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BBC News
02-07-2025
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Poppies display marks animals' wartime sacrifice
A colourful display of knitted poppies, to mark the sacrifice of animals during conflicts has gone on display."The Purple Richmond Poppies", created by a group from Richmond in North Yorkshire, are on display at the REME Museum in Lyneham, Wiltshire, from 1 July to 7 poppies are attached to camouflage netting, which was donated by the Catterick display has been touring the country since 2024, but this is the first time it has visited a southern county. The display also includes various objects and artefacts highlighting the roles of animals in military operations since the First World War. Items from the museum's collection will also be displayed, telling the story of how animals have played a role in the lives of REME soldiers. The display is owned by the Northern Region of the Donkey Breed Society, who are loaning it out to military museums across the country.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
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Striking poppy display to line city's famous pier
Thousands of knitted poppies are expected to turn a city's famous pier into a striking remembrance memorial. The display will run the entire 1.33-mile (2.14km) length of Southend Pier in Essex from 5-16 November. People have been invited to donate their creations by the end of September. Labour city councillor Matt Dent said it would be a "truly memorable" commemoration. The display would culminate with a "dramatic installation at the pier's selfie signpost", Southend-on-Sea City Council said. Crafters of all skills were encouraged to get involved, with Dent hoping it would instil "a sense of civic pride". He added: "As well as being a poignant tribute, I expect the display will give a welcome boost to tourism and visitor numbers on the pier during the quieter off-peak season." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Much-loved biker event makes comeback Rundown playgrounds will be spruced up with £1m Seafront celebrates first City Day festival Southend-on-Sea City Council
BBC News
31-05-2025
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- BBC News
Southend Pier to be lined with poppies for Remembrance Day
Thousands of knitted poppies are expected to turn a city's famous pier into a striking remembrance display will run the entire 1.33-mile (2.14km) length of Southend Pier in Essex from 5-16 have been invited to donate their creations by the end of city councillor Matt Dent said it would be a "truly memorable" commemoration. The display would culminate with a "dramatic installation at the pier's selfie signpost", Southend-on-Sea City Council of all skills were encouraged to get involved, with Dent hoping it would instil "a sense of civic pride".He added: "As well as being a poignant tribute, I expect the display will give a welcome boost to tourism and visitor numbers on the pier during the quieter off-peak season." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
