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So thoughtful and evocative!

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Thanks for the lovely comment, Bonnie :-)

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What a wonderful person Poppy sounds and the work she did has always fascinated me. I helped in a small way rescue Bletchley Park by donating money around the time they were in serious need of the support. I still have t been even though it’s just a county or two away from our home in Berkshire.

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That's lovely to hear Nick, what a generous thing to do. It's so important to keep the heritage alive. And it's definitely worth a visit when you can get to Bletchley. It's incredible to see the huts in the grounds and get an idea of all the incredible work they did to help bring peace.

Thank you for commenting, Grandma Poppy was wonderful indeed!

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Just beautiful. My mum loved poppies, too. I see them and think of her. ✨

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Thank you Trudi, it's lovely to hear that they bring lovely memories for you too.

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An absolutely lovely piece, Jo. Beautifully written. Makes me think of all the unsung heroes whose quiet actions enabled possibility for the following generations. Heartfelt gratitude to your grandmother and her colleagues.

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Thank you Barbara, that means a lot. You're right about the unsung heroes. There must be so many whose stories we'll never know. So thankful for all that they did.

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Beautiful writing Jo, thank you.

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Jun 21Liked by Jo Taylor

Thank you for brightening up my morning as I pass poppies on my way - and of course, we all can think of nothing else when we see them!

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Thanks Sooz. She created such strong ties amongst us. What a legacy! Enjoy the poppies ♥️xx

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That poppy field is magnificent. Her blessing must lie upon it. :)

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Thank you Rebecca. That’s a lovely perspective :-)

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Loved this. Thank you — best solstice wishes ☀️

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Thank you. It’s lovely to hear that you enjoyed it. Solstice wishes to you too :-)

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Jun 20Liked by Jo Taylor

Beautifully written and so lovely to read. Grandma Poppy 💜💜 we did love her name…so much so that Immy was going to be a Poppy…..she has it as her middle name 💜

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Thank you Jools ♥️ Her legacy weaves through all of us, including her beautiful name! Xx

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