Knitters from all over the Fylde got involved after reading about the planned mural back in April. Angela Ogden, of Newcastle Avenue, sent out the pattern and wool and asked volunteers to send the poppies back by October. With help from the Talbot Ward PACT group, and other members of her community, it was turned into a 12 foot waterfall display. It was unveiled on Nov 03, 2022, on the corner of Newcastle Avenue and Breck Road.
Angela said: “Everyone put their own spin on it as everyone knits slightly differently. Its a strong part of British history and it can't be forgotten. A lot of these were young men who literally gave their whole life to fight in that war.” There will be a gathering at the mural, and a minute silence, at 11am on Friday Nov 11, 2022.
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A group of volunteer knitters have made a poppy waterfall memorial for Armistice Day on the corner of Newcastle avenue/Breck Road. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
2. Angela Ogden from Belle Vue Strawberry Gardens
Angela Ogden from Belle Vue Strawberry Gardens organised the community-led project. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
3. Knitted poppies
The poppies are all knitted or crocheted by volunteers, using a pattern - but each knitter has put their own style on theirs. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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Giant 'yarnbomb' mural created with hundreds of knitted and crocheted poppies for remembrance day. Photo: Julie Brierley
5. Waterfall of poppies
The poppy waterfall is around 12ft long and 3ft wide, and the group of volunteers, including members of the Talbot Ward PACT group, started working on the tapestry in early October. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
6. Knitted poppies
The poppies are all attached to a roll of mesh which is fixed to a tree on the corner of Newcastle Avenue and Breck Road in Blackpool. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard