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      • The significance of the poppy as a lasting memorial symbol to the fallen was realised by the Canadian surgeon John McCrae in his poem In Flanders Fields. The poppy came to represent the immeasurable sacrifice made by his comrades and quickly became a lasting memorial to those who died in World War One and later conflicts.
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  3. www.britishlegion.org.uk › the-poppyAll about the poppy | Remembrance | Royal British Legion

    The Poppy. Our red poppy is a symbol of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. Poppies are worn as a show of support for the Armed Forces community. The poppy is a well-known and well-established symbol, one that carries a wealth of history and meaning with it.

  4. inews.co.uk › news › poppies-why-wear-meaningWhy do we wear poppies? Meaning of the Remembrance Day symbol ...

    Nov 11, 2021 · The poppy has become one of the nation’s most recognisable symbols, with millions of people in the UK wearing the flowers in the build-up to Remembrance Day each year.

  5. www.bbc.co.uk › remembrance › howRemembrance - Why the Poppy? - BBC

    The poppy has a long association with Remembrance Day. But how did the distinctive red flower become such a potent symbol of our remembrance of the sacrifices made in past wars?

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  7. www.iwm.org.uk › history › why-we-wear-poppies-onWhy We Wear Poppies On Remembrance Day - Imperial War Museums

    The poppy is the enduring symbol of remembrance of the First World War. It is strongly linked with Armistice Day (11 November), but the poppy's origin as a popular symbol of remembrance lies in the landscapes of the First World War. Poppies were a common sight, especially on the Western Front.

  8. www.bbc.co.uk › newsround › 59067936Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal celebrates its centenary ...

    Oct 28, 2021 · The poppy is a symbol to remember those who have lost their lives in conflicts around the world and those who have been killed as a result of terrorism. In the days leading up to...

  9. www.britishlegion.org.uk › stories › 11-things-you11 Poppy Facts | Information | Royal British Legion

    The poppy became a symbol of Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future in the aftermath of the First World War. Since 1921 our collectors have been at the heart of the Poppy Appeal. And this year they will be back in local communitites across the UK to collect donations that help RBL continue it's vital work.

  10. www.bbc.co.uk › newsround › 15492228Remembrance Day: Why do people wear poppies? - BBC Newsround

    Nov 10, 2019 · Remembrance Day: Why it's important. What do the different coloured poppies mean? Why might someone not wear a poppy? Why do we wear poppies? The reason poppies are used to remember those who have...

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