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Poppies pour across Tower of London to mark VE Day

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Nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies cascade at the Tower of London to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The installation, titled "The Tower Remembers," symbolizes the loss of life through war and provides a space for reflection and remembrance. This new artwork follows a previous installation in 2014, which featured over 888,246 poppies representing military lives lost during World War One and attracted more than five million visitors. Designed by Tom Piper, the display incorporates ceramic flowers crafted by artist Paul Cummins. Queen Camilla visited the site on Tuesday, emphasizing its importance in honoring sacrifice and hope for the future.

Piper noted that while the scale of the 2014 installation couldn't be repeated, smaller displays still possess significant emotional power. The poppy has long been a symbol of remembrance in the UK, honoring those lost in both World Wars and other conflicts. The installation will be available to the public until Armistice Day on November 11.

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