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Check Out These Mesmerizing Photos Of Ceramic Poppies Spilling Out From The Tower Of London

A Yeoman Warder walks amid rain through hundreds of thousands of poppies.

Check Out These Mesmerizing Photos Of Ceramic Poppies Spilling Out From The Tower Of London

They surround the historic Tower of London —"Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress."

They surround the historic Tower of London —"Her Majesty

The Queen visits the poppies with husband Prince Philip.

The Queen visits the poppies with husband Prince Philip.

Here she is strolling through the ceramic blanket.

Here she is strolling through the ceramic blanket.

Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Elizabeth.

Crowds flocked to catch a glimpse of Her Majesty's visit.

Crowds flocked to catch a glimpse of Her Majesty

Thousands turned out to see the finished installation on October 27.

Thousands turned out to see the finished installation on October 27.

It looks quite impressive from above.

It looks quite impressive from above.

And on the ground.

And on the ground.

The project required lots of help from volunteers.

The project required lots of help from volunteers.

And each poppy is made individually in collaboration with artist Paul Cummins.

And each poppy is made individually in collaboration with artist Paul Cummins.

They mark the start of Britain's involvement in the First World War. This veteran paid tribute at the tower.

They mark the start of Britain

A Chelsea Pensioner joins officials to plant a poppy in the grass.

A Chelsea Pensioner joins officials to plant a poppy in the grass.

Two active British soldiers help finish the installation.

Two active British soldiers help finish the installation.

And they look lovely as the sun sets.

And they look lovely as the sun sets.

But it's important to remember the horrific scenes they honour.

But it

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