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Inside the London factory where poppies are made

Steve Pleasants, who works at the factory, spoke to BBC London about what it means to him. The Poppy Factory in Richmond-upon-Thames, south-west London, is known for its Remembrance Poppies, which are sold across the UK during October and early November. Since 1922, the factory has offered veterans with mental and physical health conditions employment making Remembrance products. Steve Pleasants, who has worked there for eight years, spoke about the factory's significance to him.

Inside the London factory where poppies are made

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During October and early November people can be spotted across the UK selling Remembrance Poppies.

Many of the poppies are made at the Poppy Factory, based in Richmond-upon-Thames, south-west London.

Since 1922, the Poppy Factory has offered veterans with mental and physical health conditions employment making poppies, wreaths and other Remembrance products.

Steve Pleasants has worked there for eight years and spoke to BBC London about what the factory means to him.


المواضيع: Europe, United Kingdom

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