Poppies Leave Liverpool
Over 300,000 people visited the 'Weeping Window' display at St Georges Hall
The Poppies: Weeping Window display has now left Liverpool's St Georges Hall, after over 300,000 people came to see them since they first went on show in November.
A special service was held yesterday evening to mark the Poppies final day in Liverpool.
Assistant Mayor and Cabinet Member for culture, tourism and events, Councillor Wendy Simon, said: "These Poppies will have been part of the city’s fabric for 72 days and the reaction to the stunning work has been overwhelming to say the least.
"We bid to host the Poppies six months ago as St George’s Hall would be the perfect venue for the installation with its World War One connections, and as with all our events, we knew that as usual, the people of Liverpool would come out in their thousands to show support for the thought-provoking piece of work.
"But we didn’t expect the response we’ve had, and it makes me massively proud to know so many people have taken the time to visit the Poppies.
"I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the Poppy Ambassadors who gave up their time and, despite the wind and rain, gave a warm welcome to visitors being constantly on hand to answer any questions or queries. Their help was invaluable and they were true ambassadors."
Weeping Window was part of the installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red which was showcased at HM Tower of London in 2014. It was in Liverpool as part of a UK wide tour of the poppies organised by 14-18 NOW, giving people across the UK the chance to experience the impact of the ceramic poppy sculptures in a range of places with particular First World War resonance.