DMU's Trinity House is lit up in red for the Poppy Appeal

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU)’s Trinity House is being lit up in red to show support for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

Trinity House, which dates from 1330, is one of several buildings in Leicestershire and Rutland which are being illuminated between now and the run-up to Armistice Day, November 11.



DMU archivist Alan Brine said: “The university is proud to be a part of this campaign.

“Staff and students from DMU’s predecessors, the Leicester School of Art and Leicester School of Technology, left this campus to fight and never returned.

“This campaign is a fitting tribute to them and others in Leicestershire and Rutland who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

The event is led by the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Jennifer, Lady Gretton, and Colonel Robert Martin, County Royal British Legion president.

The campaign began last year as the brainchild of Leicestershire’s First World War centenary reference group.

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Lady Gretton said: “It was very moving to see parts of Leicestershire’s skyline lit up in remembrance and support of the Poppy Appeal last year.”

Colonel Martin added: “As the custodians of remembrance, the RBL is delighted to be supporting this collective appreciation for the men and women of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces who have selflessly and courageously served our country and continue to do so.”

Other buildings which are being lit up include County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester Cathedral, Leicester City Council offices, John Lewis, and schools and churches.