Striking image captures illuminated giant poppy being watched over by iconic Seaham Tommy

The poppy was created with painted red pebbles.
By Neil Fatkin
Published 10th Nov 2023, 15:27 BST
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A moving poppy display has been created at the feet of the iconic Tommy sculpture in Seaham.

The giant illuminated poppy. Photograph: Ashley CorrThe giant illuminated poppy. Photograph: Ashley Corr
The giant illuminated poppy. Photograph: Ashley Corr

The display, which appears to have been created using painted red pebbles, shows a giant poppy surrounded by a halo of bright yellow lights with the Tommy soldier poignantly positioned appearing to look down at the display.

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The poppy display at dusk. Photograph: Ashley CorrThe poppy display at dusk. Photograph: Ashley Corr
The poppy display at dusk. Photograph: Ashley Corr

The 9ft 5inch sculpture was created by renowned North East sculptor Ray Lonsdale and depicts a World War One soldier sitting on an ammunition box.

The striking image was captured by Echo reader Ashley Corr.

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