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1. parade.com › living › poppy-flower-meaningPoppy Flower Meaning: Symbolism, History, Memorial Day - Parade

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   5 days ago · Poppy Flowers and Memorial Day. Poppies’ ability to grow in the wild is the reason why poppy flowers are also a significant symbol of those that have died in war and on Memorial Day ...

2. fernwehfilms.com › unveiling-londons-iconic-landmarksUnveiling London's Iconic Landmarks: From Big Ben to Tower ...

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   5 days ago · Tower of London Photo by George on Pexels.com. Last but not least, no visit to London would be complete without exploring the historic Tower of London.Home to the Crown Jewels of the British monarchy dating back over 1,000 years ago, this former royal palace and prison offers a unique insight into life and times past and present through its captivating exhibits and interactive displays that ...

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   Why do people wear a poppy on their lapels?

   • Maybe you’ve also noticed them on the lapels of British Royal Family members like Prince Harry or Meghan Markle. The reason is that the poppy is a symbol of remembering dead soldiers, which is a practice that came out of World War I. But there’s more to the poppy’s history than just WWI and remembering the dead.

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   What do poppies symbolize?

   • Pink poppies are connected to kindness, sympathy and platonic love. Orange poppies stand for health and resilience. Yellow in poppies can stand for hope and positivity in regard to someone dying. White poppies are similar to many symbols that use white; it stands for purity, virtue and is often associated with religion and making it to heaven.

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   What happened at London Bridge in 1554?

   • In the year 1554, when rash Sir Thomas Wyatt led his 4,000 Kentish men to London, to stop the impending Spanish marriage, the rebel found the drawbridge cut away, the gates of London Bridge barred, and guns planted ready to receive him. Wyatt and his men dug a trench at the bridge-foot, and laid two guns.

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   Why are poppies used in witchcraft?

   • They also show up in witchcraft uses because poppies have a “narcotic” property—also linked to why they symbolize sleep and death—and were used in different spells, charms and in the making of opium. The opium poppy plant’s seeds can produce a milky substance that was then used in opium for different drugs.

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4. www.british-history.ac.uk › survey-london › vol47Survey of London | British History Online

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   4 days ago · Survey of London: Volume 47, Northern Clerkenwell and Pentonville. Details the architectural history of the north-western portion of the historic parish of Clerkenwell. It includes Islington High Street and the Angel, the Exmouth Market area, and the Pentonville westwards towards King's Cross. The southern and eastern parts of the parish are ...

5. www.british-history.ac.uk › old-new-london › vol2London Bridge | British History Online

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   3 days ago · In the year 1554, when rash Sir Thomas Wyatt led his 4,000 Kentish men to London, to stop the impending Spanish marriage, the rebel found the drawbridge cut away, the gates of London Bridge barred, and guns planted ready to receive him. Wyatt and his men dug a trench at the bridge-foot, and laid two guns.

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   2 days ago · Behind Closed Doors at the Tower of London Discover Tower secrets that are usually off-limits to the public with Google Arts & Culture. From the medieval Byward Angel to the Council Chamber in the King’s House, explore the Tower’s history through virtual tours, beautiful art in high resolution imagery and digital storytelling.

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   3 days ago · Answer: The White Tower. The building of the White Tower was ordered by King William I in 1078. Before that, since 1066, William had erected a temporary castle on the site. The White Tower was completed in around 1097 and was then the tallest building in London, standing 90 feet. It is the oldest surviving building in the Tower.

9. www.british-history.ac.uk › london-letter-books › voliCalendar of letter-books of the city of London | British ...

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   4 days ago · Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: I, 1400-1422. Calendars the letters of the City of London, arranged in approximate chronological order. Includes editorial introduction and indices. London, Calendar of Letter-Books. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1909. This free content was digitised by double ...