Royal Marines abseil into Waterloo for 'Poppy Day'

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Royal Marines abseiled from the ceiling at Waterloo Station in a fundraising stunt
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Serving personnel are hoping to raise £1m from poppy sales
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Rob Rinder is Honorary Colonel Commandment of the Royal Corps of Army Music
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Commuters stooped to buy poppies during rush hour at Waterloo
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The RAF Band performed to commuters in the station
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Rush-hour passengers stopped to listen to the band

30 October 2025

Royal Marines have abseiled into Waterloo Station to help launch The Royal British Legion's (RBL) London Poppy Appeal.

Around 3,000 serving armed forces personnel are selling poppies in London on Thursday in the hopes of raising £1m for the RBL's Poppy Appeal.

The event, which is Europe's biggest one-day street collection, saw military bands perform for commuters at major stations. It was the 19th annual fundraising "Poppy Day" in London.

Rob Rinder, who joined collectors, said: "The poppy isn't just a symbol of remembrance, it's a sign of gratitude and unity, a reminder that our freedoms were bought at great cost, and that we each have a part to play in caring for those who served."

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Royal Marines abseil into Waterloo for 'Poppy Day'

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