going to come down in October The display looks absolutely stunning. it really does in the pics I drive past a couple of times a day and it really is. Is it a permanent thing ? Remberance Day it says on the website Get out, have a look and look at the board which shows the close-up of the poppy design. From a distance you can't see the undulation of the waves of poppies planted at different levels. " It's beautiful, we saw them a few weeks ago. They move in the wind. Loads of volunteers 'planting' the poppies when we were there. | |||
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"I am going to come down in October The display looks absolutely stunning. it really does in the pics I drive past a couple of times a day and it really is. Is it a permanent thing ? Remberance Day it says on the website Get out, have a look and look at the board which shows the close-up of the poppy design. From a distance you can't see the undulation of the waves of poppies planted at different levels. It's beautiful, we saw them a few weeks ago. They move in the wind. Loads of volunteers 'planting' the poppies when we were there. " I shall plot up at the tower gateway rank and have a proper look next time I'm passing. | |||
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"Would have loved to see a display of purple ones for the animals lost in war When buying your red poppy. Please try and buy a purple one. Available from animal aid. Thank you xx" I most certainly will.... off there now | |||
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"Has anyone else been to visit recently?" A friend of ours did. She said it looked amazing. | |||
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"Has anyone else been to visit recently?" My friend went the other day and took loads of photos it looks amazing still. | |||
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"Has anyone else been to visit recently?" Went on Saturday with my mum. It was an amazing sight, as others have said, and very moving too. I've purchased poppies for my nephews. | |||
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"Has anyone else been to visit recently? My friend went the other day and took loads of photos it looks amazing still. " x | |||
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"I went yesterday. Theu are stunningly beautiful. The photos I took don't do them justice. Although I did get a great shot of the poppies, the castle and The Shard which is a fantastic contrast of old and new. " I got a couple of decent snaps. | |||
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"We are just back from the tower. It's truly magnificent. It really took our breath away. Can't believe how busy it was as well, but well worth a visit for anyone who hasn't been. " Definitely going down in the next 2 weeks ,hope to see The field of remembrance at Westminster too.On a similar note if you get the chance go to Tyne cot cemetery in Ypres ,go .i defy anyone not to be moved by the site ,also the last post at the menin gate ,very moving | |||
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" How lovely Im going to see them all tomorrow " I am hoping to pop down next weekend for the day to see them | |||
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" How lovely Im going to see them all tomorrow " You love it. It does get veri busy though. | |||
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" How lovely Im going to see them all tomorrow I am hoping to pop down next weekend for the day to see them" What a shame you're a week after me | |||
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" How lovely Im going to see them all tomorrow I am hoping to pop down next weekend for the day to see them What a shame you're a week after me" indeed | |||
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"A sea of serenity. May every person remembered by a poppy here be at rest with that same serenity and love. I am truly, truly humbled. Thank you, each and every one of you x " mr _iew x was it crowded x | |||
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"not sure if people are aware but you can purchase one or more of the ceramic poppies that are forming the display at the Tower of London. They cost £25 each and the proceeds are being split between 6 charities supporting the aftermath of wars and conflicts. " A neighbour told me these have all been sold | |||
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"A sea of serenity. May every person remembered by a poppy here be at rest with that same serenity and love. I am truly, truly humbled. Thank you, each and every one of you x " A friend of mine posts aerial photos on Facebook so I've seen the field grow. It's amazing. | |||
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"A sea of serenity. May every person remembered by a poppy here be at rest with that same serenity and love. I am truly, truly humbled. Thank you, each and every one of you x mr _iew x was it crowded x " Yes mobbed but respectful. I forgot it was half term as the Scottish schools are back. I flew in, went to Paddington got a cab there and am on my way back to Paddington It was in and out X | |||
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"A sea of serenity. May every person remembered by a poppy here be at rest with that same serenity and love. I am truly, truly humbled. Thank you, each and every one of you x mr _iew x was it crowded x Yes mobbed but respectful. I forgot it was half term as the Scottish schools are back. I flew in, went to Paddington got a cab there and am on my way back to Paddington It was in and out X" Welcome to London , hopefully your next visit will be longer. | |||
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"We seen them last week they are amazing. We've also bought one. I would check with the website as the last I heard some were still available. Claire " They are all gone now | |||
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"We're hoping to go and see them on Saturday. I know there's controversy surrounding them but I don't care - I just want to see what is an awesome sight." What controversy? We went last sunday and it looks beautiful,its very moving | |||
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"We're hoping to go and see them on Saturday. I know there's controversy surrounding them but I don't care - I just want to see what is an awesome sight. What controversy? We went last sunday and it looks beautiful,its very moving " Totally agree | |||
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"We're hoping to go and see them on Saturday. I know there's controversy surrounding them but I don't care - I just want to see what is an awesome sight." Controversy why? Saw the aerial shots online. Looks great. | |||
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"SORRY peeps. All the poppies have been sold. But do double check. I got mine months ago. And I'm so pleased I did I normaly miss out. " yes on Lose woman today it said all sold out. And was showing how lovely they looked, But not there for that long. | |||
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"I'm heading up tomorrow... Really looking forward to it. " If you see me do say hello. I will be with family but they are used to me apparently knowing everyone in the world. | |||
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"I'm heading up tomorrow... Really looking forward to it. If you see me do say hello. I will be with family but they are used to me apparently knowing everyone in the world. " Haha, will do! | |||
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"not sure if people are aware but you can purchase one or more of the ceramic poppies that are forming the display at the Tower of London. They cost £25 each and the proceeds are being split between 6 charities supporting the aftermath of wars and conflicts. " it said on the new tonight they are all sold | |||
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"not sure if people are aware but you can purchase one or more of the ceramic poppies that are forming the display at the Tower of London. They cost £25 each and the proceeds are being split between 6 charities supporting the aftermath of wars and conflicts. it said on the new tonight they are all sold " aye for a wee while now, I have mine . although, I am happy to wait until I get them if it goes on tour, or is extended | |||
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"Just beautiful.... the final one was placed today. 888,246. An incredible piece of art that just oozes respect for the fallen. " Did you travel down for a look? I didn't end up going back so only saw it part finished back in August. The aerial shots are awesome. | |||
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"Just beautiful.... the final one was placed today. 888,246. An incredible piece of art that just oozes respect for the fallen. Did you travel down for a look? I didn't end up going back so only saw it part finished back in August. The aerial shots are awesome. " I did and I loved it, very very moving | |||
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"Just beautiful.... the final one was placed today. 888,246. An incredible piece of art that just oozes respect for the fallen. " I watched it on the News earlier. Breath taking. Really wish I'd gone up to London to see them now | |||
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"Just beautiful.... the final one was placed today. 888,246. An incredible piece of art that just oozes respect for the fallen. Did you travel down for a look? I didn't end up going back so only saw it part finished back in August. The aerial shots are awesome. I did and I loved it, very very moving " | |||
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"Just beautiful.... the final one was placed today. 888,246. An incredible piece of art that just oozes respect for the fallen. I watched it on the News earlier. Breath taking. Really wish I'd gone up to London to see them now " I was there last week placing them with work, it's awe inspiring, it really is | |||
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"I think this looks amazing and I'm definitely going to try and buy one. I'm over for a concert in oct... How long is it running for? until Remberance Day I think, I just bought a couple on the website " I did too.. so glad I did now. . They look amazing but sadly I won't actually get over to see them now. What a wonderful tribute | |||
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