Right now, something truly special is unfolding at the Tower of London — and no, it’s not just another royal ghost story (though, those are still a thing). The Tower has unveiled a striking new installation, The Tower Remembers, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies now bloom within the fortress walls, spilling across the lawn in a hauntingly beautiful tribute to lives lost and history remembered.
Created by designer Tom Piper, this installation is both eye-catching and deeply moving. It evokes a wound in the heart of the Tower, a crater of crimson where the past meets the present. If these poppies look familiar, they should. In 2014, the original sea of 888,246 poppies famously filled the Tower’s moat to commemorate WWI. This new display, on loan from the Imperial War Museum, is more intimate but no less emotional and is a stirring tribute to resilience and remembrance. The Tower Remembers runs until November 11, 2025, which is Armistice Day.
In addition to the installation, the Tower itself is a large slice of British history. You’ll meet ravens with royal duties, Beefeaters with tales that rival any thriller, and rooms that once echoed with the footsteps of kings, queens — and prisoners. From Anne Boleyn’s tragic final hours to the gleam of the Crown Jewels, every corner tells a story.
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