Poppy Factory, Charitable organization in Richmond upon Thames, England
The Poppy Factory is a production facility in Richmond, London, that manufactures remembrance flowers and wreaths. The site on Petersham Road combines workshop spaces with a visitor center that displays the manufacturing process.
The factory was founded in 1922 and initially operated from Old Kent Road. It relocated to its current Richmond location in 1926, where it has remained since.
The factory produces ceremonial wreaths for the Royal Family each year and supplies poppies for British Legion Remembrance Day events. Visitors can observe how these symbols of remembrance are crafted by hand.
Visitors can enter the center and watch the handcraft techniques used to make flowers and wreaths. It is advisable to check ahead, as production schedules guide opening times.
Many do not realize that beyond making remembrance flowers, the organization also runs an employment initiative for veterans with health conditions. The two missions of production and social support are woven together.
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