She said: “The stories of individual service and sacrifice that are incredibly moving are planted here in this giant poppy, a sort of symbol of unity and coming together and recognising all those who have served our country.
“It’s a really important moment for us, and there is something really humbling about people choosing to place their tributes, their memories, with the Royal British Legion and then having them planted here for everyone to see on site until the 15th of November.
“People value the opportunity to come and to reflect and take some time out, but also to show, by donating for a poppy, that they are remembering somebody and they’re showing that our armed forces, that they care.”
Other Fields of Remembrance are also opening across the country in Gateshead, Belfast, and Cardiff.
