The Common Poppy became the symbol of the slaughter of the battlefields of World War 1. In summer they grew in proliferation on the disturbed soils

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The Common Poppy became the symbol of the slaughter of the battlefields of World War 1. In summer they grew in proliferation on the disturbed soils of the war ravaged tranches

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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