The Tower of London Remembrace Poppies
See a new special commemorative display of ceramic poppies installed a the heart of The Tower of London to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
See a new special commemorative display of ceramic poppies installed a the heart of The Tower of London to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
See a new special commemorative display of ceramic poppies installed at the heart of the Tower of London to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
The display will see nearly 30,000 of the original poppies, made for the 2014 installation, ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’, return to the Tower, marking the sacrifices made by so many during the Second World War.
The specially commissioned installation will resemble a ‘wound’ at the heart of the Tower, which was itself bombed during the Blitz. Poppies will pour across the lawn overlooked by the ancient White Tower, where the blood-red flowers will form a crater, with ripples flowing outwards.
On display within the Tower’s walls, the installation will create striking images, reminding us of loss through war, and of the long-lasting impact of conflict. It will create a shared space for visitors to remember and reflect on the collective sacrifice of so many in this important anniversary year.
The poppies are on loan from Imperial War Museums and were designed and made by the artist, Paul Cummins. The new display has been created by the designer, Tom Piper.
Don't miss your chance to see this unique installation. Open from 06 May, to coincide with the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 08 May, you can visit the installation throughout the summer including VJ Day on 15 August, until 11 November, culminating in a moment of remembrance for Armistice Day.
Sun 27th July
Depart from Chickerell 07:00 - Portland 07:30 - Weymouth 08:00 - Dorchester 08:30. Stop at Services for coffee break.
Arrive Tower of London by 12:45. Entry at 13:00(catering, toilets, shops on site)
Leave at 17:30. Stop at Services en-route.
Return to Dorch 21:45 - Weym 22:15 - Port 22:40 - Chick 23:00
Inclusive Coach Fare & Tower entry (including Commemorative poppy display)
£79 Adult, £77 Senior, £63 Child
EARLY BOOKING STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
