Anyone been to Tower of London to see the poppies?

[Minnie_the_Minx]

It's lovely. Wish they'd keep them there as a permanent installation

I got the boat there this afternoon for a quick wander.

 

[cesare]

No, I haven't yet. It's quite near me though so I should take a wander up.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Few more

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

No, I haven't yet. It's quite near me though so I should take a wander up.

It's lovely, and not nearly finished. Think I'll take another wander up when it's nearer to completion

 

[Yelkcub]

[insert bunfight here]

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I also passed the Dazzle Ship on my way. Wanted to go back and have a closer look at it as we were on a boat and going to fast, but may do that another day

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

[insert bunfight here]

The bunfighters can piss off to Wookey's thread

 

[spanglechick]

i'd be surprised if this met anything like the controversy. apart from the timing, there's not much contentious about it, is there? i suppose the tower is a bit 'establishment'.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

i'd be surprised if this met anything like the controversy. apart from the timing, there's not much contentious about it, is there? i suppose the tower is a bit 'establishment'.

If it's raising money for service personnel, I don't have a problem, knowing what a fight it is dealing with the shower of shites at the DWP and ATOS

 

[joustmaster]

ITS JUST A WAY OF GETTING PEOPLE TO PAY TO GO IN TO THE TOWER OF LONDON.

WAKE UP SHEEPLE.

etc

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

The charities it's supporting

Cobseo
Cobseo maximise the charitable support to the Armed Forces Community through co-operation, co-ordination and collaboration of organisations working in the Service Charity sector. www.cobseo.org.uk

Combat Stress
Combat Stress is the UK's leading military charity specialising in the care of Veterans' mental health, treating conditions including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety. www.combatstress.org.uk

Coming Home
Coming Home is the fundraising campaign for Haig Housing Trust, which provides specially adapted homes for seriously injured and disabled Servicemen and general needs housing for ex-Servicemen and their families. www.coming-home.org.uk

Help for Heroes
"It’s all about the blokes" Help for Heroes Inspire Enable and Support those who have made sacrifices on our behalf to achieve their full potential. www.helpforheroes.org.uk

The Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion is the nation's largest Armed Forces charity, providing care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces past and present and their families. www.britishlegion.org.uk

SSAFA
SSAFA provides lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force and their families. www.ssafa.org.uk

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

ITS JUST A WAY OF GETTING PEOPLE TO PAY TO GO IN TO THE TOWER OF LONDON.

WAKE UP SHEEPLE.

etc

I didn't

and it's OUTSIDE the Tower of London so you don't need to pay to see it

 

[felixthecat]

I really like this, but if they had built it up slowly over the 4 year period as the deaths occurred it would have been even more poignant - just imagine the trickle from the window building up to the torrent of blood as the war progressed.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I really like this, but if they had built it up slowly over the 4 year period as the deaths occurred it would have been even more poignant - just imagine the trickle from the window building up to the torrent of blood as the war progressed.

Yeah, but they'd probably all be nicked and they wouldn't be able to charge £25 + p&p for them. It's there 'til the end of November though

 

[sleaterkinney]

I also passed the Dazzle Ship on my way. Wanted to go back and have a closer look at it as we were on a boat and going to fast, but may do that another day

Where is that Minnie?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Where is that Minnie?

ah bugger, can't remember which bridge it's nearest to. It's after Embankment Pier but before Tower of London. Hang on a sec

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Blackfriars is nearest bridge

http://www.hmspresident.com/hms-location-london-thames/

 

[dylanredefined]

ITS JUST A WAY OF GETTING PEOPLE TO PAY TO GO IN TO THE TOWER OF LONDON.

WAKE UP SHEEPLE.

etc

please don't wake the sheeple. The stars are not yet right.

 

[sleaterkinney]

ah bugger, can't remember which bridge it's nearest to. It's after Embankment Pier but before Tower of London. Hang on a sec

Found it

http://www.1418now.org.uk/dazzle-ship-london-launched-yesterday/

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

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[Bungle73]

It's well worth paying to go in the ToL anyway. I've spent practically all day in there. I'm a member, so can go in whenever I like!

I fancy going again, but will leave it until at least the schools are back. I might go and have a look at the poppies sooner though.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

It's well worth paying to go in the ToL anyway. I've spent practically all day in there. I'm a member, so can go in whenever I like!

I fancy going again, but will leave it until at least the schools are back. I might go and have a look at the poppies sooner though.

The poppies will be there 'til 11 November so plenty of time.

 

[Wookey]

*saunters past thread*

 

[spliff]

How does one become a member of the Tower of London?
I thought it was an exclusive club that usually terminates membership with beheading.

 

[Bungle73]

How does one become a member of the Tower of London?
I thought it was an exclusive club that usually terminates membership with beheading.

Pay the dosh to Historic Royal Palaces - the charity that runs it, then you can visit the TOL, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court and the Banqueting House any time you like. There is also Kew Palace, but that is free now, but HRP members get discount ticket for entry into Kew Gardens, where KP is located. There are also exclusive member events like lectures (I've been to a couple by Lucy Worsley herself), and HCP roof tours. It's great. I've been a member, on and off, for a few years.

 

[Casaubon]

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I also passed the Dazzle Ship on my way. Wanted to go back and have a closer look at it as we were on a boat and going to fast, but may do that another day

That’s HMS President, I’ve had a few great nights aboard her over the years.
There’s a drill hall below decks which is good for parties, and the bar on the deck is a lovely place to have a few drinks and watch the river, especially during events like the Thames Festival.
Mind you, in recent years it’s changed hands and I suspect that these days I couldn’t afford to drink there.

A couple of years ago I mentioned the President to my dad. Turns out he was posted there to learn Morse code when he joined the Navy in 1941, in the middle of a different war.

Oh, the generation gap………………………………..

 

[Orang Utan]

They look beautiful, as does the pillar of light, but I personally never want to associate that war with anything beautiful. Makes me feel a bit sick.
Especially since all of this is commemorating the beginning of all the horror.

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

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I also passed the Dazzle Ship on my way. Wanted to go back and have a closer look at it as we were on a boat and going to fast, but may do that another day

The graffers have bombed the shit out of that bad boy

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

That’s HMS President, I’ve had a few great nights aboard her over the years.
There’s a drill hall below decks which is good for parties, and the bar on the deck is a lovely place to have a few drinks and watch the river, especially during events like the Thames Festival.
Mind you, in recent years it’s changed hands and I suspect that these days I couldn’t afford to drink there.

A couple of years ago I mentioned the President to my dad. Turns out he was posted there to learn Morse code when he joined the Navy in 1941, in the middle of a different war.

Oh, the generation gap………………………………..

Yeah, I was going to go for a drink, but was too knackered, and figured they probably charge extortionate prices anyway

 

[Bungle73]

Pay the dosh to Historic Royal Palaces - the charity that runs it, then you can visit the TOL, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court and the Banqueting House any time you like. There is also Kew Palace, but that is free now, but HRP members get discount ticket for entry into Kew Gardens, where KP is located. There are also exclusive member events like lectures (I've been to a couple by Lucy Worsley herself), and HCP roof tours. It's great. I've been a member, on and off, for a few years.

I should also add that you also get access to the private members' room at Hampton Court Palace. Shame there isn't one at the Tower too, as it's more central, but I doubt there is the space.