Today sees the start of London's Chelsea Flower Show. The 100-plus exhibits in this year's show range from whimsical to traditional — and they don't fit neatly into pots.
A sea of knitted and crocheted poppies covers the Royal Hospital grounds, much like a 2014 installation of ceramic poppies at the Tower of London, honoring soldiers who died in World War I.
The exhibit includes more than 300,000 flowers made by some 50,000 people. The display began three years ago as a small-scale project in Melbourne, and eventually blossomed into the London show.
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A sea of knitted and crocheted poppies covers the Royal Hospital grounds, much like a 2014 installation of ceramic poppies at the Tower of London, honoring soldiers who died in World War I.
The exhibit includes more than 300,000 flowers made by some 50,000 people. The display began three years ago as a small-scale project in Melbourne, and eventually blossomed into the London show.
London city guide
Check out cutting-edge art at the Tate Modern, wander the historic Royal Parks and explore riverside pubs and the bars of Shoreditch; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of London and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet London Travel Guide:
Covers: the West End, the City, the South Bank, Kensington & Hyde Park, the East End and more
You can pick and choose from complete guides and individual chapters, and download them to any device you like.
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