White poppies for Wales. Hedd is the Welsh word for peace. Photo: courtesy of the Peace Pledge Union.
The White Poppy
Symon Hill, of the Peace Pledge Union, reflects on the history and meaning of the White Poppy
by Symon Hill
11th November 2016
In recent days I have developed a wholly unexpected sideline giving radio interviews about football. The games teachers of my school days would be considerably surprised, having despaired of my ineptitude at sports. I have, however, been talking about only one aspect of football: FIFA’s ban on players wearing a poppy.
