Poppies to remember?

Discover some of the stories of Remembrance held by the Museum, the evolution of the poppy as a symbol, and how it is used today.
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School children taking part in a Remembrance workshop

Discover some of the stories of Remembrance held by the Museum, the evolution of the poppy as a symbol, and how it is used today.

Why do we wear poppies?

Each November, poppies are sold in schools, in shops, and in lots of different public places. This session gives learners the chance to explore why poppies are worn at this time of year as well as investigate stories of Remembrance and the lives of men and women who served during the First World War.

This session is 60 minutes long and includes:

  • Historic photographs
  • Handling objects
  • Group discussion
  • Gallery visit with poppy making activity and related trail (optional)

Curriculum areas:

  • History

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Workshops for schools

We run a programme of curriculum-linked schools workshops. These sessions are taught by Museum staff in our Foyle Centre.

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Peace and commemoration

After the Armistice in November 1918, millions of soldiers hoped they would soon go home. But demobilising so many troops was a huge task. How best to mark the Allied victory also became a subject for debate.

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Scottish poppy blooms again

Artificial poppies were first sold in Britain in 1921 and have since become one of the main symbols of Remembrance. This Scottish poppy dates from the early days of the Poppy Appeal.