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# Children's poppy display brings World War I remembrance to life at Buttermarket
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/childrens-poppy-display-brings-world-war-1-remembrance-to-life/
- Published: 2024-11-06T10:30:10.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:31:03.000Z
- Description: Young artists from across Ipswich are helping to keep the memory of World War I alive through a creative community project at the Buttermarket Centre. The remembrance display features hundreds of unique, handcrafted poppies made by local schoolchildren.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Primary Education, Events & Things To Do, #article, Buttermarket Centre, Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Castle Hill Infant & Junior School, Garden House Nursery, Handford Hall Primary School, Ipswich School, Ranelagh Primary School, St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Sidegate Primary School, Springfield Junior School, St Helens Primary School, Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**The big picture:** The display, marking 110 years since the start of World War I, represents a collaborative effort between eleven local schools and the Buttermarket Centre to engage younger generations with remembrance.

![Remembrance display at Ipswich Buttermarket Centre](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1730714072-buttermarket-remembrance-display-jpeg-1.jpg)

The display is located at the Buttermarket Street entrance and runs until November 11th (Buttermarket Centre)

**Why it matters:** Community-led remembrance projects help:

- Connect young people with historical events through hands-on learning
- Create meaningful dialogue between generations about war and peace
- Keep remembrance traditions alive in new, engaging ways

**What they're saying:** "We are proud to host this Remembrance Garden and to bring the Ipswich community together in a meaningful way," said Rebecca Bird, Centre Manager at the Buttermarket Centre.

**The details:**

- The display is located at the Buttermarket Street entrance and runs for 11 days (1-11 November)
- Designs range from traditional red poppies to creative interpretations
- Royal British Legion representatives will be present throughout the period
- Visitors can purchase poppies for charitable donations

**The following schools took part:**

- Bramford Road School
- Castle Hill Infant and Junior Schools
- Garden House Nursery
- Handford Hall Primary School
- [Ipswich School](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/ipswich-school/)
- Ranelagh Primary School
- Saint Matthew’s Church of England V.A. Primary School
- Sidegate Primary School
- Springfield Infant School
- St Helens Primary School
- Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

**Between the lines:** The project combines education, art, and remembrance, giving schools a practical way to teach children about World War I's significance while contributing to their community.

**What's next:** The remembrance garden will remain on display until 11 November, coinciding with Remembrance Sunday.

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