Why was the poppy chosen as a symbol of remembrance?
Why was the poppy chosen as a symbol of remembrance?
Poppies are worn every November to commemorate those that have died in conflicts (picture: Getty Images)
Remembrance Day is celebrated across the UK on November 11 every year.
At 11am, a two minute silence is held around the country, as Britons remember those who have died in any conflict.
Throughout November, up until Remembrance Sunday (the closest Sunday to the 11th) people pin poppies to…