This Armistice Day, the Tower of London moat was a sea of red (http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/532317/eBay-stops-sale-Tower-of-London-poppies-online). To honour the 880,000 plus British soldier swho served in the First World War, the same number of ceramic poppies was placed in the moat over the past few months. The display, titled "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" was created by artist Paul Cummins and theatre designer Tom Piper. Prince William and Princess Kate visited the display when it first opened this past August. It remains open until November 11 to honour the soldiers. Each night, people gather at the Tower of London to do a roll call of honour followed by the playing of the Last Post. After Armistice Day the display will be taken down. All of the poppies have been sold to raise money for military charities. What a great way to honour the sacrifice of these brave soldiers!
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