Remembrance Sunday & Poppy Factory Tours

Remembrance Day is commemorated on the Sunday nearest to 11th November (this year: Sunday 11 November 2012). The Royal British Legion Poppy Factory in Richmond, Surrey makes all the paper poppies and wreaths for Remembrance Day. The factory workers, many who are disabled ex-Service and dependents, make poppies all year round and free factory tours are available. Book in advance to discover more about this fascinating organization.

• The Royal British Legion Poppy Factory Tour
• Why Do We Wear Red Poppies?
• Remembrance Day (About.com Palliative Care)
• November in London - London Weather and London Events Guide

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