The centrepiece of the current Remembrance yarnbombing display in Thirsk is the decoration of the clock tower in the Market Place. It is an ideal place to decorate, with thousnds of people walking or driving through the Market Place each day, and being reminded of the need for Remembrance.
The traditional Remembrance poppy is red, though it is becomming more common to see other colours. The display here has a scattering of purple poppies, to remember the many animals killed or maimed as a result of conflict.
White poppies can sometimes be seen - there are some on the gate at the entrance to the Friends Meeting House in Thirsk, and they are symbols of peace and an end to war.
Although we didn't see any black poppies in Thirsk, they are used to commemorate the role that Black, African and Carribean communities played in the World Wars.
I mentioned yesterday the waterfall of poppies from the church created several years ago in Thirsk. Our shot of this can be found here - https://365project.org/fishers/365/2016-11-11
Great beauty and what a great way to remember those cruel days when millions were killed. My hope is that Remembrance Day will not be to remember the past but will serve as a lesson for the future.
Just wondering which author from Thirsk is your favourite? The best known is probably James Herriot and stories of his life as a vet. The oly other one I know is Laurence Sterne, who lived in nearby Coxwold.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
It's likely that we will be back in Thirsk in around 3 weeks, when their Christmas yarnbombing display will be in place.
Ian
Just wondering which author from Thirsk is your favourite? The best known is probably James Herriot and stories of his life as a vet. The oly other one I know is Laurence Sterne, who lived in nearby Coxwold.
Ian
Thank you Kathy.
Ian