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Striking poppy display to line city's famous pier

Lewis Adams
BBC News, Essex
Southend-on-Sea City Council A black iron bench with knitted poppies woven around its frame. The bench is on Southend Pier and faces out to sea.Southend-on-Sea City Council
The poignant display will be unveiled on 5 November

Thousands of knitted poppies are expected to turn a city's famous pier into a striking remembrance memorial.

The display will run the entire 1.33-mile (2.14km) length of Southend Pier in Essex from 5-16 November.

People have been invited to donate their creations by the end of September.

Labour city councillor Matt Dent said it would be a "truly memorable" commemoration.

The display would culminate with a "dramatic installation at the pier's selfie signpost", Southend-on-Sea City Council said.

Crafters of all skills were encouraged to get involved, with Dent hoping it would instil "a sense of civic pride".

He added: "As well as being a poignant tribute, I expect the display will give a welcome boost to tourism and visitor numbers on the pier during the quieter off-peak season."

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