Under the walls of the tower should appear 888 246 ceramic poppies — as much as soldiers of the British Empire died in the war

Britain decided to honor those who died in the First world war compatriots grandiose installation of 888 246 red ceramic poppies. Exactly as many soldiers from Britain and the colonies made the ultimate sacrifice in this war. Installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red ("Blood washed red earth and sea"), created by the artist-ceramist Paul Cummins (Paul Cummins) together with stage designer Tom Piper Tom Piper), can be seen in the dry moat around the tower of London. The official opening will be held today, August 5, and November, the number of poppies will grow. The last flower will be "planted" on 11 November — the day of the centennial anniversary of the entry of Britain into the First world Voinu@

Poppies surround the tower of London and, it is hoped, will not only be a spectacular installation, but also a good background for educational activities and a place where one could make sense of this for myself far, but the most important page of history. Every day exhibiting installations in the evenings over the poppy field will resound with the names of 180 of war veterans. Anyone can propose a name for inclusion on the List of Fame. After the reading of the names bugler will play the signal "Last post" ("Last Post"), in which the British army decided to do in honor of those killed on Wayne@

by the Way, the ceramic poppies can be bought for 25 pounds apiece. 10 % of the proceeds will go to benefit six charities that help veterans and military in otstavke@

the Material was prepared by Maria Onuchin, AI

Sources: hrp.org.uk, thisiscolossal.com, artinvestment.ru