More than 1,700 handmade poppies honour Remembrance in Stockton

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

Over 1,700 handmade poppies donated by local groups, businesses and residents have created a Remembrance display at Wellington Square in Stockton.

More than 1,700 handmade poppies donated by local groups, businesses and residents have created a Remembrance display at Wellington Square in Stockton. The Royal British Legion's Stockton and Yarm branch, Wellington Square and Stockton-on-Tees Community Wellbeing Champions joined forces for the project, with charities, businesses and residents donating hand-crafted poppies.

What started as an idea for a smaller display grew into a much larger community effort. The poppies include purple flowers honouring animals that served and died in the war. Stockton Borough Council shared pictures of the finished display on social media, thanking everyone who helped bring the tribute together.

The poppies remain on display at a pop-up unit in Wellington Square until Saturday, November 7. The Community Health and Wellbeing Champions said the project would support the Royal British Legion's Stockton and Yarm branch and boost its fundraising. Remembrance Sunday falls on November 8, with Armistice Day following on November 11, marking the anniversary of the end of the First World War in 1918.

How it is being reported

• Sea of 16,386 donated handmade poppies honour County Durham fallen soldiers at marketMore than 30,000 handmade poppies have been knitted and crocheted for a moving County Durham tribute to fallen Durham Light Infantry soldiers.The Northern Echo · 31 Oct, 16:00
• Thousands of handmade poppies bring Remembrance tribute to lifeMore than 1,700 poppies donated by local groups, businesses and residents have created a striking Remembrance display at Wellington Square in Stockton.Darlington & Stockton Times · 30 Oct, 18:00
• Thousands of handmade poppies bring Remembrance tribute to life in TeessideMore than 1,700 poppies donated by local groups, businesses and residents have created a striking Remembrance display at Wellington Square in Stockton.The Northern Echo · 30 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Stockton · Wellington Square · Royal British Legion · Stockton Borough Council · Durham Light Infantry

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