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Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to ...
National Poppy Day is held on the Friday before Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, in remembrance of fallen soldiers. The flower became a iconic, solemn symbol over a century ago.
Throughout November, bright red poppies have appeared on people’s clothing, in shops, in train stations, on cars, and more, as the UK observes Remembrance Day. This month, Britain honours the ...
Remembrance Day - also known as Armistice Day - is commemorated every November 11 to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany which led to hostilities on the Western ...
An artist has commemorated Remembrance Day by painting poppies and soldiers on to used tea bags to honour those who "sacrificed their lives so we can live freely today". Caroline West, 50, from ...
The famous black cabs of London lined Westminster Bridge to take veterans down to the cenotaph for free Veterans use a black poppy cab following the annual Remembrance Sunday memorial at The ...
People across the south of England gathered to mark Remembrance Sunday with services and parades. They came together at a number of events around the region, falling silent at 11:00 GMT to ...
The poppies were created by artist Paul Cummins, and were sold to the public for £25 each after Remembrance Day in 2014, raising more than £15million for service charities.
Getty Images. The red poppy ... and were sold to the public for £25 each after Remembrance Day in 2014, ... Striking poppy display to line city's famous pier. 31 May 2025. Essex.
As well as its historic role making individual poppies, the charity produces around 100,000 wreaths each year, including the special wreaths laid at the Cenotaph by the Royal Family on Remembrance ...