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 their clothing, to honour those commemorated on Remembrance Day.

But why was the poppy chosen as a symbol of remembrance?

Here’s all you need to know.

Why was the poppy chosen as a symbol of Remembrance?

Poppies are a symbol of remembrance (Picture: Getty Images)

The reason we use poppies to remember those who have died in conflicts is because they are the flowers that grew on the battlefields after World War One ended.

Landscapes across Western Europe, where a lot of the fighting took place, were destroyed by bombs and fighting, but thousands of poppies managed to flourish amongst the destruction.

The famous World War One poem In Flanders Fields describes poppies growing in between the crosses that marked those who died fighting for their country.

November 11 1918 was the day that World War One ended and Remembrance Day initially began to remember those that died in that conflict.

However, it has now become a day to honour those who have died in any conflict across the world.

What does the money spent on buying poppies go towards?

The money from every poppy purchased by a member of the public goes to the Royal British Legion, who use the money to help servicemen and women who’s lives have been affected by conflicts that they have fought in.

It helps veterans to find jobs, accommodation and provides any other support they may need.

It also helps those who have lost loved ones during conflicts.

When was the Royal British Legion founded?

The money raised from poppy sales goes towards helping those who have served in the Armed Forces (Picture: PA)

The Royal British Legion was founded in 1921 and the first poppies were made out of silk instead of paper.

The poppies sold out straight away and £106,000 was raised to help those whose lives had been affected by war.

The following year a factory was set up where disabled ex-soldiers were employed to make the poppies.

The factory is still running and produces millions of poppies each year.

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Poppies are worn by Britons in November as a sign of remembrance