Stewart and Phyllis Cunningham enjoyed a week in London, England to take in the Nov. 11 celebrations of 100 years since the start the First World War.
We saw the spectacular poppies at the Tower of London. A very powerful experience.
We visited the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey with thousands of crosses planted in memory of servicemen.
A new memorial was dedicated by the Queen at Wellington Barracks. Soil was brought from 70 cemeteries in Europe where British and Commonwealth men were buried. It's called The Flanders Fields Memorial Garden.
The Imperial War Museum had an impressive display of both World Wars which included tanks, airplanes, a recreated trench, weapons, uniforms, diaries and photographs.
The British Museum had an exhibition called "Germany 1914" showing their history and culture at that time.
On Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. we were there to hear the German clock chime 11, followed by two minutes of silence. The big celebration at the cenotaph was held Sunday with the royal family and politicians laying their wreaths followed by two minutes of silence and a short service after which 10,000 veterans and servicemen marched by.
Lunch, visiting and singing war songs completed the day.
We were able to take in the Lord Mayor's Parade which ends with a great display of fireworks at the Thames River. A ride on the London Eye added to a memorable trip.
