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SK1814 : National Memorial Arboretum: Poppy memorial

taken 9 years ago, near to Alrewas, Staffordshire, England

National Memorial Arboretum: Poppy memorial
National Memorial Arboretum: Poppy memorial
This beautifully designed memorial in the plan of a poppy leaf recalls the work of several people, including Moina Michael, who promoted the poppy as the symbol of peace and remembrance after World War 1.

The names of the months of the year are inscribed around the edge, the interior being divided into twelve corresponding zones in which people can plant a cross or poppy in memory of someone who died that month.
National Memorial Arboretum

A must-visit place in Staffordshire. In part of the National Forest, this 60ha of arboretum, parkland and paths is Britain's living tribute to those who have given service and sacrifice, and in many cases their lives, for our freedom. It is a place of remembrance and contemplation, and also celebration of those who gave so much in many conflicts. As well as the Millennium Chapel of Peace and Forgiveness there is the Armed Forces Memorial, four separate zones for memorials to specific units, organizations and events [about 150 so far, with more in the pipeline], as well as the normal facilities provided at such visitor attractions [place of pilgrimage might be a better term]. The site has been turned from a flat, featureless plain by the River Tame, that had been extracted for sand and gravel, into a new landscape that will grow and develop over many decades as the trees mature. LinkExternal link


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SK1814, 1481 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Stephen Craven   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 30 May, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 5 June, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 1850 1467 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:43.7615N 1:43.6494W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SK 1849 1466
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East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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