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Remember Remembrance Day?

At the beginning of November, reminders of Remembrance Day were everywhere. But what do you remember a couple of weeks on? Maybe it’s the winter’s newest accessory trend, the poppy. Pinned onto woolly coats and jacket collars, everyone had one. You might remember the poppies at the Tower of London. The sight of 888,246 blood red poppies pouring from the window and surrounding the castle was an impressive and powerful sight – as were the crowds gathered around it. Perhaps you think of the Royal Family at the Remembrance Sunday service. It’s always nice when the Queen pops out, as well as seeing Kate’s most recent fashion choice. Heck, they even managed to get David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband in one place together! It may remind you of the nightly news stories and televi...