A giant poppy picture made up of thousands of photographs of people helped by the Royal British Legion is going on display in Manchester. The People's Poppy, a 4.5m sq montage, features photographs of 3,500 people aided by the charity.
It was created by artist Helen Marshall, who wanted to reveal real life stories behind the iconic image.
The unveiling at the Museum of Science and Industry is part of a campaign to reach more people who need help.
More than 600 people in the city have received assistance in the last year but the legion wants to help more.
Welfare support
Spokesman Martin Watkins said: "To most, the poppy is a symbol of reflection and remembrance.
"We have created the Poppy Support brand to help us reach the many thousands who need advice and hope in times of despair and, above all, to offer support when they need it.."
He said the launch was intended to let people know that that legion was there for them too.
"In the last 12 months the legion has helped over 630 people in the Manchester area but we know that there are many more serving and ex-Service people and their families experiencing difficulties or hardship who are unaware that they are eligible for our support," added Mr Watkins.
Last year, the Royal British Legion spent more than �75.5m delivering welfare support to the serving and ex-service community.
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