Poppy displays return to Lincolnshire roundabouts for Remembrance

Eleven giant poppy displays are returning to Lincolnshire's roadsides as communities across the county prepare to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. The large-scale artwork has been painted onto 11 roundabouts, reflecting the significance of 11 November.

The displays create a visible tribute to the servicemen and women who have served, and continue to serve, in the Armed Forces. Once again, they have been made possible by volunteers who have donated their time, skills and materials to ensure the displays are in place ahead of the county's remembrance commemorations.

Cllr Sean Matthews, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, said: "The poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance, and these displays are a very visible way for us to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country."

"Having 11 roundabouts carrying the artwork this year is a meaningful link to Armistice Day on November 11. It provides a visible reminder for people across Lincolnshire to take a moment to reflect on the courage, commitment and sacrifice of generations of servicemen and women."

"A good thing about the scheme is that our contractor Balfour Beatty gives the time for free and CF Construction supplies the paint as well. I'm grateful to everyone who has helped make the displays possible at a national time for us all to take time to remember those who fell, and those who continue to serve our country."

The poppy artwork can be seen at Gunby Roundabout, near Skegness; the A16/A157 Roundabout, Louth; the A631/A156 Roundabout, Gainsborough; Riseholme Roundabout, Lincoln; the A15 Sleaford Road Roundabout, Lincoln Eastern Bypass; the B1174 Tollemache Road Roundabout, Grantham Southern Relief Road; the A52/B1176 Roundabout, Grantham; the Bourne Road / Raymond Mays Way Roundabout, Bourne; the A16/A151 Roundabout, Spalding; the A17/A16 Roundabout, Boston; and the A16 Quadrant Roundabout, Boston. The displays will remain in place throughout November.