by ROBERT CUMBER, GetWestLondon, April 29, 2014
The roof of The Big Yellow Self Storage Companys warehouse in Brentford, on which thousands of poppy seeds have been planted in the shape of a giant ’100′ to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War
Source: www.getwestlondon.co.uk
Thousands of poppies have been planted on top of a storage depot in Brentford in the shape of a giant ’100′.
A spectacular rooftop display has been planted to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
Thousands of poppy seeds have been sown in a lawn on top of The Big Yellow Self Storage Company’s warehouse beside the M4 in Great West Road, Brentford.
It is hoped they will bloom in time for the 100th anniversary of Britain’s entry into the conflict, on August 4, providing a colourful reminder of the huge human sacrifice on battlefields across the globe.
The seeds were planted last Wednesday (April 23) by roofing firm Wild About Roofs, in partnership with the storage company and Hounslow Chamber of Commerce, with sponsorship from Boningale GreenSky, Sedum Supply and Quilliam Property Services.
Daniel MacAuliffe, managing director of Wild About Roofs, said: “We wanted to mark this year in a unique way. By sowing the poppy seeds and watching them grow over the coming months into a spectacular and bright 100 this is a great way to show our support to the 100 Years of Remembrance.
“Once the poppies are in full bloom we will be hosting an official launch at The Big Yellow Self Storage Company and have a special guest to unveil the ‘100’ in its full glory.”