Poppy roundels return to London Underground stations
Vinyl stickers will adorn station signs and donation collections will take place on Poppy Day.
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Transport for London (TfL) is marking Poppy Day, Remembrance Sunday, and Armistice Day with the return of poppy roundels across its Tube and Overground network. These decorative vinyl stickers are applied to existing station roundels, becoming a familiar sight in the capital during this period.
Commemorative displays and collections
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The poppy roundels will be visible from 29 October, coinciding with Poppy Day, and will remain in place through Remembrance Sunday on 8 November and Armistice Day on 11 November. This tradition, which began in November 2018, sees TfL vehicles including tubes, trains, trams, and buses also 'wearing' poppies. The IFS Cloud Cable Car will also feature commemorative poppy illustrations.
Donation drives and special announcements
On Poppy Day, 29 October, approximately 2,500 TfL personnel, veterans, and volunteers will be stationed across the network collecting donations for the Poppy Appeal. This appeal supports former service personnel and their families. Collections will accept both cash and contactless payments. This year marks 20 years of London Poppy Day, with volunteers present from 7am to 7pm. Royal British Legion bands are scheduled to perform at several stations, including Battersea Power Station, Blackfriars, Canary Wharf, Stratford, and Westminster.
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The airline's branding will appear on station roundels, platform benches, and Elizabeth line diagrams.
Adding to the commemorative efforts, singer and actor Dame Elaine Paige has recorded a special announcement. This message, encouraging public donations, will be broadcast on station tannoys across London on 29 October.
Stations featuring poppy roundels
Underground stations displaying poppy roundels include Baker Street, Balham, Bethnal Green, Bounds Green, Canary Wharf, King's Cross St Pancras, London Bridge, Tower Hill, and Westminster. Overground stations with the poppy design are Hackney Downs, Hatch End, Hoxton, Shepherd's Bush, and South Tottenham. Additionally, poppy roundels can be found at Hammersmith, Harrow, Kingston, Turnpike Lane, and Vauxhall bus stations, as well as Victoria Coach Station.
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+Which London stations will have poppy roundels?
Poppy roundels will be visible at Underground stations including Baker Street, Balham, Bethnal Green, Bounds Green, Canary Wharf, King's Cross St Pancras, London Bridge, Tower Hill, and Westminster. Overground stations include Hackney Downs, Hatch End, Hoxton, Shepherd's Bush, and South Tottenham.
+When will donations be collected for the Poppy Appeal?
Donations for the Poppy Appeal will be collected by TfL personnel, veterans, and volunteers at stations across the network on Poppy Day, 29 October, between 7am and 7pm. Both cash and contactless payments will be accepted.
+Will there be any special announcements about the Poppy Appeal?
Yes, singer and actor Dame Elaine Paige has recorded a special announcement encouraging people to donate. This message will be played on station tannoys across London on 29 October.
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