Giant poppies tribute to war dead

Londoners will be given a startling reminder of wartime sacrifices made by British servicemen next week when Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner is illuminated with a cascade of falling sixmetre-wide red poppies.

The light show, to be unveiled on Tuesday, has been organised by the Royal British Legion and English Heritage to raise awareness of the Legion's work in its 80th year to support ex- servicemen and women.

The illuminations will continue each night until Saturday 11 November, the day before Remembrance Sunday.

The message "We Will Remember Them" will be displayed across the top of the structure.